The Global Grapefruit - Maps vs Globes

Learners explore the concept of relative location. In this map lesson, students read I Hate English by Ellen Levine and consider how maps and globes help people to familiarize themselves with an area.

Students investigate how to use a globe. In this map skills instructional activity, students define what a globe is and locate the various continents on the globe. Students are also asked to locate the four oceans on the globe.

Students identify the Equator, North Pole, and South Pole on a map. In this geography lesson plan, students use a world map and circle the North and South Pole. Students locate the Equator on a globe and use a map marker to highlight it.

Pupils examine the global impact of the FIFA World Cup. For this World Cup lesson, students research facts regarding the countries involved in the world cup and use the provided graphic organizer to organize information regarding the...

Students explore cartography.  For this map skills and map making lesson, Students work in groups to create wall size world maps including legends, compass roses, latitude and longitude, and physical features.  Students collect current...

Students locate different places on globes and maps by learning about latitude and longitude lines. In this latitude and longitude lesson plan, students identify specific locations based on the degrees of latitude and longitude.

Students discuss the origin of various maps focusing on the values behind them. Students also explore how human needs and geography influence community settlement patterns. Students extend learning by creating and mapping their own ideal...

Students partcipate in activities in which they examine different map projections. They discover the positives and negatives of each type. They use grapefruits to help them with the different types of map projections.

Students analyze maps of trade patterns between the United States and other nations. They explain the terms complementarity, transferability, and intervening opportunities and explain factors that may influence the production of goods.

High schoolers explore how to use the grid system to locate areas on a map and to help students explain that geography puts emphasis on "place."