Longitude & Latitude: Intro to Mapping
Up, down and around ... let's see if we can simplify longitude & latitude traditionally a difficult concept for students to grasp!
Learning Outcomes
From this resource it is anticipated that students will:
- Work as a team and cooperate.
- Be introduced to the basic principles of mapping.
- Be introduced to the concepts of direction and coordinates.
- Be introduced to the practical application of estimating.
- Learn the principles of Longitude & Latitude.
- Learn the basics for navigation.
Grade Level 5-8 covering subjects:
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Teamwork
- Language Arts
Prep Time:
Action Required:
- READ this Learning Resource
- HAVE READY 2 different color cords or ribbon; one the
length of your Prime Meridian (the line that runs North &
South) the other the length of your Equator (the line that
runs East & West around the center of the world).
Equipment Required:
- A couple of rocks or beanbags.
- Two lengths of cord or ribbon, each a different color.
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