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Latitude and Longitude Differentiated Lesson Plan Lesson PlanLatitude and Longitude Differentiated Lesson Plan Lesson Plan
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BrainPOP
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3rd - 5th
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Social Studies & History
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Latitude and Longitude Differentiated Lesson Plan

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Scholars warm-up their map skills with a discussion using location words to describe familiar places. An engaging video informs class members about latitude and longitude. Three leveled activities extend the learning experience for below, on, and above-grade level learners. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

latitude and longitude, absolute location, location, grid maps, map skills, Maps, lines, perpendicular lines, parallel lines, location words, the prime meridian, the equator, hemispheres, degrees, continents, oceans

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Pose the Exit Ticket question on a classroom blog 
  • Have several maps available for learners to browse to gain focus and attention
  • Divide the class into small groups based on ability—assign each group their activity and roam to assist as needed 

Classroom Considerations

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  • Pupils should be familiar with the relative and absolute location, parallel and perpendicular lines, and grid maps 

Pros

  • The lesson plan is neatly organized and easy to follow 
  • Includes one extension activity 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.3.1.a SL.3.1.d SL.4.1.a SL.4.1.d SL.5.1.a SL.5.1.d

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