9/26 Absolute & Relative Location

Whenever you need help, please ask for it.

Please write your homework in your assignment book.
Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will 

• identify elements of a world map.
• describe locations on a world map.
• use latitude and longitude.

Why?

• To better understand the map as a tool for learning.
• To better understand and practice how to determine and describe where places are.

1.  Label the map on the floor. I think you can do it in 4 minutes!!!   8 minutes

3.  Absolute location practice Koosh. Write the coordinates      5 minutes

4.  Define & gesture.     5 minutes

5. Relative location: describe the location w/out coordinates.      5 minutes

6. Add another Koosh. Where is one in relation to the other?      15 minutes

7.  Define & gesture.     5 minutes

8.  Atlas practice.     10 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• What is absolute location?
• What is relative location?