Young geographers discover not only how to read and recognize coordinates on a map, but also gain a deeper understanding of latitude and longitude and how climate changes can vary significantly across latitudes.

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Instructional Ideas

• Model how to complete Part 2 of the worksheet before having learners work on the assignment independently or with partners

Classroom Considerations

• Link to student handout is located in resource's included materials section

Pros

• Excellent list of geography vocabulary terms
• Encourages inquiry and analysis, rather than only direct instruction, in order to learn concept
• Great cross-curricular opportunity for geographic and environmental concepts

Cons

• Will require some additional preparation time for learner to become familiar with the resource's website

Common Core

RI.6.7 RI.7.7 RI.8.7 RH.6-8.4