Get Free Access for 10 Days!
Lesson Plan

Latitude and Longitude Differentiated Lesson Plan

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet
This Latitude and Longitude Differentiated Lesson Plan lesson plan also includes:

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. 

227 Views 162 Downloads
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
Show More Show Less
Additional Tags
social studies
Show More Show Less
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
  • Some links require users to log in with a free account 
  • 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