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DETERMINING METHODS VISION-SETTING Marlins Think Tank: Fifth Grade Social Studies Lesson Plan #3 OBJECTIVE. What is your objective? Student will be able to: SS.5.G.1.4: Construct maps, charts, and graphs to display geographic information. SS.5.G.1.2: Use latitude and longitude to locate places. KEY POINTS. What knowledge and skills are embedded in the objective? 1. A map is a representation, usually on a flat surface, of the earth and its features. 2. Maps have keys that explain the symbols that exist on the map (i.e. symbols for state capitals, rivers, major highways, hospitals, airports). 3. Latitude measurements are the horizontal lines on a map that run east to west, but measure north to south. Latitude measurements begin at the Equator. 4. Longitude measurements are the vertical lines on a map that run north to south, but measure east to west. Longitude measurements begin at the Prime Meridian. ASSESSMENT. Describe, briefly, what students will do to show you that they have mastered (or made progress toward) the objective. Students will create a map of our school, including a map key. Student will also complete a song based on longitude and latitude lines. OPENING (10 min.) How will you communicate what is about to happen? How will you communicate how it will happen? How will you communicate its importance? How will you communicate connections to previous lessons? How will you engage students and capture their interest? Students will enter class and immediately respond to the following prompt on the board: Have you ever used a map? If so, when? What were you trying to achieve? If not, what do you think the purpose of maps is? Explain in no fewer than four sentences. After students have been given five minutes to write, the teacher will begin: Okay, all, what do you think? Would anyone like to share? (Calls hands) Today we are going to learn a little bit about maps, and latitude and longitude! Has anyone ever heard of or seen latitude and longitude lines before? Yes, that s right they help measure locations on a map. Maps have all sorts of symbols on them to explain the world. MATERIALS. Student notebooks
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MATERIAL (15 min.) How will you explain/demonstrate all knowledge/skills required of the objective, so that students begin to actively internalize key points? Which potential misunderstandings do you anticipate? How will you proactively mitigate them? How will students interact with the material? Students will respond to the lecture by filling in their guided notes and answering questions when prompted. What is a map? A representation, usually on a flat surface, of the earth and its features. There are several types of maps, including physical maps, resource maps, climate maps, and political maps. How do we use maps in our daily lives? Many people use Google Maps and MapQuest to get from one place to the next. Maps help us understand the world, and they make sure that we do not get lost! Student notebooks Marlins Think Tank: Fifth Grade Map Practice Handouts What is a map key? A table of symbols used on a map. Every symbol on a map key has a meaning. Quick response: What other symbols may appear on a map? Draw and label those symbols on your notes. There could be symbols for state capitals, rivers, major highways, hospitals, and airports. (Discuss the different symbols which students came up with) What are latitude and longitude? Latitude: The horizontal lines on a map (aka rungs on a ladder analogy) Latitude lines measure North-South, but run East-West (side to side) Start point: Equator (0 degrees) Measures from 0 to 90 degrees in both directions (90 degrees north is the North Pole; 90 degrees south is the South Pole) in 15 degree increments Longitude: The vertical lines on a map Measure East-West, but run North-South 0 degrees longitude located @ Greenwich, England (aka Prime Meridian) Measurements run East-West, 180 degrees in each direction Students should analyze both the map key sample and the latitude and longitude graphic before guided practice. GUIDED PRACTICE (10 min.) How will students practice all knowledge/skills required of the objective, with your support, such that they continue to internalize the key points? How will you ensure that students have multiple opportunities to practice, with exercises scaffolded from easy to hard? Students will watch The Latitude and Longitude Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0c1idtn3e8), all the while singing along, filling in the blanks, and solidifying their understanding of latitude and longitude. Marlins Think Tank: Fifth Grade Map Practice Handouts The Latitude and Longitude Song
(Chorus) Longitude and latitude Are easy if you have the right attitude Your teacher will show you gratitude If you learn longitude and latitude (2 X) Latitude measures south and north Up and down from the Equator they sally forth They're the lines that run from east to west Like the rungs of a ladder you'll pass the test Just don't forget they go both ways North is up, south is down, so look both ways Like a number line or a football field To the cardinal directions latitude yields (Chorus X2) The Prime Meridian is where the longitude's counted from Zero at Greenwich is where to get your bearings from To measure west and east the lines are drawn from north to south If it seems too confusing just keep listening to my mouth Just don't forget they go both ways East is right, west is left, just look both ways Like a number line or a football field To the cardinal directions latitude yields (Chorus) Have the right attitude Teacher show you gratitude Lines are going up down Gotta be a class clown Left, right, don't fight Study each and every night Number line, football Read a map, stand tall North, south, east, west Formula for success Have yourself a nice day Don't forget both ways Have a better attitude The Latitude and Longitude Song
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE (15 min.) How will students independently practice the knowledge and skills required of the objective, such that they solidify their internalization of the key points prior to the lesson assessment? Before students get a chance to complete their independent practice, students will analyze The United Countries of Baseball map, present on their Marlins Think Tank: Fifth Grade Map Practice handouts. They will answer the following questions, as a class. According to the map, how many countries of baseball exist? What is this map missing? Marlins Think Tank: Fifth Grade Map Practice Handouts Students will have ten minutes to create their own map of our school (or of their home, if they prefer). Their map must include a key with at least four symbols. They should complete this assignment silently and individually; it should be completed in the blank space on their Marlins Think Tank: Fifth Grade Map Practice handouts. Lesson Assessment: Once students have had an opportunity to practice independently, how will they attempt to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge/skills required of the objective? The lesson assessment will be the product of the time utilized during independent practice. CLOSING (5 min.) How will students summarize and state the significance of what they learned? If we have time, at least three students will share their maps. What we learned today can help us think about how our world is organized, and how we can travel and understand where we are on our planet! Great job!
Marlins Think Tank: Fifth Grade Map Practice Name: What is a map? A, usually on a flat surface, of the earth and its features. There are several types of maps, including physical maps, resource maps, climate maps, and political maps. How do we use maps in our daily lives? Many people use Google Maps and MapQuest to get from one place to the next. Maps help us the world, and they make sure that we do not get lost! What is a map? A table of symbols used on a map. Every symbol on a map key has a meaning. Quick response: What other symbols may appear on a map? Draw and label those symbols below. There could be symbols for state capitals, rivers, major highways, hospitals, and airports. POSSIBLE MAP KEY SYMBOLS:
What are latitude and longitude? Latitude: The lines on a map (aka rungs on a ladder analogy) Latitude lines measure North-South, but run East-West (side to side) Start point: (0 degrees) Measures from 0 to 90 degrees in both directions (90 degrees north is the North Pole; 90 degrees south is the South Pole) in 15 degree increments Longitude: The lines on a map Measure East-West, but run North-South 0 degrees longitude located @ Greenwich, England (aka Prime Meridian) Measurements run East-West, 180 degrees in each direction
Latitude and Longitude Song: Sing Along and Fill in the Blanks! (Chorus) Longitude and latitude Are easy if you have the right Your teacher will show you gratitude If you learn longitude and latitude (2 X) Latitude measures south and Up and down from the Equator they sally forth They're the lines that run from to west Like the rungs of a ladder you'll pass the test Just don't forget they go both ways North is up, south is down, so look both ways Like a number line or a football To the cardinal directions latitude yields (Chorus X2) The Prime Meridian is where the longitude's counted from Zero at Greenwich is where to get your bearings from To measure west and east the lines are drawn from north to south If it seems too confusing just keep to my mouth Just don't forget they go both ways East is right, west is left, just look both ways Like a number line or a football field To the cardinal directions latitude yields (Chorus) Have the right attitude Teacher show you Lines are going up down Gotta be a class clown Left, right, don't fight Study each and every night Number line, football Read a, stand tall North, south, east, west Formula for success Have yourself a nice day Don't forget both ways Have a better attitude
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