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Learning Activities (2) Building blocks of a lesson plan that include before, during, and after strategies to actively engage students in learning a concept or skill. Classroom Resources (1)

ALEX Learning Activities  
   View Standards     Standard(s): [SS2010] LWT2 (2) 5 :
5 ) Differentiate between a physical map and a political map.

Examples: physical—illustrating rivers and mountains

political—illustrating symbols for states and capitals

•  Using vocabulary associated with geographical features, including latitude, longitude, and border
[ELA2021] (2) 46 :
46. Gather and use research to answer questions to complete a research product.

a. Create topics of interest for a research project.

b. Create questions to gather information for a research project.

c. Find information from a variety of sources.

Examples: books, magazines, newspapers, digital media

d. Define plagiarism and explain the importance of using their own words.
Subject: Social Studies (2), English Language Arts (2)
Title: Which Direction? Latitude and Longitude
Description:

This activity uses YouTube as its digital resource. "Longitude and Latitude Meaning Definition for Kids" is a video that explains the definitions of latitude and longitude. The students will also engage in a Quick Write about the video relating to our essential question, What do the geographical terms latitude and longitude mean? Afterward, the students will participate in a hands-on activity.

This activity results from the ALEX Resource Development Summit.



   View Standards     Standard(s): [SS2010] LWT2 (2) 5 :
5 ) Differentiate between a physical map and a political map.

Examples: physical—illustrating rivers and mountains

political—illustrating symbols for states and capitals

•  Using vocabulary associated with geographical features, including latitude, longitude, and border
Subject: Social Studies (2)
Title: What Can Be Found on a Physical Map of Alabama?
Description:

After an extensive study of physical maps, the students will locate and create physical and political features on a map of Alabama. The above link will be used to research and aid in the creation of the features found in Alabama.

This activity results from the ALEX Resource Development Summit.



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