ALEX Learning Activity Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [SS2010] GHS (3) 1 :

1 ) Locate the prime meridian, equator, Tropic of Capricorn, Tropic of Cancer, International Date Line, and lines of latitude and longitude on maps and globes.

•  Using cardinal and intermediate directions to locate on a map or globe an area in Alabama or the world (Alabama)

•  Using coordinates to locate points on a grid

•  Determining distance between places on a map using a scale

•  Locating physical and cultural regions using labels, symbols, and legends on an Alabama or world map (Alabama)

•  Describing the use of geospatial technologies

Examples: Global Positioning System (GPS), geographic information system (GIS)

•  Interpreting information on thematic maps

Examples: population, vegetation, climate, growing season, irrigation

•  Using vocabulary associated with maps and globes, including megalopolis, landlocked, border, and elevation

In this learning activity, students will watch a video from GoNoodle about taking a road trip through the USA. In the video, a significant fact is given about each state visited. Students will then research areas in their state and create their own video about taking a road trip through their state (Alabama). Students should include at least six significant facts about their state starting with their hometown and include cardinal and intermediate directions to describe their route from city to city navigating through their state.

This alignment results from the ALEX Resource Development Summit.