Lesson Five: What is a globe?
Objectives:
Students will be able to identify a map and a globe.
Students will be able to discuss what maps and globes tell us.
1. Google Earth Field Trip (LINKandENGAGE)
-Students will go on a virtual fieldtrip to Google Earth following this prezi presentation (http://prezi.com/ctajdh_z6hp-/untitled-prezi/?kw=view-ctajdh_z6hp-&rc=ref-40775885).
-Teacher will lead class in discussion about where we are on the map and will link the current lesson to the Me on the Map book that was read in a prior lesson.
2. Draw (REFLECT)
-Model first for students drawing a map of a bedroom. The teacher will draw students' attention to the fact that the map is flat, objects are smaller than in real life, and the map is from a view above the room. Also, encourage students to label drawings/objects on their map.
-Teacher will scaffold students into working independently at their seats. Students will use pencils and crayons to draw on white paper to construct their maps of their rooms at home.
3. Assessment (ACTIVE LEARNING)
-Students will do formal, end of unit assessment (identify if item is a map or a globe and answer what are they used for.
-Students will be pulled individually by the teacher. This will take place during the independent work part of the lesson.
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Va SOLs
Geo K.3 The student will describe the relative location of people, places, and things by using positional words, with emphasis on near/far, above/below, left/right, and behind/in front.
Geo K.4 a & b. The student will use simple maps and globes to
a) develop an awareness that a map is a drawing of a place to show where things are located and that a globe is a round model of the Earth;
b) describe places referenced in stories and real-life situations;
Geo K.5 a, b, & c. The student will develop an awareness that maps and globes
a) show a view from above;
b) show things in smaller size;
c) show the position of objects.
Other Subject Areas:
Sci K. 4.a & b. The student will investigate and understand that the position, motion, and physical properties of an object can be described. Key concepts include
a) colors of objects;
b) shapes and forms of objects;
National Visual Arts 4. Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.
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Materials: Computer/internet/projector, assessment paper, and paper/crayons for students to create their own maps.
Differentiation:
-Visual Learners: Students will be supported by the google earth virtual fieldtrip. Students will be allowed to look at the earth and quietly talk to teacher or friend about what they see.
-Kinesthetic Learners: Students will make their own maps of their bedrooms.
-ELL: Students will be supported by on-on-one testing of students.
Assessment:
Summative assessment will occur when students complete the quick assessment identifying a globe and a map on a paper. In addition, another summative assessment will occurr in the form of student map making. Teacher will check off if student was able to complete a map that was flat, view from above, and objects smaller than real life.
Objectives:
Students will be able to identify a map and a globe.
Students will be able to discuss what maps and globes tell us.
1. Google Earth Field Trip (LINKandENGAGE)
-Students will go on a virtual fieldtrip to Google Earth following this prezi presentation (http://prezi.com/ctajdh_z6hp-/untitled-prezi/?kw=view-ctajdh_z6hp-&rc=ref-40775885).
-Teacher will lead class in discussion about where we are on the map and will link the current lesson to the Me on the Map book that was read in a prior lesson.
2. Draw (REFLECT)
-Model first for students drawing a map of a bedroom. The teacher will draw students' attention to the fact that the map is flat, objects are smaller than in real life, and the map is from a view above the room. Also, encourage students to label drawings/objects on their map.
-Teacher will scaffold students into working independently at their seats. Students will use pencils and crayons to draw on white paper to construct their maps of their rooms at home.
3. Assessment (ACTIVE LEARNING)
-Students will do formal, end of unit assessment (identify if item is a map or a globe and answer what are they used for.
-Students will be pulled individually by the teacher. This will take place during the independent work part of the lesson.
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Va SOLs
Geo K.3 The student will describe the relative location of people, places, and things by using positional words, with emphasis on near/far, above/below, left/right, and behind/in front.
Geo K.4 a & b. The student will use simple maps and globes to
a) develop an awareness that a map is a drawing of a place to show where things are located and that a globe is a round model of the Earth;
b) describe places referenced in stories and real-life situations;
Geo K.5 a, b, & c. The student will develop an awareness that maps and globes
a) show a view from above;
b) show things in smaller size;
c) show the position of objects.
Other Subject Areas:
Sci K. 4.a & b. The student will investigate and understand that the position, motion, and physical properties of an object can be described. Key concepts include
a) colors of objects;
b) shapes and forms of objects;
National Visual Arts 4. Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.
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Materials: Computer/internet/projector, assessment paper, and paper/crayons for students to create their own maps.
Differentiation:
-Visual Learners: Students will be supported by the google earth virtual fieldtrip. Students will be allowed to look at the earth and quietly talk to teacher or friend about what they see.
-Kinesthetic Learners: Students will make their own maps of their bedrooms.
-ELL: Students will be supported by on-on-one testing of students.
Assessment:
Summative assessment will occur when students complete the quick assessment identifying a globe and a map on a paper. In addition, another summative assessment will occurr in the form of student map making. Teacher will check off if student was able to complete a map that was flat, view from above, and objects smaller than real life.