Map+Skills



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Kinesthetic activity to teach the significant lines of latitude: 1. Learn the significant [|lines of latitude] (north and south poles, Arctic and Antarctic Circles, equator, and Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn) on the planet. 2. Draw a diagram of the planet including major lines of latitude. 3. Have the students "be the earth." The students identify each significant line of latitude with a body area: After students have these locations established, the class begins "globe aerobics;" in other words, Simon Says!
 * North Pole = top of head
 * Arctic Circle = ears
 * Tropic of Cancer = shoulders
 * Equator = waist
 * Tropic of Capricorn = knees
 * Antarctic Circle = shins
 * South Pole = toes



Practice 4 map skills make sure you go to **Compass Skills**, **Grid References**, **Symbols and Keys**, and **Scale** Use a roadmap and a mileage table

QUIA game: geography and map skills

QUIA game: Equator, Prime Meridian, and Hemispheres

Identify the 7 continents game

latitude and longitude game

Read about **"Using Maps"** then play some **"Map Games"** media type="custom" key="10721974"