Location
Where is this place? Geographic location can be described in the absolute terms or in relative terms.
PLAN
Watch the Mrs. Callahan's Video Directions for this Step: 2 Location
Open the CultureGrams website through Classlink. Choose WORLD EDITION for now. But notice you can also choose KIDS EDITION. We may use that sometimes.
OPTIONAL: Review "Location" if needed: Discovery Education Video: Location
It looks like this!
When you click the app, press "Skip". You do not need to log in!
DO
DATA COLLECTION: ABSOLUTE LOCATION
- Use CultureGrams World Edition to:
Find your country
Scroll down the first page of your country to find "Country DATA"
Find your capital City - write it on your handout
Find the latitude & longitude of the capital city - write it on your handout
2. ANALYZE your data (Use your BRAIN)
Complete the analysis questions on your handout.
DATA COLLECTION: RELATIVE LOCATION
3. Use the Physical Map on CultureGrams World Edition
Scroll to the top of your country page
Click on "Select and Map"
Choose "Physical"
What is N, S, E, W of the country? (it could be a body of water, landform, another country, etc.)
Write the answers on your handout
4. Use the DISTANCE CALCULATOR in CultureGrams: either Kids Edition or World Edition
How far is your country from the USA? (in miles)
5. Use the WORLD TIME on World Edition in CultureGrams:
What time is it here? (you can look at a clock)
What time is it in the country you are studying?
6. ANALYZE (Use your BRAIN)
Complete the analysis questions on your handout.