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GLS Lesson Planning Template **6****th** **Social Studies 9-12-11** AP 1 ( Know): Cardinal Directions, Longitude & Latitude lines, AP 2 (Understand): D irection, Mental Maps AP 3 (Do): Create a compass rose, draw a mental map, Use longitude and latitude to pin point a location on the earth's surface || N at'l Geographic Kit - “Discovering Maps” -Hand out Park Maps ||
 * __Essential Question:__ How can we study the earth on which we live using proper terminology to analyze, compare and make reference?  ||
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 * __Vocabulary Preview Activity:__ N,S,E,W NE,SE,SW,NW, Equator, Prime Meridian, Longitude, Latitude, Mental Map, Hemisphere,  ||
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AP 1 Mini-Lesson: Use park maps and worksheet to get familiar with cardinal directions

AP 2 Mini-Lesson: Draw a compass Rose

AP 3 Mini-Lesson: Draw a mental map of Bedroom layout or a first floor

Summarize AP 3: Draw a compass rose from memory, draw a mental map route from home to a location || Use route mental map to discuss the everyday uses for keeping pictures straight in our heads || Mental maps are practical everyday needs for people ||
 * __Assignment__ Finish work not completed in class for HW  ||
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