School of Education
WRITTEN LESSON PLAN
Service*Leadership*Competence*Character
Teacher Candidate – Alan Michael ____________________________ School – Chinook Middle School _________________________________
Mentor Teacher – Combs/Grovsner ____________________________ University Coordinator – Sink _______________________________________
Grade/Subject – 7th/Math __________ Date – __________________________________________
Lesson Title – Understanding coordinate systems through Longitude/Latitude
Core Content
7.5. Additional Key Content (Numbers, Algebra)
Students extend their coordinate graphing skills
to plotting points with both positive and
negative coordinates on the coordinate plane.
Using pairs of numbers to locate points is a
necessary skill for reading maps and tables and a
critical foundation for high school mathematics.
Learning Targets
Performance
Expectations
7.5.A Graph
ordered pairs of
rational numbers
and determine the
coordinates of a
given point in the
coordinate plane.
Objectives
Students will be able to:
1. Indentify locations on a global map using
longitude/latitude coordinate.
2. Given a location, estimate its approximate
longitude/latitude. Also, locate ancestral homeland.
3. Understand the difference between longitude and
latitude
4. Relate a real world coordinate system using N/S and
E/W to an X/Y axis using < 0 and > 0.
Assessment – What
will students do to
demonstrate
competence
specific to learning?
Learning Experiences – What learning experiences are the students engaged in to demonstrate
the learning target’s knowledge and skills?
Strategies for Creating an
Inclusive, Supportive Learning
Community – What strategies
will be used to facilitate
effective classroom
management at key points
during the lesson?
1. Answer
questions
from the class
as needed
1. Introduce the idea of longitude and latitude on a globe and a flat map using
projector or a large map. Be sure to cover the following points:
a. Longitudinal lines are vertical and touch each other at both poles. Use of
East/West designation is based on the prime meridian. Range is +- 180
degrees.
b. Latitudinal lines are horizontal lines and never touch each other. Use of
North/South designation is based on the equator. Range is +- 90 degrees
Time: 10-15 minutes.
1. While using the world
map for instruction, use
examples of places that
students know about.
2. Listen to small
group
discussions.
Discuss
reasoning with
the class.
3. Evaluate
worksheets to
confirm
understanding
.
2. Ask students to discuss in groups of 2-3 why longitude and latitude have E/W and
N/S but the X/Y coordinate system does not (equivalent to positive/negative).
Also, why do longitude lines seem to curve while latitude do not. Time: 5-10
minutes.
3. Hand out a worksheet/map of the world with longitude/latitude lines. Ask students
to:
a. Find 4-5 world landmarks based on their L/L coordinates.
b. Estimate L/L coordinates of 4-5 world landmarks.
c. Find region of their ethnic origin(s) and estimate L/L.
Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30-40 minutes
2. Discuss why the Prime
Meridian is where it is.
Discuss time zones of
different places around
the world.
3. Discuss the idea that
everyone comes from
somewhere. While
students are working,
check to make sure
they have at least one
place of ethnic origin
marked on the map.
Grouping of Students for Instruction
Instructional Materials, Resources and Technology
The lesson includes short instruction of the whole class followed
by small group work of 2-3 and finally individual seat work.
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Whole class visual presentation (white boad, overhead, etc..)
with either a large map or a map that can be shown on a
overhead projector. The map must have Latitude and
Longitude lines.
Paper worksheets for students.
Pre-printed maps of the world with Longitude and Latitude
lines.
Accommodations and Modifications
Family Involvement Plan
Small groups arranged so that students with better understanding
are working with students who are not grasping it as quickly. Also,
if possible, ELL students are grouped with bi-lingual who speak the
same language.
If any of the work is done as
homework, students can share the
maps with parents who may be from other countries. Parents’
reactions can be shared.