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Which subject	Geography
What topic	Latitude and longitude
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 5
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Latitude and Longitude

Subject

Geography

Topic

Latitude and Longitude

Grade/Age Group

Grade 5

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Understand the concept of latitude and longitude.
• Identify the equator and prime meridian on a globe and map.
• Explain how latitude and longitude are used to locate places on Earth.

Materials

• World maps
• Globes
• Colored markers or pencils
• Handouts with latitude and longitude exercises
• Whiteboard and dry-erase markers
• Projector (if available)

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the U.S. Geography Standards, focusing on geographic representation, location, and spatial thinking.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Introduce the lesson topic and objectives. Ask students what they know about maps and locating places.
2	Explanation of Latitude	8 mins	Define latitude and explain how it is measured. Use a globe to show the equator and latitude lines.
3	Explanation of Longitude	8 mins	Define longitude and explain how it differs from latitude. Show the prime meridian and longitude lines on the globe.
4	Activity: Map Exercise	5 mins	Hand out maps and have students mark key latitude and longitude lines. Provide guidance as needed.
5	Homework Explanation	2 mins	Explain the homework assignment, which includes finding 3 locations and noting their latitude and longitude.
6	Wrap-Up and Q&A	2 mins	Review key concepts and encourage questions. Summarize what they learned about latitude and longitude.

Homework

Students are to choose three locations (cities, landmarks, etc.) and find their latitude and longitude. They will write their findings in a structured format (location, latitude, longitude) on a worksheet provided. The homework will be checked in class without individual presentations.

Lesson script