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Have the students add the equator and prime meridian to their maps. After discussing the
equator and prime meridian, the teacher will explain how these two lines create different
hemispheres on the earth: north and south, east and west. Using the world map, show
students the different hemispheres, discussing which continents are found in each
hemisphere. After the discussion, students will work in groups to create a world map of
their own using blue poster board as the earth and adding cut-out continents and pieces of
yarn for the equator and prime meridian. Have students label their maps using the
prepared index cards. As the students are doing their project, the teacher should move
around the room checking in on the groups, and assisting where needed. When the groups
have finished, the teacher will check the maps for accuracy (Participation will be graded
using the given rubric).
Wrap-Up (5 minutes): To wrap-up, the class will return to the KWL chart and fill in the
what did you learn section. Each student will be given a post-it note and asked to write
one thing that they learned about the equator, prime meridian, and/or hemispheres in the
lesson. After filling out their post-it, the students will quietly go to the KWL chart and
post it in the what did you learn section. While the student is filling out their post-it, the
teacher should pass out the hemisphere worksheet and instruct students to put the sheet in
their homework folder to complete for the next days class.
Assessment:
Pre-Assessment: KWL
Formative Assessment: World Map Project; questions throughout the lecture
Summative Assessment: KWL; Hemisphere worksheet (homework)
Participation rubric
CATEGORY
Contributions
4
Routinely provides
useful ideas when
participating in
the group and in
classroom
discussion. A
definite leader
who contributes a
lot of effort.
3
Usually provides
useful ideas when
participating in the
group and in
classroom
discussion. A
strong group
member who tries
hard!
Attitude
Never is publicly
critical of the
project or the
work of others.
Always has a
positive attitude
about the task(s).
Rarely is publicly
critical of the
project or the work
of others. Often
has a positive
attitude about the
task(s).
Consistently stays
focused on the
task and what
needs to be done.
Very self-directed.
Focuses on the
task and what
needs to be done
most of the time.
Other group
members can
count on this
person.
Almost always
listens to, shares
with, and supports
the efforts of
others. Tries to
keep people
working well
together.
Actively looks for
and suggests
solutions to
problems.
Problem-solving
Refines solutions
suggested by
others.
2
Sometimes
provides useful
ideas when
participating in the
group and in
classroom
discussion. A
satisfactory group
member who does
what is required.
Occasionally is
publicly critical of
the project or the
work of other
members of the
group. Usually has
a positive attitude
about the task(s).
Focuses on the
task and what
needs to be done
some of the time.
Other group
members must
sometimes nag,
prod, and remind
to keep this person
on-task.
Often listens to,
shares with, and
supports the
efforts of others,
but sometimes is
not a good team
member.
1
Rarely provides
useful ideas when
participating in the
group and in
classroom
discussion. May
refuse to
participate.
Often is publicly
critical of the
project or the work
of other members
of the group. Often
has a negative
attitude about the
task(s).
Rarely focuses on
the task and what
needs to be done.
Lets others do the
work.