Latitude and longitude are an important part of middle school geography and with this scavenger hunt, your older kids will have no trouble mastering it.

Latitude and longitude are an important part of middle school geography and with this scavenger hunt, your older kids will have no trouble mastering it.

Latitude and longitude are an important part of middle school geography and with this scavenger hunt, your older kids will have no trouble mastering it.

Latitude and longitude are an important part of middle school geography and with this scavenger hunt, your older kids will have no trouble mastering it.

Latitude and longitude are an important part of middle school geography and with this scavenger hunt, your older kids will have no trouble mastering it.

Using Google Earth to send students on an engaging scavenger hunt around the world without leaving their chairs! Google Earth is one of my students' favorite online resources - they love looking up their homes, their school, and 'walking' virtually around the neighborhood. Paired with Google Classroom, I can now assign projects on Google Earth for my students to complete at home using Google Slides to record their findings. This Google App-smashing project works well for a social studies home work assignment, snow days, substitute lesson, or as a whole group technology integration activity. This post is part of my ongoing

Latitude and longitude are an important part of middle school geography and with this scavenger hunt, your older kids will have no trouble mastering it.

Latitude and longitude are an important part of middle school geography and with this scavenger hunt, your older kids will have no trouble mastering it.

Latitude and longitude are an important part of middle school geography and with this scavenger hunt, your older kids will have no trouble mastering it.

This activity is used to teach students how to use Google Earth. Students are asked to find the latitude and longitude of famous landmarks. They must also locate the equator and prime meridian. ...

This Google Earth Scavenger Hunt activity is a fun and engaging way for your students to discover and explore African Animals using Google Earth. It provides a hands on approach to using latitude and longitude coordinates in Google Earth. Students are required to type the given coordinates into Google Earth to discover what Animals are located on the African continent. Perfect for Earth Day and Earth Science. This download includes: 2 x Color Google Earth scavenger hunts. 2 x Black and White Versions. 2 x Answer Keys for the Google Earth scavenger hunts. Personally, I do a quick introductory lesson on Google Earth to familiarize the students with the software. I talk about latitude and longitude and then let the students explore on their own. If I do not have enough devices, I buddy the students up (same if there is a student that struggles with it). NB: If you copy and paste directly from the .pdf please make sure you have a space between the longitude and latitude as it will not work otherwise. NB: For those on Chromebooks To get the degree symbol on a Chromebook the students type in ctrl + shift + u, release, shift + b, release, 0, space NB: For PC Hold "Right Alt" and on the number keypad press "0176" finally release "Alt" make sure you use the right Alt (left does not work)

Latitude and longitude are an important part of middle school geography and with this scavenger hunt, your older kids will have no trouble mastering it.

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Using Google Earth to send students on an engaging scavenger hunt around the world without leaving their chairs! Google Earth is one of my students' favorite online resources - they love looking up their homes, their school, and 'walking' virtually around the neighborhood. Paired with Google Classroom, I can now assign projects on Google Earth for my students to complete at home using Google Slides to record their findings. This Google App-smashing project works well for a social studies home work assignment, snow days, substitute lesson, or as a whole group technology integration activity. This post is part of my ongoing

Latitude and longitude are an important part of middle school geography and with this scavenger hunt, your older kids will have no trouble mastering it.

Latitude and longitude are an important part of middle school geography and with this scavenger hunt, your older kids will have no trouble mastering it.

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Introduction World Geography Global Connections: Alberta Grade 3 Social Studies Learn all about "Global Connections" with this fun, interactive unit! INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE: Continents and Oceans: Learn about earth's seven continents and fives oceans Latitude and Longitudes: Learn about the global grid system, and locate major lines of latitude and longitude Hemispheres and Poles Global Citizenship Global Concerns (ex. global warming, pollution, deforestation) Quality of Life: Students will learn about the term "quality of life," and what markers determine quality of life. They will examine four case studies that compare lives of children around the world. Specifically, they will look at the lived experiences of children living in Ukraine, Tunisia, Peru, and India. Imports & Exports: Learn about where products come from! The imports activity included in this section is a a student favourite! Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: Students will learn about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the various ways it protects Canadians. Humanitarian organizations (Canadian Red Cross, UNICEF) • 3 original coloring pages • 2 mapping activities that cover the following topics: continents oceans hemispheres poles major lines of latitude and longitude • 1 Scavenger Hunt Activity (using lines of latitude and longitude) • 2 Google Earth Activities • 1 Google Maps Activity • 1 Compass Rose Activity • 1 Imports Research Activity • 1 Country Research Brochure Activity • 1 Quality of Life Case Study & Discussion Questions • 1 Crossword (vocabulary review) • Unit Review • Unit Quiz • Answers Keys This resource aligns with the Grade 3 Social Studies Alberta Program of Studies, “Global Connections." I have included activities in this unit to complement "Communities of the World," which focuses on Peru, India, Tunisia, and Ukraine. The "Communities of the World" bundle is unit available in my TpT Store. Thank you for taking the time to review this resource! If you purchase, please leave feedback and earn TpT credits, which may be applied to future purchases! _________________________________________________________________ 3.2 Global Citizenship General Outcome Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of Canada’s roles and responsibilities in global citizenship in relation to communities in India, Tunisia, Ukraine and Peru. Specific Outcomes Values and Attitudes Students will: 3.2.1 appreciate elements of global citizenship: • recognize how their actions might affect people elsewhere in the world and how the actions of others might affect them (C, GC) • respect the equality of all human beings (C, GC, I) Knowledge and Understanding Students will: 3.2.2 explore the concept of global citizenship by reflecting upon the following questions for inquiry: • How are the rights, responsibilities and roles of citizens in communities around the world the same or different than those of Canadian citizens? (C, GC) • What are some environmental concerns that Canada and communities around the world share? (ER, GC) • In what ways can individuals and groups contribute to positive change in the world? (C, GC, PADM) • How do international organizations support communities in need throughout the world (e.g., UNICEF, Red Cross, Development and Peace)? (C, GC) • What are examples of international organizations formed by individuals (e.g., Free the Children, Médecins sans frontières (Doctors Without Borders)? (C, GC) • What are examples of international organizations formed by nations (e.g., UN)? (C, GC, PADM)

Using Google Earth to send students on an engaging scavenger hunt around the world without leaving their chairs! Google Earth is one of my students' favorite online resources - they love looking up their homes, their school, and 'walking' virtually around the neighborhood. Paired with Google Classroom, I can now assign projects on Google Earth for my students to complete at home using Google Slides to record their findings. This Google App-smashing project works well for a social studies home work assignment, snow days, substitute lesson, or as a whole group technology integration activity. This post is part of my ongoing

World Geography Activity, World Geography Digital Escape Room, World Geography Test Prep, Digital Distance Learning This is an excellent activity to have students BREAKOUT of their comfort zone and work together or individually, while concentrating on solving puzzles and drop-ins to review World GEO...

For those that aren’t familiar with the term Geocaching, it basically breaks down like this. Geo = Earth Cache = Treasure In essence, Geocaching is high-tech treasure hunting whereby you search for a hidden item by following latitude and longitude coordinates. Conventionally, geocachers have used GPS Devices to locate treasures but a simple cell phone will do!!! I stumbled upon this activity several years ago quite accidentally when I was traveling in Alaska (considered a muggle at the time--a non-geocaching native). My husband and I were hiking in the Tongass National Forest in Ketchikan and found a father and his son huddled around a cache in the form of an ammobox hidden in the woods. They were busily recording their visit in a travel log as we spotted them. Since that time, my Geocaching adventures have led me all throughout my island neighborhood as well as around to world attempting to find hidden treasures with my family. As an educator, I was convinced that there must be some way to implement this exciting and interesting activity in my classroom. I simply knew that the inherent excitement in discovering something hidden would be a natural draw for students. Geocaching CAN be implemented in the classroom without an exorbitant outlay of money, time or energy. Below are some ideas and suggestions for ways to integrate geocaching into ANY content area’s curriculum Idea #1: Create a class Travel Bug and deposit it into a local cache. Follow the bug’s journey and map the route. Idea #2: During a field trip, take a side trip to a nearby cache. Idea #3: Plant a class cache and watch as visitors log in from all over. Create a map documenting visitors. Idea #4: Research the history of local landmarks. Create a cache at a location that describes the history of that site. Idea #5: Investigate and locate Earthcaches Idea #6: Conduct a GPS Scavenger Hunt or Hide N Seek on your school property Idea #7: Identify different varieties of trees in a nature preserve (or on your school grounds) and record their coordinates. Then challenge other students to find the trees given specific coordinates. Idea #8: Create a cultural cache. Fill a cache with items reflecting your region. Encourage visitors to log their reaction/responses to share with your class. Geocaching can be a wonderful tool to enhance student understanding of geography, location and place, science and nature, scientific inquiry, mathematical concepts, physical education, problem solving, teamwork, critical thinking as well as language arts activities. Geocaching also goes hand in hand with

Ready to "cook up" a great first day of school? It's easy with this recipe for a successful start to the school year! PREP: ➤ Think about how you will set the tone for your classroom on the first day of school. ➤ Plan to keep students engaged and active. ➤ Prepare to build a positive rapport with students from the first instant that they become a part of the classroom community. INGREDIENTS: ➤ Warm-Up Activity ➤ Get-to-Know-You Activity ➤ Game that gets students out of their seats ➤ Get-to-Know-the-Teacher Activity ➤ Writing Prompt ➤ Extension Activity Once you've gathered your ingredients, you can get "cooking!" (CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE RECIPE!) PROCEDURE: STEP 1: Begin with a warm-up activity. Place an activity on students' desks that they can complete independently. You might try a simple survey or poster. An All About Me poster is a quick way to learn about students. You can even gather them together for an awesome classroom display. Or, a survey is a wonderful way to collect information about students. You might include questions about where students like to sit, their favorite way to learn, and activities that they enjoy so that you can start connecting with students. Another awesome warm-up activity is an "All About You" name tag. Students answer questions about themselves while coloring in a name tag based on their responses. Then, students can place the name tag on their desks to help you learn your students' names. This activity is particularly awesome if you have multiple sets of students. You can collect the name tags and re-distribute them each day during each class while you learn names. Oh, and as a bonus, you can gather them together and leave them with substitute teachers throughout the year! If you'd like to check out ready-made Back to School Warm-Ups, just click here for the poster, here for the survey, and here for the name tags. STEP 2: Mix in a get-to-know-you activity. Give students a chance to share about themselves and learn about their classmates with an engaging get-to-know-you activity. One of my favorites is a doodle-inspired mini-book. Students transform a single sheet of paper into a doodley mini-book all about themselves. After students make the mini-book it's fun to hang them on a clothesline. Then, as students finish their work during the first days of school, you can encourage fast-finishers to grab a classmate's mini-book and learn about him or her. Check out the doodle mini-book HERE. Or, you could have students create this 3-D About Me Activity. Students create an infographic-style book about themselves. After answering some simple questions, they do a little cutting and gluing to create a 3-D "About Me" display. These are especially fun because students can set them on their desks and then everyone can tour around the classroom and learn about their peers. (These are awesome for Open House too!) Learn more HERE. STEP 3: Scatter in an activity that gets students moving. Since students crave opportunities to get up and out of their seats, plan to get your class moving on the first day of school. You might have students complete a scavenger hunt or even play a learning game that requires students to move around. I'm a huge fan of this simple get-to-know-you activity that gets students moving (and you can download it for FREE here.) First, students make paper airplanes. They write their name and 3 interview questions on the wings. Then, students line up shoulder-to-shoulder and launch the planes. Next, they pick up a classmate's plane, find him or her, and ask the interview questions. You can repeat the airplane launch as often as you'd like! Find everything you need to do this activity in this FREEBIE. If you'd like to combine movement and learning on the first day of school, then you and your students will love this Back to School Doodle Infographic. First students fill in the infographic with facts about school. There are 21 facts and you can hide them around the room to get students moving. Then, they put together the infographic to make a fun and doodle-y poster! Check it out HERE. STEP 4: Sprinkle in a chance for students to get-to-know-you (their teacher). On the first day of school, students are very curious about you. They want to learn about you, so you'll want to be sure to share about yourself. You can give a simple biography of yourself, or you might try these easy and engaging activities: Create a teacher interview question along with 4 or 5 prize cards for each student in your class. Then, tape the questions and the prize cards under students' seats before class begins. During class, explain to students that they all have something under their chairs. It might be a question and it might be a prize. If they get a prize card, have students keep it quiet. Then, call on students. They can either read a question for you to answer or reveal that they won a prize. If they won, you might give them a pencil, piece of candy, or a homework pass. You can find all my favorite questions HERE. Or, you might have students complete a "Teacher Guess" about you. First, they predict the answers to questions about you. Then, as you reveal the answers, they earn points for every correct prediction. It's a fun activity that students truly enjoy! You can check it out HERE. STEP 5: Add a fun writing prompt to your back to school activities. A writing prompt is a great way to gather a baseline for students' writing on the first day of school. You might give students a simple prompt about their summer or goals for the new school year. However, I love to add a fun creative writing prompt into the mix. For example, with this writing prompt students select a setting, character, problem, and 3 random objects. Then, they need to work them all into a story. It's fun, engaging, and a great way to see where your students are starting the school year. Find this writing prompt HERE or check out this collection of 10 creative writing activities. STEP 6: Top it off with a review of tomorrow's warm-up. Set students up for success during your next day of school by quickly reviewing what they will need to do when they arrive to class. If you're planning to have students work through warm-ups like these This or That ELA warm-ups where students choose to do the "this" or the "that" activity, then you might quickly review what will be waiting on their desks when they arrive. Taking the time to preview tomorrow's warm-up is a great way to set expectations for students! If you're looking for some daily warm-ups, you might want to check out these This or That ELA warm-ups or these This or That Writing warm-ups! STEP 7: Don't forget to have an extension activity just in case your lesson ends early. I love playing games like "Move If You..." which you can find for FREE HERE. While you may never get to the extension activity, it's a lifesaver if you need it! TIPS: When you're following this recipe for a great first day of school, you might want to: ➤ Greet students at the door and answer these questions for students right away: ➨ Where do I sit? ➨ Am I in the right classroom? ➨ What should I be doing right now? ➤ Also, be prepared to manage students' behavior on the first day of school. Ensure that you have a positive classroom management system in place and ready to use if you need it! Well, there you have it, my recipe for a great first day of school. Be sure to download all the ideas with links AND the FREE airplane activity HERE! CHECK THIS OUT! I've put together a 100+ page guide for back to school for teachers. It includes tips, tools, and printables for classroom décor, classroom organization, lesson planning, community building, and planning the first day of school. It's absolutely FREE! Just click here to sign up. When you sign up, you'll get access to 6 mini-courses that cover everything Back to School including classroom design, organization, curriculum planning, and ways to build a positive classroom community. There's also a TON of exclusive freebies, bonuses, and videos! If you'd like to learn more and sign up, just click HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by, Mary Beth P.S. If you'd like MORE free resources for your classroom, be sure to join the Brain Waves Instruction club!