Absolute Location: Knowing Exactly Where You Are!

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Description: Using longitude and latitude, students will find specific locations on maps and globes. Students will be able to use absolute location to find any specific place on any maps and globes (they include a grid system). When given a list of cities or geographically important locations in North and South America, students will be able to apply knowledge of absolute location to pinpoint their locations.

 Grade level(s): Middle                     Standards: OAS, GFL             Produced By: Susan Smith