Constructive Learning | Entry Level

Subject: Social Studies

Objectives

• Students will review basic geography terms such as latitude and longitude.
• Students will preview their next geography topic, which will focus on the United States.

Procedure

• Students will use the Smart Board and Google Earth to view the United States.
• Students will use the Smart Board and Shepard Software to place each of the states in the right location on the map.

Technology Present

• Smartboard (interactive whiteboard)
• Google Earth (mapping software)
• Sheppard software

Grade Level: 3-5

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Video Reference Number: 1084