Explore Absolute and Relative Locations 5-E Lesson | Map Practice | Google

This types of locations lesson, featuring absolute & relative locations, will help your classes master their map skills! The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “Hidden Treasure” warm-up activity, then discuss key vocabulary. Fill-in notes & lots of practice activities accompany the lesson. Next, students complete two “Show What You Know” map activities using relative & absolute locations. Finally, challenge your class to apply what they have learned by completing an “Amazing Race” exit ticket activity. Your purchase has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!

Includes Google Resources: Digital & Print

• Guided 5-E Slides Lesson
• Fill-in Student Notes
• 3 Digital Practice Activities
• 3 Printable Worksheets
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Reference Guide

5-E Guided Lesson:

• Engage: “Hidden Treasure” Warm-up Activity
• Explore: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
• Explain: Guided Map Practice Activities
• Elaborate: “Show What You Know” - Absolute & Relative Location
• Evaluate: “The Amazing Race” Exit Ticket Activity

Vocabulary Covered:

• Equator, Prime Meridian, Latitude Lines, Longitude Lines, Grid System, Hemisphere, Continents, Oceans, Compass Rose, Cardinal Directions, Intermediate Directions, Absolute Location, Relative Location

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS

Total Pages:  89

Time:  90 Minutes

Grades: 4-9