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[7th Grade] [7th Grade Assignment Sheets] Geography] Language Arts] Math] Physical Science] Geography Unit Plan] Day [1] 2] 3] 4] [ 5 ]

**Teacher**- Stephanie Taylor
 * Class**- Geography
 * Grade Level**- 7th
 * Topic**- Understanding the Earth

Textbooks, balloons, markers to label balloons, //i//clickers, PowerPoint with questions for //i//clickers.
 * Materials/ Technology needed **

17.A.- Locate, describe and explain places, regions and features on the Earth 17.A.3b Explain how to make and use geographic representations to provide and enhance spatial information including maps, graphs, charts, models, aerial photographs, satellite images.
 * State and/or National Goals **

Students will be able to demonstrate how the movement of the Earth around the sun affects our environment. Students will be able to explain the effect of latitude on climate. Students will be able to identify the Equator, the Tropic of Cancer, and the Tropic of Capricorn
 * Learning Objectives **

With a partner students will create a model Earth using a balloon. Students will label the Equator, the Tropic of Cancer, and the Tropic of Capricorn on the Balloon. Students will use their balloons to demonstrate how the Earth rotates and revolves Students will use //i//clickers to answer questions about the Earth's rotation affects the climate at different latitudes.
 * Assessment(s) explained **

Students will look at the map from 1589, on page 10 of their textbooks. The teacher will explain that people began creating and using maps ever since they began to explore the world around them. Students will be asked to think about what kind of things maps can help us discover and what sort of discoveries we can make using geography. Students will then compare the 1589 map on page 10 of their textbook with a modern day map of the world. Students will take turns pointing out differences between the two maps and inaccuracies that they see in the 1589 map. Students will be asked what are some of the reasons for the differences?
 * Introductory Activity **

1. Introductory activity, comparison of two maps (8 minutes)
 * Instructional procedures (including time) **

2. Students will read section one they will be able to read alone or may choose to read quietly in a group of two or three. (10 minutes)

3. With a partner, students will then create a model of the Earth using a balloon. On the balloon students will label the equator, the Tropic of Cancer, the Tropic of Capricorn, the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern Hemisphere and North and South Poles. They should also mark an **X** on the balloon to represent our location. (10 minutes)

4. With their partner, students will then use their balloons to demonstrate how the Earth's rotation and revolution. (5 minutes)

5. Students will answer questions using //i//clickers. Using a large clearly labeled balloon or globe the teacher will demonstrate how the Earth rotates and revolves. A stationary yellow balloon can be used to represent the sun. The teacher will stop the demonstration of the Earth's revolution at certain points and have students answer questions about the demonstration using //i//clickers. Students will be asked to determine what season it is in the Northern or Southern hemisphere according to the demonstration. (17 minutes)

Homework will be assigned. Students will have to read section two for tomorrow. If there is time at the end of class, students can begin reading.
 * Closure Activity **