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Contributor: Leighanne Simmons Sample NearPod Lesson In this unit, second grade students will be learning the locations and characteristics of the four hemispheres, the equator, the prime meridian, the North and South poles, and the seven continents. Students may have di culty with the idea that the prime meridian and equator are “invisible” lines when seen in person and not on a map. Students will learn the concepts in this unit by visuals (maps), virtual eldtrips to the North and South poles, videos that describe and show pictures of each location, labeling and coloring a world map, and by a song and dance to help remember where each is located. Students will be placed into 7 groups and each group will choose one of the seven continents. One continent will be assigned to each group, so that each continent is covered. Each group will research their continent and they will create a fun and informative presentation to share with the class. Each group will be allowed to use their chrome books to research videos, pictures, and information and they will be allowed to create their presentation how they wish. They will be allowed the options to create a poster, a 3D model of their continent, a skit, etc. These activities will aid the students in being able to locate and describe the characteristics of each. Knowing the location of each hemisphere, the poles, the equator, and the prime meridian will assist students in understanding the world map. Students will be able to build on their knowledge of how the areas near the di erent poles and the equator are a ected by the sun and
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THE FOUR HEMISPHERES
