World Rally August 28, 2013 Warm UP: What’s the difference between latitude and longitude? What’s our latitude and longitude in Colorado Springs (about)? What are the “midpoints” for latitude and longitude called? S. G1; Objective/Learning Target: TLW locate places on the map using latitude and longitude and then draw conclusions and comparisons using data from the maps. DOK: 2-3

 The class will be divided into approximately 4 or 5 groups.  This is a group activity in a game format with a competitive atmosphere.  The title “World Rally,” refers to the requirements which must be correctly completed before each team is allowed to advance from checkpoint to checkpoint.  S. G1; Objective/Learning Target: TLW locate places on the map using latitude and longitude and then draw conclusions and comparisons using data from the maps.  DOK: 2-3 Description

 You will be taking a trip around the world in the form of a rally race. The object is to be the first group to complete the trip by having answered all the questions en route. Checkpoints along the way are to be verified by the teacher before moving on to the next checkpoint. Team work, speed, and accuracy are essential to being competitive in, or winning, the rally.  Each checkpoint is a set of latitude and longitude coordinates that locate a major city. You must provide the country and the continent for the location of each city checkpoint. Between the checkpoints, several questions dealing with the trip from one city to the next must be answered. You must correctly answer all the questions and receive verification from the teacher in order to move onto the next checkpoint. The first team to receive verification on all checkpoints is the winner.  S. G1; Objective/Learning Target: TLW locate places on the map using latitude and longitude and then draw conclusions and comparisons using data from the maps.  DOK: 2-3 Procedure/ Rules

 What conclusion about a “world rally” location most surprised you? What was most difficult about locating places on the map?  S. G1; Objective/Learning Target: TLW locate places on the map using latitude and longitude and then draw conclusions and comparisons using data from the maps.  DOK: 2-3 Exit