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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Sylvia Easterling is a third grade teacher at Weaverville Elementary in Buncombe County. She has taught for 20+ years in all K-4 subjects and levels.

Resources created by Sylvia Easterling

What in the world does this have to do with maps and globes?
This lesson focuses on the similarities and differences between a globe and a flat world map. It introduces critical vocabulary relating to cardinal directions and longitude and latitude.
Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Development and Social Studies)
By Phebe Watson and Sylvia Easterling.