I told the students on Friday that bellwork took so long, we were cutting it out today - if they reminded me. As it turns out, they didn't have to. I remembered.
We spent the day plotting latitude and longitude in Africa. Most classes made it to 3 rounds, and a couple got a little further.
After we plotted the countries, we did a google search to see what those countries looked like. Turns out, much of Africa didn't match up with what the students expected. For instance, Dar es Salaam - check it out. Or Cairo. Or Addis Ababa - the capital of Ethiopia.
Students can earn extra credit by reading and discussing the blog with an adult. Tell that adult how you did today. To prove that you were here (and to earn the points) use the map below to give five sets of coordinates and the countries they identify.
Make sure your name, date, and hour are on the paper - and that the parent you've discussed the blog with has signed it. Turn it in tomorrow in the extra credit tray.
Here are some pictures... technically, they're from Friday.
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