Latitude Shoes
Around the World
in 24 Hours
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People everywhere are invited to put on a pair of Latitude Shoes and go for a ride. What would you see if you traveled around the world at your latitude? Write a story about your 24-hour adventure.
- How fast and how far will you go?
- Who lives at your latitude?
- What countries will you visit?
- What languages will you hear?
- What seasons do you experience and what clothes do you need?
- Everyone has the same photoperiod at your latitude, how does the climate compare?
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Assessment
Use
this activity to assess what students have learned during
your entire Mystery Class study.
National
Science Education Standards
Earth
and Space Science: Most objects in the solar system are in
regular and predictable motion. Those motions explain phenomena
such as the day, the year, phases of the moon, and eclipses.
(5-8)
National
Geography Standards
The World
in Spatial Terms: How to analyze the spatial organization
of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.
Human Systems:The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.
Reading
and Writing Connections
Standards-based,
best-practice strategies for reading, building vocabulary,
and engaging students in learning.