Around the world

Challenge reference: 8935

Active
Notional learning hours
20
Level
Entry 3
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Learning aim
The learner will locate and describe places using longitude and latitude, and explore the important lines that delineate specific areas of the Earth - the Equator, Hemispheres, Poles and Tropics.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)

The learner will:

  • 1 .  

    Identify the position and significance of the Equator, Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.

  • 2 .  

    Recognise the position and significance of latitude and longitude.

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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • Locate the Equator on a map and globe
  • Locate the Northern Hemisphere on a map and globe
  • Locate the Southern Hemisphere on a map and globe
  • Name some of the countries on the Equator
  • Identify lines of latitude on a map
  • Identify lines of longitude on a map
  • Identify a location on a map when the latitude and longitude are provided
  • Identify the latitude and longitude of a location on a map
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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Record of oral questioning
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