Detroit and its Sister Cities * All images are public domain from wikipedia.com

GLCEs 7-G1.1.1 Explain and use a variety of maps, globes, and web-based geography technology to study the world, including global, interregional, regional, and local scales. 7-G1.2.6 Apply the skills of geographic inquiry to analyze a problem or issue of importance. 7-G1.3.3 Explain the different ways in which places are connected and how those connections demonstrate interdependence and accessibility.

Objectives: SWBAT locate various cities on a political map of the world by using latitude and longitude. identify characteristics of various cities compare and contrast the city of Detroit to its sister cities regarding area, population, industries etc. explain the advantages of having sister cities

Answer the questions in complete sentences. Warm-Up Answer the questions in complete sentences. Which directions do latitude lines run? Which directions do longitude lines run?(Lines of latitude run...) Using a political map of the world, what city is located at 42 degrees North latitude, 83 degrees West longitude?

42˚ N, 83˚W Detroit

Toyota, Japan 35˚N, 135˚E

29˚N, 137˚E Chongqing, China

45˚N, 8˚E Turin, Italy

54˚N, 28˚E Minsk, Belarus

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 25˚N, 55˚E Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13˚S, 28˚E Kitwe, Zambia

Discuss with Partner On which continents does Detroit have sister cities? Which continent contains most of Detroit’s sister cities? Which continents lack a sister city of Detroit? Most of Detroit’s sister cities fall in which hemisphere? Why do you think this is? Which sister city is closest in line of latitude to Detroit? How do you think this city compares in climate?

Locations of Detroit and its Sister Cities

Gallery Walk Activity Work cooperatively in groups and travel from station to station. You will have 7 minutes per station to answer questions on the “Sister City” activity sheet. Choose someone from the group to read the city background, then use the information (pictures, atlases {pgs. 18-19} charts, and city background) to answer the questions.

Discussion What do each of these cities have in common with Detroit? Why might it be important for cities to partner with other cities around the world? How might Detroit benefit by having sister cities? How might cities from around the world benefit by partnering with Detroit? Can you think of other cities in the world that could be a good candidate for being a sister city to Detroit? Why?

Exit Card Two Stars and a Wish: Write about two things you learned from the lesson and one suggestion or question.