MAP SPEECH.

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MAP SPEECH

Map Speech You will learn to use a pointer. 1. wooden pointer 2. metal extension pointer 3. lazer pointer

Map Speech Your map speech will explain three different places in the world you want to visit. You will use the pointer to point to those countries on the wall map.

Map Speech You will tell us the following about each of the locations you choose: Capital City What helps you in the map to identify the capital city?

Map Speech 2. Longitude/Latitude -imaginary lines that help with navigation – measured by degrees

Longitude North to South

Latitude East to West

Map Speech 3. Neighboring Countries

Map Speech 4. Why would you want to visit this location? -family -experience -food -pleasure - ?

Map Speech 5. Sites to See -Man made -Natural