Galaxy to Home

     Geography involves a lot of vocabulary!  So, before we jump into "visiting" all the amazing places around the world, it is important for us to identify some helpful vocabulary!  We practiced this vocabulary by considering our own location from "BIG picture" to doorstep-Galaxy to Home.  Ask students if they can identify their location by identifying our
Galaxy (Milky Way)
Planet (Earth)
Continent (North America)
Country (United States)
State (Missouri)
City/County (St. Louis City or St. Louis County)
Township or Municipality (we used Glenridge to explore Clayton)
Home Address (we used Glenridge's address)
   Later next week we will identify which locations are Relative Location (approximate location) or Absolute Location (exact location).
   We explored our locations using Google Earth on our ipads.  Students enjoyed "traveling" amongst their various locations!