Detroit and its Detroit and its Sister CitiesSister Cities

Detroit and its Detroit and its Sister CitiesSister Cities

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7-G1.1.1 Explain and use a variety of maps, 7-G1.1.1 Explain and use a variety of maps,

globes, and web-based geography technology to globes, and web-based geography technology to

study the world, including global, interregional, study the world, including global, interregional,

regional, and local scales.regional, and local scales.

7-G1.2.6 Apply the skills of geographic inquiry to 7-G1.2.6 Apply the skills of geographic inquiry to

analyze a problem or issue of importance.analyze a problem or issue of importance.

7-G1.3.3 Explain the different ways in which 7-G1.3.3 Explain the different ways in which

places are connected and how those connections places are connected and how those connections

demonstrate interdependence and accessibility.demonstrate interdependence and accessibility.

Objectives: SWBATObjectives: SWBATObjectives: SWBATObjectives: SWBAT

locate various cities on a political map of locate various cities on a political map of

the world by using latitude and longitude.the world by using latitude and longitude.

identify characteristics of various citiesidentify characteristics of various cities

compare and contrast the city of Detroit to compare and contrast the city of Detroit to

its sister cities regarding area, population, its sister cities regarding area, population,

industries etc.industries etc.

explain the advantages of having sister explain the advantages of having sister

citiescities

Warm-UpWarm-UpWarm-UpWarm-Up

Which directions do latitude lines run? Which directions do latitude lines run?

Which directions do longitude lines run?Which directions do longitude lines run?

(Lines of latitude run...)(Lines of latitude run...)

Using a political map of the world, what Using a political map of the world, what

city is located at 42 degrees North city is located at 42 degrees North

latitude, 83 degrees West longitude?latitude, 83 degrees West longitude?

Answer the questions in complete Answer the questions in complete sentences.sentences.

42˚ N, 83˚W42˚ N, 83˚W

DetroitDetroit

35˚N, 135˚E35˚N, 135˚E

Toyota, JapanToyota, Japan

29˚N, 137˚E29˚N, 137˚E

Chongqing, ChinaChongqing, China

Turin, ItalyTurin, Italy

45˚N, 8˚E45˚N, 8˚E

54˚N, 28˚E54˚N, 28˚EMinsk, BelarusMinsk, Belarus

Dubai, United Arab EmiratesDubai, United Arab Emirates25˚N, 55˚E25˚N, 55˚E

13˚S, 28˚E13˚S, 28˚EKitwe, ZambiaKitwe, Zambia

Discuss with PartnerDiscuss with PartnerDiscuss with PartnerDiscuss with PartnerOn 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 ActivityGallery Walk ActivityGallery Walk ActivityGallery 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.

DiscussionDiscussionDiscussionDiscussionWhat 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 CardExit CardExit CardExit Card

Two Stars and a Wish: Write about

two things you learned from the lesson and

one suggestion or question.