Title: Exploring the World: Equators, Hemispheres, and Poles

Objective: Students will be able to identify and locate the equator, hemispheres, and poles on a map and understand their significance in geography.

Materials: - World map - Globe - Whiteboard and markers - Pictures of animals and plants found in different hemispheres - Worksheets

Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Begin by asking students if they know what the equator, hemispheres, and poles are. 2. Show them a world map and point out the equator, hemispheres, and poles. 3. Ask students if they know why these are important in geography.

Activity 1: Equator (20 minutes): 1. Explain to students that the equator is an imaginary line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South poles. 2. Show them a globe and point out the equator. 3. Ask students to locate the equator on their worksheets. 4. Discuss the climate and vegetation found near the equator. 5. Show pictures of animals and plants found in the equatorial region.

Activity 2: Hemispheres (20 minutes): 1. Explain to students that the Earth is divided into four hemispheres: Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western. 2. Show them a world map and point out the hemispheres. 3. Ask students to locate the hemispheres on their worksheets. 4. Discuss the differences in climate and seasons between the hemispheres. 5. Show pictures of animals and plants found in different hemispheres.

Activity 3: Poles (20 minutes): 1. Explain to students that the Earth has two poles: North and South. 2. Show them a globe and point out the poles. 3. Ask students to locate the poles on their worksheets. 4. Discuss the climate and vegetation found near the poles. 5. Show pictures of animals and plants found in the polar regions.

Conclusion (10 minutes): 1. Review the equator, hemispheres, and poles with the students. 2. Ask students to share something they learned about each of these geographic features. 3. Encourage students to continue exploring the world and learning about geography.

Assessment: - Worksheets will be collected and graded. - Students will be assessed on their participation and engagement during the lesson.