During this lesson, I have student look at the map they created with the Locations of all the NFL teams.
We then go to look at the list of current NFL divisions.
The students sometimes notice the way things are set up, but most often I then show them the 2014 NFL Division map.
At this point, even students who are not interested in the NFL see some issues:
- Why does Miami play New England?
- Why does Seattle play Saint Louis?
Of course, they have more questions, but these always make an appearance!
We then discuss what these places may have in common to be a region.
The next step:
Students reorganize the NFL Divisions based on the geographic land-forms, landmarks, or any other system that they can justify. I have them circle their new groups on this map. I then have them fill out a worksheet.
I do NOT allow them to just say the cardinal directions. The new divisions may include a cardinal direction, but it must also include other geographic information.
The next day, we discuss the newly arranged divisions and decide which student / student group came up with the best map for Regions.
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