She was able to associate the objects with the numbers. Maggie is now proficient in adding and subtracting whole numbers. To help students leam to identify the oceans, continents, equator and the Eastern and Western hemispheres, the teacher gives them a map with all the areas labeled. The areas to be learned are also discussed and pointed out on a large classroom map. Knowing the division between Eastern and Western hemispheres is important because the world news reports often refer to the Middle East, the Far East, the West, etc.
Students then work in groups to color each continent in a different color and color the oceans blue.
They draw a line between the Eastern and Western hemispheres. This becomes a study sheet with each item to be learned both labeled and colored. After four or five days, the teacher gives a test using a blank map, then writes all items to be identified on the board. The teacher instructs students to find and label on their maps all areas listed on the board. At least one additional area is added for bonus points.