Name_____________________
Date:
Couse: Social Studies- Ms. Ryan
Homeroom:
Using Longitude and Latitude
AIM: SWBAT use latitude and longitude degrees to find locations on a map.
Do Now:
1. Draw a dark line over the equator. Label it equator.
2. Draw another dark line over the prime meridian. Label it prime meridian and point to it with
an arrow.
3. Mark our appropriate location with an X.
4. What are the coordinates for Point B: _________________________________
Topics/Questions
What is a
hemisphere?
Notes
The word __________________________ means __________ a __________.
A ___________________________ is half of the Earth’s surface.
There are ___________ Hemispheres: __________________,
How is the world
divided into
hemispheres?
________________, ____________________, and ______________________.
The __________________ is the line of __________________ that divides the
world into the ____________________ and ___________________ hemispheres.
The _________________ _________________ is the line of
__________________ that divides the world into the ____________________
and ___________________ hemispheres.
Why do we have
latitude and
longitude?
_______________________ and __________________ work together to give an
_____________________ location on the Earth.
Guided Practice -- Let’s Get Precise
1. True or False – Shanghai, China is found at 30°N, 120°E _____________
2. True or False – The coordinates of Tokyo, Japan are 36°N, 140°E _____________
3. True or False – You would write the coordinates of Keelung, Taiwan as 122°E, 25°N _____________
4. What are the latitude-­­longitude coordinates of Pusan, South Korea? __________________________
Name_____________________
Date:
Couse: Social Studies- Ms. Ryan
Homeroom:
Using Longitude and Latitude
Exit Ticket:
For this map, assume each box is found exactly on a latitude or longitude line.
1. Which letter is found at the location 60°N, 20°E? _________
2. Which letter is found at 40°S, 60°W? ____________
3. Location A is found on the _____________________. This is an important line of _____________________.
4. Which location is closest to the prime meridian? _________________________
5. What are the latitude--‐longitude coordinates for Location C? _____________
6. Which location is found in the Pacific Ocean? ________________________
7. What are the latitude--‐longitude coordinates for Location D? _____________
8. What is the purpose of using latitude and longitude?
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Names:
Help!
Detective Time
There is a Criminal on the loose!
Expert geographers must use their map skills to find
famous thief Carmen Sandiego
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CARMEN SANDIEGO?!
Your mission is to save the world’s most valuable
jewels from Carmen Sandiego. Ms. Sandiego was last
seen in Paris, France with the gems. In France she was
captured by the police only to later escape from jail
with the gems. The police say she left only one clue
behind. It is your job to follow her clues and rescue
the gems.
Directions: As a group plot the coordinates of Sandiego’s journey. When
you think you have found the correct spot raise your hand and Ms. Ryan
will bring you the next clue that Sandiego has left. These are priceless
jewels and the world is counting on your team to catch Sandiego! Your
first challenge is to find Paris, France to get your first clue. The
coordinates of Paris, France are 48°N 20°E.
**In order to win, all scholars must plot the coordinates.**
Name_____________________
Date:
Couse: Social Studies- Ms. Ryan
Homeroom:
The Search for Carmen Sandiego
Directions: Plot and label all points on the map. Connect the dots to show Carmen Sandiego’s