AIM: How do we use Longitude and Latitude?

Do Now: The X on the ceiling indicates a new spot for the

ceiling projector. In your note books, write out a set of

directions telling someone where to move the projector incase the

X falls off!

THINK ABOUT YOUR MAPING NOTES!!!

Latitude

- give positions North and South of the EQUATOR.

• They are parallel.

• range from 90o N to 90o S from the Equator

*Latitude equals the star Polaris’ altitude*

•They connect at the poles

• range from 1800E-1800W from the Prime Meridian

- give positions East and West of the PRIME MERIDIAN.

Longitude

The Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich,

England

These two systems of lines creates an imaginary grid that covers the entire planet.

Coordinates are always written with the latitude first

and then the longitude.

Latitude, Longitude

39o

40o

41o

42o

30’

30’

30’

• Each line is called a degree (o)

• Each degree is broken up into 60 minutes ( ),

- 30 minutes marks the half way point.

I. Scaling of Latitude and Longitude

Take out ESRT page 3

When working with a world map, what two lines should use to orient ourselves?

Equator

Prime Meridian0o

0o

How do we know the compass directions (N,S,E,W) for this

map of New York?

New York state locations are always North of the equator and

always West of the prime meridian.

00 Prime Meridian

00 Equator

With the person sitting next to you complete the What is Latitude and Longitude? worksheets at your desk.

Whatever you do not complete is Homework.