hemispheres

Entry Task: Last class, we learned about the

different types of maps.

Describe at least 2 different types of maps.

Objectives: The students will be able to locate each

of the 4 hemispheres.

The students will be able to find various locations in each hemisphere.

Interactive Notebook: Date = Title = Hemispheres Page =

HEMISPHERES ???

What is hemisphere? A hemisphere means half of a sphere.

HEMI= halfSPHERE= circle or globe

There are 4 hemispheres.Northern HemisphereSouthern HemisphereEastern HemisphereWestern Hemisphere

Imaginary lines: There are 2 main imaginary lines that

divide the hemispheres.1. Equator2. Prime Meridian

EQUATOR: Divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres

* Everything above the line is NORTH

* Everything below the line is SOUTH

NORTH

SOUTH

NORTHERN HEMISPHERE

SOUTHERNHEMISPHERE

PRIME MERIDIAN: Divides the earth into eastern and western hemispheres

* Everything right of the line is EAST

* Everything left of the line is WEST

EASTWEST EASTERNHEMISPHERE

WESTERNHEMISPHERE

EQUATOR

NORTHERN HEMISPHERE

SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

PRIME MERIDIAN

WESTERNHEMISPHERE

EASTERNHEMISPHERE

Videos: http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.s

ch.uk/time/meridian.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYwA_8qMt9I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooZFxjtiZ-A

Assignment: Add this assignment to your Table of

Contents:

Date = Title = Hemispheres Handout Page =

Glue the handout in your Interactive Notebook!