Bell Ringer

Please fill out your MRHELP graphic organizer as you hear what each letter

represents in the song.

GLOBAL STUDIES UNIT 1: GEOGRAPHY

*There are 5 themes that provide an organizational framework for geography.

• THEME #1 =

• What do you think location means?

LOCATION

Defined 2 ways:• 1. Absolute location: the exact spot on Earth

where something is found

Can you think of an example?

http://www.latlong.net/

• 2. Relative location: the position of a place in relation to other places

Can you think of an example?

Review the difference between absolute and relative location

Mapping the Earth for absolute location. . .

• Globe: scale model of the earth

• Earth’s land surface: organized into 7 continents– What are the 7?

• Earth’s water surface: organized into 4 oceans– What are the 4?

• Where are they!?

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRxqFQoTCJjvmO6epscCFUhUPgodUiYAWA&url=http://wiki.alternatehistory.com/doku.php/blank_map_directory/world_2&ei=26XMVdiVFcio-QHSzIDABQ&bvm=bv.99804247,d.cWw&psig=AFQjCNF0mOXQa8dNWujKGBbM7IwZ9qksmw&ust=1439561549244856

Why do you think there are lines on globes and maps?

The grid

grid = lines of latitude & longitude

Which ones are latitude lines?

Which ones are longitude lines?

(draw your answers in the boxes)

• Latitude lines: drawn in an east-west direction and measure the distance north and south of the equator

(0-90°)

• Longitude lines: drawn in a north-south direction and measure the distance east and west of the prime meridian (0-180°)

• Equator: imaginary line that circles the globe ½ way between the North & South Pole (0°)

therefore, the equator divides the globe into 2: Northern & Southern hemisphere

• Prime meridian: imaginary line that runs through Greenwich, England from the North Pole to the South Pole (0°)

therefore, the prime meridian divides the globe into 2: Western and Eastern hemispheres

Which 2 hemispheres is the United States located in?

Let’s plan a trip using absolute location!

Pg. 8 worksheet by writing the name of the city closest to the intersection.