1. Globes and maps

2. Latitude - Longitude
Latitude – Imaginary lines on a map or a globe running from east to west across the world, but measuring north to south, also called parallels.
Longitude – Imaginary lines on a map or globe running from north to south, but measuring east to west, also called meridians.

3. The Center of the Earth
Equator – Imaginary line running through the center of the earth from east to west; 0 Degrees Latitude
Prime Meridian – Imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole; 0 degrees Longitude
(See Map) A4 - A5 on CD ROM

4. Hemispheres The world is split into 4 hemispheres -
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Western Hemisphere
Eastern Hemisphere
What two hemispheres is the United States located in? China? Australia? Brazil?

5. Cardinal Directions, Legends and more
Cardinal directions - North, South, East, and West
Compass Rose – Printed direction indicator on a map.
Scale – Measurement tool located on map or globe.
Legend (Key) – Explains the meaning of different colors or symbols used on map or globe.

6. CREATE YOUR OWN WORLD
In pairs, fill in the outline map using the map in your text book.
Next, draw a map of the world in the parking lot with sidewalk chalk. You may use your completed outline map.
You should include the following:
All continents
All ocean names and locations
The equator
The prime meridian
A compass rose