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. Latitude – Longitude WS
Work in pairs to complete the Latitude – Longitude WS

7. CREATE YOUR OWN WORLD
Draw a map of the world without looking at a map.
You should try to include the following:
All continents
All ocean names and locations
The equator
The prime meridian
A compass rose