Distance, Direction, and Latitude/Longitude

Wednesday’s Brainwork TSW determine distance, direction, and latitude/longitude from maps and globes. Questions: “History makes us who we are, but we can make history—anyone can be a hero, if they choose to be.” What does this quote mean? Explain and analyze in 5 sentences.

Purpose Picture Compass A compass shows the directions on a map. North points to the top of the map. East points to the right of the map. South points to the bottom of the map. West points to the left of the map.

Distance will usually be in miles or kilometers. Scale A scale shows you the distance on a map. It shows you how far one location is from another on a map. Distance will usually be in miles or kilometers. Use the scale to make a ruler based on the ratio on the map.

Coordinates Lines of latitude and longitude state the exact location of a place on a map. Latitude is stated first, and longitude comes second. Example: Latitude, Longitude Lines of latitude run from east to west, but are labeled as North and South.

Coordinates Lines of longitude run from north to south, but are labeled as East and West. Example: ______°N, ______°E or _______°S, _______°W The 0° latitude line is called the equator. The 0° longitude line is called the prime meridian.

Fill in the blanks with compass, scale, or latitude/longitude: If I want to find out which direction is North, I will use the ______________________________________. If I want to find out where exactly Memphis is located on Earth, I will use ______________________. If I want to see how far Memphis is from Nashville, I will use the _________________________________.

Direction—use textbooks page A24 If I want to get from North American to Europe, which direction would I travel? If I want to get from Afric to South America, which direction would I travel? If I want to get from South America to Australia by traveling east, which ocean(s) will I cross? If I want to get from South America to Australia by traveling west, which ocean(s) will I cross?

Distance—use textbooks page A34 How far (in miles) is it from Memphis, Tennessee to Atlanta, Georgia? What direction would you travel? Atlanta is ______________________ miles ___________________ of Memphis. How far (in miles is it from St. Paul, Minnesota to Chicago, Illinois? What direction would you travel? Chicago is _____________________ miles ___________________ of St. Paul. How far (in kilometers) is it from Phoenix, Arizona to Los Angeles, California? What direction would you travel? Los Angeles is _________________ kilometers _______________ of Phoenix.

On your own… Pick 2 cities in different states. Measure the distance in kilometers and miles as well as the direction. Pick 2 more cities and do the same thing.

Map 1

Map 1 Which letter is the equator? _______ Is letter A a line of longitude or latitude? __________________ Which letter is the prime meridian? _______ Which letter is 60° West? ________ 5. Is letter B a line of longitude or latitude? ___________________ 6. Which letter is 30° South? _______ 7. Which letter is 150° East? ________

Map 2

Map 2 8. Point ____ is located at 30° North, 90° West. 9. Point ____ is located at 30° South, 150° East. 10. Point ____ is located at 60° South, 30° West. 11. Point ____ is located at 60° North, 30° East. 12. Point ____ is located at 0° N/S, 30° East. 13. Point ____ is located at 60° North, 150° East. 14. Point ____ is located at 15° South, 45° West. 15. Point ____ is located at 75° North, 120° West.

Map 2 16. The smiley face is located at ____________________________. 17. The star is located at ____________________________.

Map 3

Map 3 18. Which point is closest to 60° North, 120° West? ______ 19. Which point is closest to 30° North, 30° East? ______ 20. What is the location of the point closest to Australia? _____________________ 21. What is the location of the point in the Pacific Ocean? _____________________ 22. What is the location of the point in Asia? _______________________ 23. What is the location of the point closest to South America? _______________________

Independent Practice Turn to page A34. Pick 5 different cities in the United States Each city must be in a different state. First, write the direction between one to the next. For example: NE from Memphis to Nashville; SE from Nashville to Atlanta; NW from Atlanta to St. Paul. Second, find the distance from one to the next. For example: 1500 milles from Atlanta to St. Paul. Third, find the latitude/longitude of each city. For example: St. Paul is 45 ° N, 93 ° E

Exit Quiz 1. Name all 4 of the main directions on a compass, and explain where on the map they point. 2. Name the tool on a map you would use to determine distance, and explain how to use it. 3. What do lines of latitude/longitude help determine? 4. Lines of latitude run from ____________ to ________________ and are labeled as ________________ and _________________. 5. . Lines of longitude run from ____________ to ________________ and are labeled as ________________ and _________________.