1. Do Now: While watching the video clip, answer the following:
What are lines of latitude? How many miles apart?
What are lines of longitude? How many miles apart?

2. Learning Objective:
I can locate points on Earth using latitude and longitude.

3. Imaginary Lines
Geographers divide the Earth into lines of latitude and longitude

4. Latitude Lines run from east to west
Also called Parallels b/c they will never intersect (touch)
Latitude

5. The Equator Equator Is 0 degree latitude
Located halfway between the North and South Poles
Divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Equator

6. Measurement of Latitude
Are always measured in degrees north or south of the Equator
For example:
15° N

7. Longitude Lines run from north to south Also referred to as Meridians
The lines meet at the North and South Poles
Longitude

8. The Prime Meridian
Measures at 0 degrees longitude
Divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres

9. Measurement of Longitude
Lines of longitude are always measured in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian
For example:
15° W

10. Check for Understanding
Use the maps on your desk to complete the following…. (answer on white board)
List 3 countries that the Equator runs through
List 3 countries that the Prime Meridian runs through
List a U.S. city that is close to 30° N
List a U.S. city that is close to 90° W

15. Latitude and Longitude Practice
Work in your groups to complete the packet.