1. Do you know basic geography?

3. Longitude (Meridians)
Lines that measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian

4. Latitude (Parallels)
Lines that measure distance north or south of the Equator
Think (“Rungs on a ladder”—Laddertude) OR (“Lat lays flat”)

5. Equator
0 degrees Latitude
Creates the northern or southern

6. Prime Meridian 0 degrees Longitude
Creates eastern and western hemispheres

7. Cardinal Directions?
North, South, East, and West

8. Never Eat Shredded Wheat
Lesson One (SS8G1a) – Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres.
Using an pneumonic device can help you remember the four cardinal directions in order:
Never Eat Shredded Wheat
SS8G1 – The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.

9. Intermediate Directions?
Measurements between the cardinal directions.
Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest

10. Lesson One (SS8G1a) – Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres.
Between each cardinal direction is an intermediate direction: Northeast
SS8G1 – The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.

11. Lesson One (SS8G1a) – Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres.
Between each cardinal direction is an intermediate direction: Southeast
SS8G1 – The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.

12. Lesson One (SS8G1a) – Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres.
Between each cardinal direction is an intermediate direction: Southwest
SS8G1 – The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.

13. Lesson One (SS8G1a) – Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres.
Between each cardinal direction is an intermediate direction: Northwest
SS8G1 – The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.