Finding Places with Latitude and Longitude
Grade 6th Grade · Social Studies · 40 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can locate places on a map using latitude and longitude coordinates.
Warm-Up Video
Mr Gedge's Geography Channel · 4:49
How to read Latitude and Longitude Coordinates
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Latitude lines, also known as parallels, run horizontally and are measured in degrees north and south of the Equator.
- 2
Longitude lines, also known as meridians, run vertically, with the Prime Meridian at 0 degrees, and are measured in degrees east and west.
- 3
Each degree of latitude and longitude is divided into 60 minutes, and each minute is further divided into 60 seconds, allowing for precise location finding.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“What location is found at 34°03′N 118°15′W?”
Complete Lesson Package
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