What is the Prime Meridian?
Grade 4th Grade · Social Studies · 15 min· General Standard 3
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain what the prime meridian is and where it is located.
Warm-Up Video
Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel · 9:48
Map Skills 5: Latitude and Longitude - Practice With Coordinates on a Map
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Ptolemy was a famous geographer who created imaginary lines called map coordinates to help us find our way.
- 2
Latitude lines run north and south of the equator, while longitude lines run east and west of the prime meridian.
- 3
To find a location on a map using coordinates, remember 'flat first, long last,' meaning find the latitude line before the longitude line.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“What is the prime meridian and where is it located on a map?”
Complete Lesson Package
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