AIM: How are Longitude and Latitude used to describe locations? Do Now: The X on the ceiling indicates a new spot for the ceiling projector. In your note books, write out a set of directions telling someone where to move the projector incase the X falls off!

- gives positions North and South of the EQUATOR. Latitude (parallels) - gives positions North and South of the EQUATOR. lines are parallel. range from 90o N to 90o S **Relates to the star Polaris

The Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich, England - give positions East and West of the Prime Meridian and International Date Line. Longitude (meridians) lines connect at the poles range from 180o E-180o W relates to time The Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich, England

Coordinates are always written as; These two systems of lines creates an imaginary grid that covers the entire planet. Coordinates are always written as; Latitude, Longitude

Take an ESRT packet from the back table and turn to page 3 I. Scaling of Latitude and Longitude 39o 40o 41o 42o 30’ Each line is called a degree (o) Each degree is broken up into 60 minutes ( ), - 30 minutes marks the half way point. Take an ESRT packet from the back table and turn to page 3

When working with a world map, what two lines should use to orient ourselves? Prime Meridian 0o Equator

How do we know the compass directions (N,S,E,W) for this map of New York?

New York state locations are always North of the equator and always West of the prime meridian.

With the person sitting next to you complete the “What is Latitude and Longitude?” worksheet (back table bottom bin)