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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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