Location Theme of Geography We are going to analyze and evaluate the validity and utility of multiple sources of geographic information. And play a cool game!!!!!!!!!

Review…Two Types of Location Review…Two Types of Location Absolute Location Absolute Location Relative Location Relative Location

Types of Absolute Location Global Location-Every point on Earth has a specific location that is determined by an imaginary grid of lines denoting latitude and longitude. Global Location-Every point on Earth has a specific location that is determined by an imaginary grid of lines denoting latitude and longitude. Local Location-Street Address Local Location-Street Address Examples

Latitude Parallels of latitude measure distances north and south of the line called the Equator. Parallels of latitude measure distances north and south of the line called the Equator.

Longitude Meridians of longitude measure distances east and west of the line called the Prime Meridian. Meridians of longitude measure distances east and west of the line called the Prime Meridian.

Relative Location Relative location deals with the interaction that occurs between and among places. Relative location deals with the interaction that occurs between and among places. It refers to the many ways---by land, by water, even by technology that places are connected. It refers to the many ways---by land, by water, even by technology that places are connected. additional description of relative location Try a quiz! Examples

Additional Description of Relative Location Relative locations are described by landmarks, time, direction, or distance from one place to another and may associate a particular place with another. Relative locations are described by landmarks, time, direction, or distance from one place to another and may associate a particular place with another.

Landmarks Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo Michigan Historical Museum Michigan Historical Museum Michigan State University Michigan State University Wilcox School Wilcox School Back to: Additional description of relative location

Time Driving time Driving time Flying time Flying time Back to: Additional description of relative location

Directions North, South, East, West North, South, East, West Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast Right, Left Right, Left Back to: Additional description of relative location

Distance Number of blocks Number of blocks Number of miles/kilometers Number of miles/kilometers Back to: Additional description of relative location

Absolute Global Location Examples Name of City LatitudeLongitude Lansing 42° 47' 84° 36' Detroit 42° 25' 83° 1' Grand Rapids 42° 53' 85° 31' Sault Ste. Marie 46° 28' 84° 22' U.S. Weather Stations in Michigan -Question-

Which dot is closer to 30° North and 75° West - A or B ?

Game time!! Welcome to the WORLD RALLY. We are going to use an atlas and maps in our book to locate places on a map according to latitude and longitude, draw conclusions and compare maps. Game time!! Welcome to the WORLD RALLY. We are going to use an atlas and maps in our book to locate places on a map according to latitude and longitude, draw conclusions and compare maps. Here is how we do it….. Here is how we do it…..

1. You will have groups with an Atlas and a book, opened to pages You will each get a RALLY SHEET. 1. You will have groups with an Atlas and a book, opened to pages You will each get a RALLY SHEET. 2. You will take a trip around the world in a rally race. The object is to be the first to complete the trip by answering the questions. 2. You will take a trip around the world in a rally race. The object is to be the first to complete the trip by answering the questions. 3. You must get the teacher to sing off on each question before moving to the next checkpoint. 3. You must get the teacher to sing off on each question before moving to the next checkpoint. Each checkpoint is a set of latitude and longitude coordinates that locate a major city. You must provide the city, country, and continent for the location of each city checkpoint, and answer the questions. The first team done is the winner!! Each checkpoint is a set of latitude and longitude coordinates that locate a major city. You must provide the city, country, and continent for the location of each city checkpoint, and answer the questions. The first team done is the winner!!