1. Relative v. Absolute
(Where are we?)

2. Relative Location
-Describing a location by using landmarks, directions, or distance from one location to another.
Landmark-objects that mark a course or can be used as a guide
We use relative location to find two things:
Describe where something is located
Describe how to get from one location to another location

3. A B C D E F G
How could I make it easier to explain exactly where I want the students to touch inside the box?

4. Map Grid
-a system of imaginary lines that divide up the space on a map or globe into smaller areas

5. Absolute Location
-Finding the exact location on Earth or a map by using a map grid (longitude or latitude) or streets and addresses.
Do you think we can find the absolute location of places with a map?

10. 20° N
10° N 0°
10° S
20° S
Lines of Latitude
-imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator and are measured north and south from the equator
*Each line is given a number and letter based on its distance and direction from the equator

11. 10° W 0°
10° E
20° W
20° E
Lines of Longitude
-imaginary lines that run N and S to the poles and are measured east and west from the Prime Meridian
*Each line is given a number and letter based on its distance and direction from the Prime Meridian

12. We use latitude and longitude lines on a map to help us identify absolute location.
We always start with latitude lines and then find longitude lines.

14. If I told you to go to 39°N and 104° W, would you be able to find it quickly?
Where would you be?
-Brighton, Colorado
What if I wanted to get you to an absolute location in Brighton? How could I do that?
Humans have created street names and addresses to help describe absolute location.
Absolute location of your house?
Vikan Middle School?
This classroom?