1. AIM: How are Longitude and Latitude used to describe locations?
Do Now: Take a “Maps Review” worksheet from the TOP DO NOW Bin and with your partner complete it. The map is on the back.

2. - 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

3. 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 o E-180o W
relates to time
The Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich, England

4. 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

5. I. Scaling of Latitude and Longitude
30’
Each line is called a degree (o)
Each degree is broken up into 60 minutes ( ),
- 30 minutes marks the half way point.
ESRT page 3

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

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

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

10. With the person sitting next to you complete the “What is Latitude and Longitude?” worksheet
(Bottom Do Now Bin)

11. 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!