1. Chapter 1 The Geographic Grid

2. How do pilots locate where they are flying to???

5. The Geographic Grid
A meridian is an arc drawn between the North and South poles.
Their location of each can be found using a system of numbering called longitude.
A parallel is a circle drawn around the globe parallel to the equator and at right angles to meridians.
Their location can be found using a system of numbering called latitude
Together these make up the Geographic Grid that allows us to precisely describe the location of any place on Earth’s surface.

6. Longitude values range from 0º (prime meridian) to 180º East or West.
Latitude is measured from 0º (equator) to 90º North or South
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7. Coordinates: General to Specific
General Location (Glendale, California):
34ºN and 118ºW in degrees (⁰)
Mathematical Location (Glendale, California): Each degree can be divided into minutes (‘)
34º08’N and 118º15’W
Precise Location (Glendale HS): Minutes can be divided into seconds (“)
34º08’45”N and 118º13’58”W
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8. Hipster:
A person who follows the latest trends and fashions, especially those considered outside the cultural mainstream

9. FIND THAT HIPSTER!

10. These Hipster tattoos are unique, or are they?
Find the latitude and longitude coordinates of the “Hipster” using this resource:
Answer the corresponding questions on a sheet of paper

11. Example: Where is this Hipster tattoo location?
Using: coordinates.net/
*General Location: Twin Lake Michigan
*Nearest Big City: Grand Rapids/ Detroit
*Why this location and symbol?

12. Where is this Hipster From?
Using: coordinates.net/
*General Location
*Nearest Big City
*Why this? What symbol might represent this location?

13. Where is this Hipster From?
Using: coordinates.net/
*General Location
*Nearest Big City
*Why this? What symbol might represent this location?
New Jersey, Emerson, Park

14. Where is this Hipster From?
Using: coordinates.net/
*General Location
*Nearest Big City
*Why this? What symbol might represent this location?

15. Let’s take a trip at the expense of your rich uncle Kolodinski
Select TWO locations in the world you wish to visit and THREE landmarks / activities there you wish to experience.
Find latitude and longitude coordinates for your desired destinations using this resource:
Input your data on the Travel Planner form… Decide on what time of year to go… Research what way is the best way / time to travel there and pack accordingly…

16. Start packing those bags… You be world trippin’
Pick two different locations around the world that you would like to visit. The locations must be in different countries, preferably on different continents
Now you must pack 2 suitcases in order to prepare for your trip
-Suitcase 1: at least 4 items unique to that location
-Suitcase 2: at least 4 items unique to that location
-Suitcase 3: at least 4 items that you will use on both trips

17. Start packing those bags, time to come home!
You are on your way home from this amazing trip… Summarize your experience in a well-written reflection paragraph. Please clearly explain:
1.) Why you chose Destination 1 and the special items you packed
2.) Why you chose Destination 2 and the special items you packed
3.) Why you chose the items that are useful throughout the trip
Please use full and complete sentences!