1. Reading Maps Aim: How does latitude and longitude help us read maps?
Do Now: Write down anything you know about latitude and longitude. Take out homework.

2. Do Now- open Finding Latitude and Longitude worksheet. Answer:
Reading Maps
Do Now- open Finding Latitude and Longitude worksheet. Answer:
What is the equator?
What is the prime meridian?
Why is latitude and longitude important?

3. Longitude and Latitude
Latitude – lines on a map that run east and west. These lines are called parallels.
Like a ladder
Equator – the midpoint for latitude
Longitude – lines on a map that run north and south. These lines are called meridians.
Prime Meridian – the midpoint for longitude

4. Using Degrees
Degrees – unit of measurement that describes the distance between lines of latitude and longitude
Example 60⁰N
Global grid – makes it possible to pinpoint exact locations on a map.
38⁰ N, 77⁰ W
Latitude, Longitude

5. Directions Cardinal directions – north, south, east, and west
Intermediate directions – northwest, northeast, southwest, and southeast

6. Steps to finding locations using latitude and longitude: Example 45⁰ N, 120⁰ W
Start at the equator to find latitude.
Go North 45⁰. Put a dot on that line.
Start at the Prime Meridian to find longitude.
Go West 120⁰. Put a dot on that line.
Find where those two lines meet.
*Latitude is always North or South and is always the first number
Longitude is always West or East and is always the second number.

7. Do Now- open Latitude-Longitude A-J
Reading Maps
Do Now- open Latitude-Longitude A-J
FIND THE LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE OF:
SPAIN
BOLIVIA
FLORIDA

8. Main Ideas Latitude and longitude are used to organize maps
They are also used so we have a universal way to read maps.