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AIM: How do we use Longitude and Latitude? 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! THINK ABOUT YOUR MAPING NOTES!!!
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Latitude - give positions North and South of the EQUATOR. They are parallel. range from 90 o N to 90 o S from the Equator *Latitude equals the star Polaris’ altitude*
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They connect at the poles range from 180 0 E-180 0 W from the Prime Meridian - give positions East and West of the PRIME MERIDIAN. Longitude The Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich, England
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These two systems of lines creates an imaginary grid that covers the entire planet. Coordinates are always written with the latitude first and then the longitude. Latitude, Longitude
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39 o 40 o 41 o 42 o 30’ Each line is called a degree ( o ) Each degree is broken up into 60 minutes ( ), - 30 minutes marks the half way point. I. Scaling of Latitude and Longitude Take out ESRT page 3ESRT
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When working with a world map, what two lines should use to orient ourselves? Equator Prime Meridian 0o0o 0o0o
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How do we know the compass directions (N,S,E,W) for this map of New York?
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New York state locations are always North of the equator and always West of the prime meridian. 0 0 Prime Meridian 0 0 Equator
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With the person sitting next to you complete the What is Latitude and Longitude? worksheets at your desk. Whatever you do not complete is Homework.
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