Free Powerpoint Templates for Learning About Latitude and Longitude
Mrs. Huffer has created a collection of free Powerpoint templates that are perfect for teaching students about latitude, longitude, and the Equator. Page 1 includes a map
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Slide1Free Powerpoint TemplatesPage 1 Free Powerpoint Templates W.G.: Map Notes and Exercise by Mrs. Huffer
Slide2Free Powerpoint TemplatesPage 2 Latitude: • Equator = 0 degrees • Parallel lines • Up to 90 degrees North or South • Equator divides Northern and Southern Hemispheres • Run East and West • Give North and South direction from Equator
Slide3Free Powerpoint TemplatesPage 3 Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere 90 degrees South 90 degrees North Equator 0 degrees
Slide4Free Powerpoint TemplatesPage 4 Longitude: • Prime Meridian (PM)= 0 degrees • Non Parallel (perpendicular) lines called Meridians • Up to 180 degrees East and West • 180 degrees is the International Date Line (IDL) • Prime Meridian divides Eastern and Western Hemispheres • Run North and South • Give East and West direction from PM
Slide5Free Powerpoint TemplatesPage 5 Western Hemisphere Eastern Hemisphere Prime Meridian 0 degrees International Date Line 180 degrees N W E S
Slide6Free Powerpoint TemplatesPage 6 Earths Movement: : 1. Revolution : around sun = 365 ¼ days 2. Every 4 years = Leap Year when add the extra day— February 29 3. Rotation on Axis = 1 time per day—Rotates East 4. Atmosphere keeps us from noticing the movement
Slide7Free Powerpoint TemplatesPage 7 Seasons: • Solstice = Winter/Summer • Equinox = Spring/Fall • Earth is tilted 23 ½ degrees on its Axis • Tropic of Cancer = 23 ½ degrees North • Tropic of Capricorn = 23 ½ degrees South Tropic of Cancer Equator Tropic of Capricorn
Slide8Free Powerpoint TemplatesPage 8 Exercise: Please tell what direction you would travel to go from point A coordinates to point B coordinates. Take the shortest route—what direction would get you there quickest? A Coordinates B Coordinates Cardinal/ Intermediate Direction Traveled 0 10 S 15 W 75 E 91 N 147 W 86 S 182 E 33 S, 180 17 S, 109 W