Mapping

All About Maps VideoO http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1E0I4eLKNI

O This one is a little childish, but it’s got everything you need to know and it’s short… So be patient with it…

Map Projections Video

http://watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=5989

Lat. - Long.O The term Lat. – Long. refers to latitude and

longitude.

O It also is the order in which the numbers are presented… Latitude first and then the longitude number

O Latitudes are the lines that run across the globe but they measure North – South

O Longitudes are the lines that run up and down the globe but they measure East - West

Globes and maps are models of our planet Earth.

In this activity, you’ll learn more about why and how we use thissystem of coordinates.

A system of coordinates means that each part of the system acts together to locate positions by using identifying

degrees and directionsSuch as LAT. – LONG.

Latitude and LongitudeO On the World Map, notice two dashed

lines between the equator and the 30 o

N and 30 o S lines. These are called theO Tropic of Cancer (23-1/2 o N) and O Tropic of Capricorn (23-1/2 o S).

O The Tropics are important because they are where the Sun appears to be directly overhead at different seasons.

World Map

Your Turn #1O On your Mapping Page, create a header

called Important Lat/LongO Put a copy of the World Map on your

pageO Then include the following locations with

their degrees latitude and longitude.O Equator O Prime Meridian O Tropic of Cancer O Tropic of Capricorn degrees

Your Turn #2O The second thing to do is to copy the

map on the next page to your site as well.

O Then identify the latitude and longitude for each letter. For example: O A = 20degrees South, 100 degrees

West

World Map for Your Turn

Your Turn #3O Copy the map below to your page.O Then, use the map to determine

O The from the pond to the island in kilometers.

O Estimate the distance from the pond to the island if you were travelling only by river.

Your Turn Map #2

Your Turn #4

O Copy the map below to your page.

O Then, use the map to determineO A. Contour IntervalO B. Elevation of LakeO C. The direction that the river flows

O Using the copy of this map in your folder,O Draw the side view of the map

Your Turn Topo Map