You can find it

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You can find it!
A lesson on latitude and longitude
based on a lesson by Tracie Hurtz
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Lets remember...

• People describe their location on Earth by using
  a system of imaginary lines called longitude and
  latitude.

• The equator and the prime meridian are the
  starting points for this system.

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Latitude

• The equator is midway between the poles and runs
  east and west

• Any location above the equator is described as
  __ north latitude.

• Any location below it described as __ south
  latitude.

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Longitude

• The prime meridian, which is a north and south
  line, runs through England and Africa.

• Any location to the west of it is described as
  __ west longitude.

• Any location to the east of the line is described
  as __ east longitude.

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A Helpful Hint
Its easy to remember the difference between
latitude and longitude when we think of a ladder.
Notice the similar sounds in (LAtitude and
LAdder.)
latitude
latitude
latitude

• The lines that measure north and south of the
  equator are like the steps in a ladder. (Latitude)

longitude
latitude
latitude

• The lines that measure east and west of the prime
  meridian are like the long lines in a ladder.
  (Longitude)

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Were going to combine our knowledge of our
states with our ability to use latitude and
longitude coordinates.

• Look at the visual clues.
• Read the hints.
• Find the coordinates on your map.
• Find the state and number it.

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More Clues...

• Puget Sound separates the bulk of this state from
  the Olympic Peninsula.
• This state is known for growing delicious apples.
• Mt. St. Helens erupted here in 1980.
• Forest products and aerospace are this states
  primary industries.

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Find it!
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• 47 North Latitude, 123 West Latitude

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Washington State!
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More clues...

• This states capital was named for our fourth
  president.
• This state boarders Lake Michigan, Lake Superior
  and the Mississippi River.
• The people in this state love to eat cheese and
  watch the Green Bay Packers.

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Find it!
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• 43 North Latitude, 89 West Longitude

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Now its your turn!

• Create a slide show that represents the state you
  chose for your state report.
• Include a page with visual clues that were copied
  from the Internet (cite URLs).
• Include a page with written clues that were
  copied from your state notes.
• Include a page with the states latitude and
  longitude coordinates.
• Include a final page with the name of the state
  and Works Cited (URLs).

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Now that you know your assignment, lets take
another look at what youll be doing.
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More clues...

• This state was purchased from Russia for roughly
  2 cents an acre.
• The capital of this state has no outside road
  access and can only be reached by air or water.
• The highest peak in the U.S. is located here -
  Mt. McKinley (20,320 feet above sea level).
• Major industries Oil, Fishing, Lumber, Tourism

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Find it!
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• 58 North Latitude, 134 West Longitude

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Your slide show is due June 5th

• Each student will take turns presenting their
  slides while others locate the state on a map.
• Be prepared to talk about the pictures you show
  and answer questions about your state.
• Enjoy your trip!