This lesson teaches one of the geography themes called location. Young scholars will learn about absolute location and relative location as they search the globe. This lesson plan is made possible through the ALEX and the U.S. National...

In this lesson, students are shown the very basics of navigation. The concepts of relative and absolute location, latitude, longitude and cardinal directions are discussed, as well as the use and principles of a map and compass.

"The quest for a reliable method to find your way at sea was one of the thorniest problems of the 1700s." Find out about the search for longitude at this NOVA site. Includes interactive Shockwave game, learning activities and more.

A coordinate system such as latitude/longitude is an example of absolute location. Links to Greenwich/Prime Meridian.

Test your understanding of the five themes of geography by taking this quick quiz.

In this unit, students learn the very basics of navigation, including the different kinds of navigation and their purpose. The concepts of relative and absolute location, latitude, longitude and cardinal directions are discussed, as well...