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Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Latitude and Longitude
The video explains how the lines of latitude and longitude form a grid on the Earth's surface, allowing for exact pinpointing of locations. The video also introduces the global positioning system (GPS) and how it uses satellites to...
Visual Learning Systems
Reading Maps: Reference Points on Earth
Upon viewing the Reading Maps video series, students will be able to do the following: Appreciate some of the different ways maps can be used. Explain that maps are often printed on paper and a book of maps is called an atlas....
Curated Video
Discover the World: Locating Places
This program helps students to hone their map skills. Using colorful graphics and animation, students will come to understand the uses of map grids and the compass rose. In addition, viewers will learn how to locate any location on...
Curated OER
Longitude and Latitude
Pinhead Patty takes us around the globe and explains what latitude and longitude are in this entertaining video. The author uses an orange to demonstrate the line measurements on a sphere.
Curated OER
The Mathematics of Latitude and Longitude
Latitude and longitude lines are explained in this video. Students focus on the mathematics and how to calculate distance using the degrees of various locations.
Curated OER
Banana Teaches Longitude and Latitude
Luke, a student at Hawaii Preparatory Academy, explains the differences between longitude and latitude. He also explains why they are important.
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Shackleton's Voyage of Endurance
"Men wanted for hazardous journey" read the ad in a London paper. So began a journey they would never forget. Follow the expedition through great text and pictures.
Other
Globes and Maps Compared
Discusses what maps and globes are, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and key vocabulary. [8:48]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Map Skills
Using videos and external resources, this tutorial provides practice with geographical skills.
Next Vista for Learning
Next Vista for Learning: Longitude and Latitude
Understand what longitude, latitude, and prime meridian mean with this short video exploring map terminology. [1:31]