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]