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Transcript of Hemispheres
Entry Task: Last class, we learned about the
different types of maps.
Describe at least 2 different types of maps.
Objectives: The students will be able to locate each
of the 4 hemispheres.
The students will be able to find various locations in each hemisphere.
Interactive Notebook: Date = Title = Hemispheres Page =
HEMISPHERES ???
What is hemisphere? A hemisphere means half of a sphere.
HEMI= halfSPHERE= circle or globe
There are 4 hemispheres.Northern HemisphereSouthern HemisphereEastern HemisphereWestern Hemisphere
Imaginary lines: There are 2 main imaginary lines that
divide the hemispheres.1. Equator2. Prime Meridian
EQUATOR: Divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres
* Everything above the line is NORTH
* Everything below the line is SOUTH
NORTH
SOUTH
NORTHERN HEMISPHERE
SOUTHERNHEMISPHERE
PRIME MERIDIAN: Divides the earth into eastern and western hemispheres
* Everything right of the line is EAST
* Everything left of the line is WEST
EASTWEST EASTERNHEMISPHERE
WESTERNHEMISPHERE
EQUATOR
NORTHERN HEMISPHERE
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
PRIME MERIDIAN
WESTERNHEMISPHERE
EASTERNHEMISPHERE
Videos: http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.s
ch.uk/time/meridian.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYwA_8qMt9I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooZFxjtiZ-A
Assignment: Add this assignment to your Table of
Contents:
Date = Title = Hemispheres Handout Page =
Glue the handout in your Interactive Notebook!