Teach Your Kids About … Longitude and Latitude

Longitude and latitude are the imaginary lines that circle the world, allowing us to accurately locate positions. Teaching kids how to navigate these lines will help them understand where they are on a globe, navigate mapping systems, and also differentiate between segments of their world. Here are some amazing resources to help you teach more about longitude and latitude with your kids.

  Lessons

• Longitude and Latitude 1 page Lesson Infographic on Kids Discover
• Maps and Globes: A Printable Review Book by Miss Martin
• Using Longitude and Latitude by Geography World Online – 4 online lessons with skill building exercises
• Introduction to Longitude and Latitude by National Geographic

Worksheets

• Where in the World Worksheet on Education World
• Super Football Game Longitude & Latitude Scavenger Hunt by Michele Luck’s Social Studies
• Where is Santa? by Dot Cotes

Games

• Longitude and Latitude Battleship Game by Dana the Teacher
• Create a Geography Puzzle by Amy De Klyen
• Longitude and Latitude Games and Activities as listed on WartGames
• Message in a Bottle Game on Scholastic Teachers

Videos

• •  Longitude and Latitude Rap by Mr. White

• Longitude and Latitude Song by Ms. Bergin’s Class
• Longitude & Latitude for Kids by Make Me Genius

Other Resources

• Google Earth
• Geocaching – using co-ordinates to find hidden container

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