Hemispheres

Students learn about the hemispheres.

1. Entry Task: Last class, we learned about the different types of maps. Describe at least 2 different types of maps.

2. 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.

3. Interactive Notebook: Date = Title = Hemispheres Page =

4. Hemispheres ???

5. What is hemisphere? A hemisphere means half of a sphere. HEMI= half SPHERE= circle or globe

6. There are 4 hemispheres. Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere Eastern Hemisphere Western Hemisphere

7. Imaginary lines: There are 2 main imaginary lines that divide the hemispheres. 1. Equator 2. Prime Meridian

8. 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 SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

9. PRIME MERIDIAN: Divides the earth into eastern and western hemispheres * Everything right of the line is EAST * Everything left of the line is WEST EAST WE ST EASTERN HEMISPHERE WESTERN HEMISPHERE

10. EQUATOR NORTHERN HEMISPHERE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

11. PRIME MERIDIAN WESTERN HEMISPHERE EASTERN HEMISPHERE

12. Videos: http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/time/meridian.htm https :// www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYwA_8qMt9I https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooZFxjtiZ-A

13. Assignment: Add this assignment to your Table of Contents: Date = Title = Hemispheres Handout Page = Glue the handout in your Interactive Notebook!