Learning Activities

2) Longitude and Latitude

Connect 2

The Longitude and Latitude Song (including a karaoke session in the second half if you are feeling brave):

Be Knowledgeable

1) Watch this youtube clip which explains longitude and latitude very well:

2) Read through the slideshow below:

Extra) Still need more? Visit this interactive movie explanation:

Latitude and Longitude by BrainPOP via infoplease.com

Be a Thinker

1) Online Quiz 1 (from pearson.com) – you can select the difficulty you want.

2) Online Test 2 (from purpose games)

3) Online Quiz 3 – ‘Rags to Riches’ (on quia.com)

4) Latitude and Longitude Map Match Game

 

Footnotes 2

Advanced: Inspired by this topic? Visit this video to understand how Longitude was discovered:

The remarkable story of the discovery of Longitude by Dr Callahan

There are is also a very accessible books on this topic at the Library:

Sea Clocks: The Story of Longitude by Louise Boden

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