National Geographic
National Geographic: Introduction to Latitude and Longitude
In this lesson, students learn to determine the latitude and longitude of locations within the United States, while making observations about climate and the ways in which these measurements can be useful. Includes maps and discussion...
Social Studies for Kids
Social Studies for Kids: Latitude and Longitude
A collection of latitude and longitude mapping activities ranging from pin-pointing exact locations on the globe to researching the history behind this basic geography concept.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Latitude and Longitude
Try to locate famous landmarks using latitude and longitude coordinates in this interactive classroom activity.
Pamela Seed
The Art and Science of Fifteenth Century Navigation: Latitude
Chronicle of the changes that occurred in various areas when latitude was identified in 1516. Site includes links to the changes in maps, compass roses, and the science of sailing.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Great Circles and Straight Lines
Using maps, young scholars explore the concept of distances along great circles and straight lines. Airline flight paths are used as an example.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Latitude & Longitude
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Latitude & Longitude.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Assessing the Situation
In this activity, students will use the scale, the key, and longitude and latitude on a map to determine where they have crashed. They will then use the map scale to determine the distance to the nearest city and how long it will take...
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Map of Southern States of America 1795
A large and detailed map of the southern U.S. States and territories to the immediate west. Indicates rivers, the Appalachian Mountains and latitude and longitude.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Where Is Here?
In this instructional activity, students are shown the very basics of navigation. The concepts of relative and absolute location, latitude, longitude and cardinal directions are discussed, as well as the use and principles of a map and...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Plot Your Course Navigation
In this unit, students learn the very basics of navigation, including the different kinds of navigation and their purpose. The concepts of relative and absolute location, latitude, longitude and cardinal directions are discussed, as well...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: United States Canal Zone Isthmus of Panama, 1912
A map from 1912 of the United States Canal Zone in Panama. The map shows the location of the canal, the deepened approaches to the canal, and the locks. The map also shows mountain ranges, railroads, projected railroads, post offices,...
Harvard University
Harvard University: Maps and Mapping
This site is provided for by Harvard University. Students follow a map on a scavenger hunt, create a map of their classroom and their town, learn how to read topographic maps, and discover latitude and longitude in these inquiry activities.
NASA
Nasa: Latitude and Longitude
This site from NASA provides definitions of latitude and longitude with good graphics.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Types of Maps
Enchanted Learning provides an easy-to-understand explanation of projections. Site also provides a graph of related terms such as conic projection, cylindrical projection, Mercator projection, and more.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Teaching About and Using Coordinate Systems [Pdf]
Provides lessons and activities for teaching about the different types of coordinate systems including the Cartesian coordinate system, the Geographic Coordinate System, the Universal Transverse Mercator grid, and the State Plane...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Map a Buddy
This activity serves to introduce the concept of tracking and spatial movements of animals in relation to the environment in which they live. The following activity will aid student understanding of animal tracking and how technology...
SMART Technologies
Smart: Final Project Map Skills
This lessons explores the different ways we can view our world along with the different parts of a map or globe.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq
Detailed geographical information on any country is available at this site. Within the World Map section, you can get facts and figures about each country's geography, demographics, government, political system, flags, historical and...
Other
Physical Geography: Glossary of Terms
Teachers who are looking for a complete course study in physical geography need this site. It is very well organized and colorfully designed. It contains an online glossary, study guides, links, clip art, maps etc.
Other
National Atlas
This site is excellent for mapping. You can create ANY kind of map you need. Select all kinds of layers: agriculture, biology, boundaries, climate, history, and more, and then select the geography. It does take some time to figure out...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Global Knowledge Where in the World Am I?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains the division of the hemispheres, northern and southern, and eastern and western. The Equator and Prime Meridian are defined, as well as latitude and longitude. Students are given...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: West Indies and Central America, 1872
A map from 1872 of the West Indies and Central America. The map shows political boundaries at the time, capitals, major cities, and ports, railroads, main steamship routes, rivers, terrain and coastal features, and banks. The map shows...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Europe on a Conic Projection, 1915
A map of Europe on a simple conic projection showing straight meridians or lines of longitude, and concentric circular parallels or lines of latitude.
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: Alabama State Maps
Check out this site from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory for several different types of maps for the state of Alabama. You can find everything from a county map to a shaded relief map. If you are looking for map...