The document discusses the elements of maps, including geographic coordinates, time zones, and methods to calculate distances. It explains the significance of imaginary lines such as the equator and the Greenwich Meridian in determining latitude and longitude. Additionally, it includes references to games and quizzes to engage with the content and reinforce learning about geography.

1. LET'S SITUATE PLACES!
ELEMENTS ON A MAP IMAGINARY LINES AROUND THE
EARTH
GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES TIME ZONES ON EARTH
Let's practice!

2. ELEMENTS ON A MAP
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Scale
zoom
Compass
rose
zoom
Key
zoom
Let's calculate distances: political map of Spain
GAME (step 2): elements on a map
http://teanimasyaprendemos.blogspot.com.es/2015/08/lets-
situate-places-interactive-maps.html#more

3. IMAGINARY LINESBack outline
GAME: locate places according to their
latitude and longitude.
Meridians
Parallels
Let's find places: World map.

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The Equator is at 0º. It divides the Earth into the
Northern and the Southern Hemispheres.
Parallels are used to measure latitude (the distance to the Equator).
Tropic of Cancer is at 23º 27' N.
Arctic Circle is at 66º 33' N.
Tropic of Capricorn is at 23º 27' S.
Antarctic Circle is at 66º 33' S.
ZOOM

5. Back outline
The Greenwich Meridian is at 0º and divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western
Hemispheres.
Meridians are used to measure longitude (the distance to the
Greenwich Meridian).
ZOOM

6. GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES
The geographic coordinates of a point are its latitude and longitude.
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For example, the coordinates of point A are 40º N, 60º E.
Because A is found on parallel 40, to the North of the Equator and on meridian 60, to the
East of Greenwich Meridian.
ZOOM
Tell me the coordinates: World map.
GAME (step 3): elements on a map

7. TIME ZONES ON EARTH
The Earth's surface has been divided into 24 time zones.
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outline
The reference is the zone which corresponds to the Greenwich Meridian.
To the West, each zone is one hour earlier.
To the East, each zone is one hour later.
GAME (step 5): trivia quiz
Click on the map
GAME: time zones Home

8. Back
Let's practice!
Our summer holiday
3) 56º N 3º W
2) 36º N 1º E
Watch out! 1º=60'
1) 40º 20' N 3º 40' E
GRADE MINUTE SECOND
X 60
X 60
: 60: 60
Watch a video
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1)Madrid
2)Ibiza
3)Escocia

9. The pictures where found on these pages:
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/romance/spanish/219/01prehistoria/spainpolitical.gif
http://uruyhue.blogspot.com.es/2012/03/ubicandonos-en-el-planeta.html
http://alemaniaepo88.blogspot.com.es/2014/05/ubicacion-geografica_12.html