Locate on map specific lines of longitude and latitude. (i.e., Prime Meridian, International Date Line, Equator, North and South Poles, Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and Arctic Antarctic Circles). 7.3.6

Links verified 3/29/2011

1. The Prime Meridian of the World - (0 degrees longitude)
2. The Equator and the Prime Meridian - from Social Studies for Kids
3. The Zero Line of Longitude - (Prime Meridian of the World)
4. A History of the International Date Line
5. The International Date Line - from the U. S. Naval Observatory
6. World Atlas International Date Line - map and explanation
7. The Equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn - three of the most significant imaginary lines running across the surface of the earth
8. Arctic Circle - the invisible circle of latitude on the earth's surface at 66 degrees 33' north
9. Arctic Circle Map - outlined on the map in yellow - the region of the Northern Hemisphere surrounding the North Pole
10. Antarctic Circle Map - outlined in yellow on the map - the region in the Southern Hemisphere surrounding the South Pole.
11. Basic Geography: Latitude and Longitude - from Social Studies for Kids
12. Look up the latitude and longitude of states in the U.S.
13. Find your Longitude - Interactive game
14. Latitude and longitude - latitude and longitude quiz
15. USA Latitude and Longitude Activity - from Enchanted Learning
16. Label the Latitude and Longitude - a world map from Enchanted Learning answers
17. Latitude and Longitude Printout Glossary - to be used with the world map above.
18. World map to use in latitude & longitude study - World Latitude and Longitude Activity to go with the map
19. World Latitude and Longitude Outline Map - from Enchanted Learning
20. Go to Enchanted Learning Software's Search page - enter latitude and longitude. You will find dozens of printable pages
21. Latitude and Longitude - Introduction

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