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 =

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

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

13. Videos:
 http://resources.woodlands-
junior.kent.sch.uk/time/meridian.htm
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYw
A_8qMt9I
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooZF
xjtiZ-A

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