Five Themes of Geography — Location| Latitude: North & South

Five Themes of Geography — Location Latitude: North & South | Latitude Line Mapping Challenge | Grades 6–8

Help students understand latitude and its connection to climate with this engaging, no-prep geography investigation! Students explore how latitude lines measure location north and south of the Equator and how latitude relates to the amount and angle of sunlight a place receives.
Students research latitude lines, compare locations, identify patterns, and create a Latitude Line Map that connects latitude, sunlight, and general climate characteristics.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Teacher Directions
- Student Overview + Mini Research Questions
- Group Activity Directions
- Latitude Research & Planning
- Latitude & Climate Comparison
- Latitude Mapping Challenge
- Climate Connections
- Digging Deeper Analysis
- Color + printer-friendly B&W student pages

PERFECT FOR
- Sub Plans
- Five Themes of Geography
- Latitude & Longitude Units
- Map Skills
- World Geography
- Humanities & Social Studies
- STEM Connections
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Geography Review
- Grades 6–8

WHAT TEACHERS LOVE
✓ No-prep and easy to implement
✓ Designed for 1–2 class periods
✓ Connects latitude to real-world climate patterns
✓ Builds mapping, research, and geographic reasoning skills
✓ Moves beyond definitions to application and analysis
✓ Color and B&W versions included