Compass & Directions
What is a Compass?
A tool that uses a magnetic needle to show direction. Know the four main directions: North, South, East, W
What is a map?
A map is a drawing or picture that shows a place and where things are located.
Equator means....
The line at 0° latitude. It divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemisphere
When walking from the office down the 6th grade hallway what direction are you walking?
EAST
Who is the 6th grade social studies teacher?
Mrs. Garner
Does a compass uses batteries?
NO!
What is the first step of reading a map?
Prime Meridian Means....
The line at 0° longitude. It divides Earth into the Eastern and Western hemisphere.
When walking from Mrs. G's Room to the old gym in the 7th grade hallway what direction are you walking?
SOUTH
Who is the Assistant Principle at HJHS
Mr. C
How does a compass work?
Inside a compass is a magnetic needle that can spin freely. One end of the needle points toward magnetic north. The compass shows the four main directions: North, South, East, and West. You can use these directions to figure out where you are going.
What does a Political Map show?
A political map shows places created or divided by people and governments. Look for countries, states, capital cities, and
borders.
North / South directions used with...
LATITUDE measures how far north or south a place is.
When walking up the staircase outside of the art-room what direction are you walking?
WEST
Who is the Librarian at HJHS?
Mrs. Cline
Soldiers, park rangers, search and rescue workers, sailors, pilots, surveyors, and hiking guides
What does a map scale do?
A map scale tells you how a distance on a map compares to a real distance. For example: 5 inches = 500 miles.
EAST / WEST directions are used with...
LONGITUDE. Measure of how far east or west a place is.
When walking from the new gym to the office what direction are you generally walking?
NORTH
What are both of the Secretaries names?
Mrs. Thacker / Mrs. Kuhn's
What are the 4 intermediate directions?
Northeast (NE) Southeast (SE) Southwest(SW) Northwest(NW)
How are physical and topographical maps similar?
Physical and topographical maps are similar because they show the geography and physical features of terrain.
What is a Continent....
A continent is one of the seven large areas of land on Earth.
If you leave HJHS to go to the Highschool what direction are you traveling?
SOUTH EAST
What does Mrs. Hacke teach in 7th grade?
LANGUAGE ARTS