Unit: Measuring Earth
Lesson 7: New York State Coordinates
Focus Question: How do we read between the lines? � (of latitude and longitude)
7
Oct
Launch:
Have you gone anywhere in �NY State outside of Long Island?
Which two hemispheres is New York State located in?
Northern & Western
New York State Coordinates
Take out your ESSRT and open to pp. 8!
ESSRT p. 8:
Generalized Bedrock Geology of New York State
This map is about the different types of rock found in NY and what time periods they formed during.
More importantly for this unit, on this map you can find:
ESSRT p. 8:
Generalized Bedrock Geology of New York State
More importantly for this unit, on this map you can find:
Cities are labeled with a ●
Note: NEW YORK CITY is so big, they cannot use a ● to represent all five boroughs.
Two mountains, Mt. Marcy and Slide Mt. are labeled with a ▲
Where are we?
Queens
Brooklyn
Staten
Island
Bronx
Manhattan
WWHS
ESSRT p. 8:
Generalized Bedrock Geology of New York State
On this map you can find:
Lake Ontario and Lake Erie are 2 of the 5 �Great Lakes of N. America.
The Finger Lakes �refers to an area of New York that consists of several North-South oriented lakes.
Trace around these lakes �with a blue colored pencil!
Can you find any rivers?
ESSRT p. 8:
Generalized Bedrock Geology of New York State
On this map you can find:
What is the distance, �in miles, between �Oswego, NY and Syracuse, NY?
~30 mi.
ESSRT p. 8:
Generalized Bedrock Geology of New York State
On this map you can find:
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Let’s work on latitude first:
Using a ruler and your colored pencil, draw in each line of latitude from 41°N to 45°N
Label them with the letter ‘N’�(for north, duh).
ESSRT p. 8:
Generalized Bedrock Geology of New York State
On this map you can find:
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Now, let’s do the longitude:
Using a ruler and a �different colored pencil, �draw in each line of longitude from 72°W to 79°W.
Label them with the letter ‘W’�(for west, duh).
ESSRT p. 8:
Generalized Bedrock Geology of New York State
Now we can find the coordinates of any city �on this map!
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But what if a city �isn’t located �exactly on these lines?
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What are the coordinates of Watertown, NY?
44° N, 76° W
BRAIN BREAK!
Take 5 minutes to stretch out, take a nap, �watch a TikTok, or just get ya mind right!
42°N
Reading Between the Lines
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Each line of latitude and longitude can be subdivided into 60 minutes.
60’
30’
15’
45’
55’
The halfway points between each line are marked.
For example:
The latitude that is halfway between 43°N and 44°N is written as:
43° 30’ N
Reading Between the Lines
What is the latitude of the ⭐?
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Each line of latitude and longitude can be subdivided into 60 minutes.
A location that is �halfway between �42°N and 43°N �would have a latitude of:
⭐
42° 30’ N
CLASS PRACTICE!
Reading Between the Lines
What is the latitude of the ⭐?
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Each line of latitude and longitude can be subdivided into 60 minutes.
A location that is �one quarter of the way between 44°N and 45°N �would have a latitude of:
⭐
44° 15’ N
Reading Between the Lines
What is the longitude of the ⭐?
Each line of latitude and longitude can be subdivided into 60 minutes.
A location that is �three quarters of the way between 77°W and 78°W �would have a longitude of:
⭐
77° 45’ W
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Unit: Measuring Earth
Lesson 8: New York State Coordinates Lab
Focus Question: What coordinates exist within NYS?
8
Oct
Launch:
Open your ESSRT to page 8.
List three NYS cities where the altitude of Polaris would be closest to 42°.
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ESSRT p. 9:
Energy and Mineral Resources of New York State
This map is about the different types of energy and mineral resources we have in NYS along with the cities (similar to ESSRT page 8)
ESSRT p. 9:
Energy and Mineral Resources of New York State
More importantly for this map you can find:
Cities are labeled with a ● and number.
Mineral Resources, are labeled with letters
ESSRT p. 9:
Energy and Mineral Resources of New York State
This map is about the different types of energy and mineral resources we have in NYS along with the cities (similar to ESSRT page 8)
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Draw the latitude and longitude lines on this map (the same as page 8.)
2. What are the coordinates of
Slide Mt., NY?
ESRT p. 9:
Energy and Mineral Resources of New York State
Now let’s practice!
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Slide Mt., NY?
42° N, 74°30’ W
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4. What are the coordinates of
Oneonta., NY?
ESSRT p. 9:
Energy and Mineral Resources of New York State
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3. What number represents
Oneonta, NY?
42°30’ N, 75°15’ W
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5. What mineral resource can be found in this area?
Bluestone Producing Area
UNIT COMPLETED!
NOW!!!: Lab #6
Thursday: Review
Friday: Test
Woohoo!