Latitude, Longitude and Time Zones

Categories: Geography, Key Stage 2
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About Course

A Key Stage 2 geography course on the imaginary lines that help us find any place on Earth. Children learn about latitude and longitude, the Equator and hemispheres, the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, the Arctic and Antarctic Circles, the Prime (Greenwich) Meridian, and how the spinning Earth gives us day, night and time zones.

Tutwoo Kids is an independent learning provider. This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department for Education (DfE), Ofqual or any exam board. The certificate of completion celebrates your child’s learning; it is not a qualification.

What Will You Learn?

  • Explain latitude and longitude and read simple coordinates Locate the Equator, hemispheres, tropics and polar circles Know why the Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich in London Work out time differences using time zones

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Lines Around the Globe: Latitude
  • Special Lines: Tropics and Polar Circles
  • Longitude and the Prime Meridian
  • Day, Night and Time Zones

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