Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR
Dao, Pagadian City

Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) Template

Subject and Grade: Science 7
Quarter No. 4 Week No. 1
I. Learner and Material Basic Information
Name: _____________________________________________________ Score: _______________
Section: ____________________________________________________ Date: ________________
Activity Title: Locating Places on Earth Using Coordinate System
Learning Competency: Demonstrate how places on Earth may be located using a coordinate system
(S7ES-IVa-1)
References: https://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/imagee.htm
http://www.jsu.edu/depart/geography/mhill/phygeogone/ltlng.jpg
https://math.scholastic.com/content/dam/classroom-magazines/math/issues/2019-20/121619/
star-wars/MA5-20201216-04-STARWRSMAP-PopUp.jpg
(source:geographyrealm.com), (source:commons.wikimedia.org), (source:www.vemaps.com),
II. Concept Notes/Digest/Background information/Illustrative Examples
Now that you have studied about our
globe, you will notice that there are two different
lines. The horizontal line is what we call the
latitude. At most, there are five latitudes with
special names which are listed in the table below.

Now that you know the different names of our latitude, take note of the Equator which is the
center of our globe. It is the reference line in determining the latitude and the basis for identifying
northern and southern hemispheres.
When we say northern hemisphere, it is an area located from above the equator up to the North
Pole while the southern hemisphere is an area located from below the equator down to the South Pole.
Aside from the horizontal lines, there are also vertical lines which are called the longitude. The starting
point for longitude is the Prime Meridian, which is at longitude 0° or at Greenwich, London, United Kingdom.

To the right of the Prime Meridian or the eastern hemisphere, the longitude is written as 15° E, 30° E
and so on. To the left or the western hemisphere, the longitude is written as 15° W, 30° W and so on.
As you can see, the Prime Meridian is the reference line in determining the longitude and the basis for
understanding whether a certain place is found in the eastern hemisphere or western hemisphere.
The location of a certain place can be described by using latitude and longitude. The intersection point
between the latitude and the longitude of a certain place to find its location is called coordinate.
 The figure below shows the city which is near to 15°N and 120°E is Lingayen, as well as 15°N and 115°E
where the South China Sea is found, and also in 13°N and 124°E where the Pacific Ocean is found.

III. Activities/Exercises/Guide Questions

Activity 1: Latitude or Longitude?
Directions: Using the illustration below identify if the given reference point is a LATITUDE or LONGITUDE line.

1. 300 North __________________ 6. 450 East ______________________

2. 600 South __________________ 7. 150 East ______________________
3. 300 West ___________________ 8. Equator ______________________
4. 75 0 North __________________ 9. 450 South ____________________
5. 900 North __________________ 10. Prime meridian _______________

Activity 2: What are my Coordinates?

Directions: Give the coordinates (latitude and longitude) for each letter. Letter A is done for you
Activity 3: Finding Continents

Directions: Identify the continents found at the given latitude and longitude coordinates. Locate them on the
given map below. Write your answer on the blank.

1. 60°N, 100°W _______________________________

2. 60°N, 100°E ________________________________

3. 20°S, 60°W ________________________________

4. 20°N, 20°E _________________________________

5. 20°S, 140°E ________________________________

Reflection:

Complete the given statement:

I learned that ____________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

I realized that ____________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

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Prepared by:

HONEY L. OCLAMAN
Name of Teacher
Rebokon AVHS
School