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to your

Science 7 CLASS!

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Quarter 4
Self-Learning
Module 1

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division of Pasig City

Science 7
COORDINATE SYSTEM
MELC: Demonstrate how places on Earth
may be located using a coordinate system.
Week 1
Day 1
Schools Division of Pasig City
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division of Pasig City

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the learning episode, you
are expected to:
• identify important imaginary lines on the
globe/map used in locating places;
• label the imaginary lines on the globe; and
• show the importance of imaginary lines in locating
places.
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It’s PRE-TEST TIME!

Let us check if you have an idea about our topic for

today.
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the
chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
PRETEST

1.Which of the following

 

illustrations represent the

lines of latitude?
PRETEST
 

2. An imaginary line dividing the

earth’s surface into two hemispheres
the Northern Hemisphere and Southern
Hemisphere, it is located at 0º, which
of the following imaginary lines is
being described?

A. Equator C. Longitude
A. Equator C. Longitude
B.
B.Latitude
Latitude D.
D. Prime
PrimeMeridian
Meridian
PRETEST
 

3. How do lines of longitude

or meridians run on the
globe?
A.
A.From
FromNorth
NorthPole
Poleto
toSouth
SouthPole
Pole
B. From North Pole only
B. From North Pole only
C.
C.From
FromWest
Westto
toEast
East
D.
D.From
FromEast
Eastto
toWest
West
PRETEST
 

4. Why lines of latitude

never intersect?

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Theyconverge
convergeatatthe
thepoles
poles
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B.They
Theyare
areparallel
parallellines
lines
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arevertical
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lines
D.
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Theyare
areoval
oval
PRETEST
 

5. Why imaginary lines

are set on a globe or
map?
A.
A.To
Tolocate
locateplaces
places
B.
B.To
Totravel
travelabroad
abroad
C. To ask directions
C. To ask directions
D.
D.To
Togive
givedirections
directions
Let us check your answer!
1.A 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. A

GOOD JOB! Study the

lesson so you can get
a higher score for the
next test.
RECAP

Below are the characteristics of map and globe, identify each

characteristic whether for map or globe or both, write “M” if
it’s for map, “G” for globe or “B” for both, write your answer on
the space provided.
___________1. Shows legends or symbols of a place
___________2. Represents the model of the earth as round
like a ball
___________3. Has seven continents and their locations
___________4. Consists of compass rose
___________5. Has features of an area such as mountains,
rivers, and lakes
  

Coordinate System
is an arrangement of reference lines or imaginary lines on the
globe. By means of coordinate system the position or location of
any place on Earth’s surface can be determined and described.

Imaginary lines on the globe are the following: latitude,

longitude, equator, and prime meridian.

 
Latitude
Latitudes are horizontal lines; it is progressive angular measurements north or south of
the equator. Latitudes are imaginary lines running from east to west on the Earth’s surface.

Lines of latitude are often referred to as parallels, this is because latitude is a line that
runs parallel to the equator and never intersects. Parallels get smaller towards the poles than
closer to the equator. Latitude is measured in degrees.
Longitude
 
 
Longitudes are vertical lines; it gives the measurements east or west of the Prime Meridian. Longitudes are imaginary lines running from the North Pole to the South Pole. Lines of longitude
are often referred to as meridians.

Meridians are important for setting time zones. Longitudes are measured in equal degrees per line.
Equator
 
An imaginary line dividing the earth’s surface into two hemispheres; Northern Hemisphere (half of the globe from equator to North Pole) and
Southern Hemisphere (half of the globe from equator to South Pole).
 
Equator is located at zero degree (0º). With the Equator as the reference point, the North Pole lies at 90°N and the South Pole lies at 90°S.
Prime Meridian
 
 
An imaginary line dividing the earth’s surface into two hemispheres; Western Hemisphere and Easter Hemisphere.

Prime meridian serves as a reference point for measuring the distance east or west, located at zero degree (0º) at Greenwich, England. The farthest point eastwards from the Prime Meridian is
expressed as 180°E and the farthest point westward is expressed as 180°W. 
ACTIVITY TIME!
MODULE 1
ACTIVITY 1- “Underline the Imaginary Lines”

MODULE 1
ACTIVITY 2-“Parts of the Globe”

MODULE 1
ACTIVITY 3- “Home Map”
ACTIVITY 1: Underline the Imaginary Lines
DIRECTION: Complete each statement about imaginary lines,
underline the correct answer.

1. (Latitude, Longitude) is an imaginary line that runs

through the Earth’s surface from West to East.
2. Equator is the longest parallel that divides the Earth into
two hemispheres (Western and Eastern, Northern and
Southern).
3. All latitudes are (parallel, perpendicular) to the Equator.
4. Latitudes are measured in (meters, degrees).
5. As we move away from the Equator towards the Poles,
the length of the latitude (increases, decreases).
ACTIVITY 1: Underline the Imaginary Lines
DIRECTION: Complete each statement about imaginary lines,
underline the correct answer.

6. Longitudes are used to locate places in (north and south,

west and east).
7. A/An (coordinate system, equator) is a network of
intersecting latitudes and longitudes.
8. (Prime meridian, Equator) serves as a reference point for
measuring the distance east or west, located at zero degree.
9. North pole and South pole both measured (90°, 0°).
10. All longitudes are (parallel, perpendicular) to the Equator.
ACTIVITY 2: Parts of the Globe
PROCEDURE: Study the image of the globe below then, identify the parts that are
labelled in the image.

Guide Question:
What are the different imaginary lines on the globe?
ACTIVITY 3: Home Map
PROCEDURE:
Imaginary lines are useful in
locating places.

1. Create a simple map of the

location of your house in your
barangay or city, include the
barangay hall or municipal
hall, health clinic, church, wet
market or mall, and school
(any landmarks) near to your
location.
2. Your home map should have
the cardinal directions (north,
south, west, and east). Use the
box below to draw your map.
WRAP-UP

Modified True or False. Write true if the sentence is correct. If it is false, change
the underlined word/words with one that will make the sentence correct. Write your
answers on the space provided.

___________1. Coordinate system is consisting of latitude, longitude,

equator, and prime meridian.
___________2. Latitudes are imaginary lines running from west to east on
the Earth’s surface.
___________3. Prime meridian serves as a reference point for measuring the
distance east or west.
___________4. Equator is located at ninety degrees (90º).
___________5. Lines of longitude are often referred to as parallels.
VALUING

Have you tried to visit a place for

the first time? For instance, you are
going to Pasig Mega Market, if you
are unfamiliar with the location, what
is the best way to find specific stall or
food section in the wet market?
Why it is important to use
directory map?
It’s POST TEST
TIME!
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the
chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
POSTTEST
 

1. Equator divides the Earth’s

surface into two hemispheres,
which two hemispheres are being
determined?
A. Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere
B. Western Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
C. North Pole and South Pole
D. None of the above
POSTTEST
 

2. Why prime meridian serves as

the reference point for measuring
west or east distance?

A. It is located at zero degree (0º)

B. It is an imaginary line
C. It intersects equator
D. It is a meridian
POSTTEST
 

3. How do lines of latitude or

parallels run on the globe?

A. From North Pole to South Pole

B. From North Pole only
C. From West to East
D. From West only
POSTTEST
 

4. How does latitude differ

from longitude?
A. Latitude is known as parallel while longitude is
known as meridian
B. Latitude measures north or south while longitude
measures west or east
C. Equator is the reference point of latitude while
prime meridian is the reference point of longitude
D. All of the above
POSTTEST
 

5. Which of the following best

described coordinate system?

A. It locates places on Earth

B. It describes the position of places on
Earth
C. It is consisted of imaginary lines
such as latitude, longitude, equator,
and prime meridian
D. All of the above
Let us check your answer!

1. A
2. A
3. C
4. D
WELL DONE!
5. D
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