Find Your Longitude

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Grade Range: 4 - 6

Imagine that you are lost at sea with only a sextant. Could you figure out where you are? By applying logic, simple math skills, and knowledge of Greenwich time students can solve the problem of finding longitude and pinpointing a location. Background information, hints, and animations are provided.

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Tags

longitude, latitude,

Subjects

Math, Science,