Civil War Cities on a Latitude and Longitude Grid
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Civil War Cities on a Latitude and Longitude Grid" is written for 8th Grade (Ages 13-14), and it covers C3 Framework D2.Geo.1.6-8. A 7th grader who is already steady on Map Skills and Coordinates can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
8th grade social studies worksheet: plot Civil War cities such as Vicksburg and Gettysburg on a latitude and longitude grid. Answer key included. Part of our latitude, longitude and historical maps map skills and coordinates collection. Aligned to C3 Framework standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Start with a plotting sheet such as Civil War Cities, which has two places plotted as models. Move to degrees and minutes and the distance sheet once decimal degrees are comfortable.
What students will practice
- Students will plot six Civil War places on a latitude and longitude grid.
- Students will find the places farthest south and farthest west from the table.
- Students will compute the degrees between places such as Richmond and Washington.
Curriculum Links
C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Social Studies · 8th Grade
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FAQ
How do I use this latitude, longitude and historical maps worksheet?
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Start with a plotting sheet such as Civil War Cities, which has two places plotted as models. Move to degrees and minutes and the distance sheet once decimal degrees are comfortable.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Plot Civil War cities such as Vicksburg and Gettysburg on a latitude and longitude grid. The directions on the page read: Washington and Charleston are plotted for you. Plot and label the other six places from the table on the grid. Then use the grid and table to answer the questions. An answer key is included.
Can I use this latitude, longitude and historical maps worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade Map Skills and Coordinates, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
Where did the transcontinental railroad lines meet?
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The Union Pacific, built west from Omaha, and the Central Pacific, built east from Sacramento, met at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory, on May 10, 1869. The sheet plots each line's stops by coordinates.
What was the 36°30′N line?
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It was the Missouri Compromise line of 1820. Slavery was barred north of it in the rest of the Louisiana Purchase, except in Missouri.
What did the United States look like after 1783?
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The map shows the 13 states, western land claimed by some states, Spanish Louisiana and Florida and British Canada. Students name the numbered states and features such as the 31st parallel.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 8th Grade |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Topic | Map Skills and Coordinates |
| Standard | D2.Geo.1.6-8 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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