I. Choose one country either your home country or your parent’s home country. If you and your parents are
from the USA, please choose a country you want to visit. Identify the capital city of that country. (My parents are from Ecuador)
II. Write 3-4 paragraphs to describe this specific country and city’s coordinates- precise latitude, longitude and
the neighboring countries. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between New York city and a
city in your home country in terms of latitude, longitude, Polaris and time zone. Your writing should include the
following information.
III. Use check –off list to help you brainstorm your ideas.
- What is your or your parent’s home country? (What country do you want to visit?) Where is it located
(Northern or Southern Hemisphere)? What are the neighboring countries? - Which is the capital city? What is the precise longitude and latitude of this city?
- What is the longitude and latitude of the place where you live now?
- How is the altitude of Polaris in New York different from your native country or country you want to visit?
- What is the time difference between New York City and the city in your home country? If yes, why is there a
time difference? If not, explain the reasons. - Draw a conclusion of how latitude affects the altitude of Polaris and longitude determines the time zone in the
world.
IV. Include an Image of your home country and indicate the name of the capital city. Label the longitude and
latitude of the capital city. Indicate the names of the neighboring countries
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