Latitude and longitude: Festive traditions around the world
Last updated: 15/11/2023
An ideal key stage 3 resource for the run-up to Christmas. Students practise their map skills and learn some fun festive facts in the process.
The PowerPoint presentation recaps what latitude and longitude are and links to a video clip of how to plot them. Students then locate coordinates on a world map to identify in which countries a whole range of festive traditions are observed.
The festive traditions include:
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13.79° N 88.89° W |
6. There are firework displays on 24th and 25th December. Children celebrate with sparklers, known as estrellitas (little stars). |
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36.67° N 138.65 °E |
7. A KFC feast is eaten as a Christmas meal. |
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