Science 7

Science – Grade 7
Quarter 4 – Module 1: Location of the Philippines using Coordinate System
First Edition, 2020

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Science 7
Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module1
Coordinate System
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to Science 7 Self-Learning Module 1 on Location of the Philippines

using Coordinate System!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed, and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely: Communication,
Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
 For the Learner:

Welcome to Science 7 Self-Learning Module 1 on Location of the Philippines

using Coordinate System!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.
 EXPECTATIONS

This module aimed to identify the different coordinate system.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify important imaginary lines on the globe/map used in locating places;

2. label the imaginary lines on the globe; and
3. show the importance of imaginary lines in locating places.

PRETEST

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

1. Which of the following illustrations represent the lines of latitude?

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
B. Latitude D. Prime Meridian

3. How do lines of longitude or meridians run on the globe?

A. From North Pole to South Pole
B. From North Pole only
C. From West to East
D. From East to West

4. Why lines of latitude never intersect?

A. They converge at the poles
B. They are parallel lines
C. They are vertical lines
D. They are oval

5. Why imaginary lines are set on a globe or map?

A. To locate places
B. To travel abroad
C. To ask directions
D. To give directions
 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

LESSON

COORDINATE SYSTEM

Where is the Philippines? Some of you may answer, its located on Earth or it
can be found in Asian continent but where exactly is the location of the Philippines
on Earth or in Asian continent? Tricky question, right? But this can be answer in
today’s module and the following modules, using the coordinate system or the
imaginary lines on the globe.

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.
 NORTH

SOUTH

Figure 1. Latitude
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.

Figure 2. Longitude
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.

Figure 3. Equator

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.
 Figure 4. Prime Meridian

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.

ACTIVITIES

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).
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 (0º).
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.

1.

3.
2.

5.

4.

6.

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?

POSTTEST

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

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

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

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

4. How does latitude differ from longitude?

A. Latitude measures south only while longitude measures east only
B. Latitude measures north only while longitude measures west only
C. Equator is the reference point of latitude while prime meridian is the
reference point of longitude
D. Prime meridian is the reference point of latitude while equator is the
reference point of longitude

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
Pre-test Recap Wrap - Up
1. A 1. M 1. True
2. A 2. G 2. True
3. A 3. B 3. True
4. B 4. M 4. 0°
5. A 5. M 5. Meridians
Activity 1 Activity 2
1. Latitude 1. North Pole
2. Northern and Southern 2. Latitude
3. Parallel 3. Longitude
4. Degrees 4. Prime meridian
5. Decreases 5. Equator
6. West and East 6. South Pole
7. Coordinate system GQ: Latitude, Longitude,
8. Prime Meridian Prime meridian, equator
9. 90°
10.Perpendicular
Activity 3
(The teacher may consider different acceptable answers.)
Valuing
(The teacher may consider different acceptable answers.)
Post test
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. D
KEY TO CORRECTION
 References
A. Book

Asuncion et. al. 2017. Science Learner’s Module. Pasig. FEP Printing Corporation

B. Online and Electronic Sources

https://journeynorth.org/tm/LongitudeIntro.html

https://astro.unl.edu/naap/motion1/tc_units.html#:~:text=The%20primary%20uni
t%20in%20which,into%2060%20seconds%20(%E2%80%9D).