Latitude and Longitude Worksheets for Grades 6–8
In grades 6–8 geography, students learn how to locate places using latitude and longitude, understand map projections, and explore how these concepts help us describe world regions and their physical features. Mastering these skills is essential for understanding maps, climate zones, and global connections.
Here you’ll find a variety of free latitude and longitude worksheets, tests, and interactive lessons designed for middle school. Teachers can assign these materials online with a class code or print them for classroom or homework use. All resources can be copied and adapted to fit your students’ needs, or you can create your own using AI.
Materials (7 materials)
Test
Latitude, longitude and time zones test
This test allows 7th-grade students to practice identifying latitude and longitude, understanding hemispheres, and calculating time differences across time zones, including the International Date Line, through multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
Geography · Grade 7 · Used 1 time · Oct 15, 2026
Worksheet
Map projections compared
This 8th-grade classroom material helps students compare different map projections by analyzing their distortions and purposes. Students practice understanding projection types through questions on characteristics, ordering maps by area preservation, and matching projections to their features.
Geography · Grade 8 · New · Oct 15, 2026
Worksheet
Finding places with coordinates
This activity helps 7th-grade students practice reading and interpreting coordinates, including identifying hemispheres and understanding absolute versus relative locations. Students answer questions, fill in blanks, and sequence steps to locate places on a map.
Geography · Grade 7 · New · Oct 15, 2026
Lesson
Map projections: flattening the Earth
This 8th-grade classroom material helps students explore map projections by practicing questions on why maps distort, comparing projections like Mercator, and understanding how to locate places using latitude and longitude. Students reinforce concepts through multiple-choice, sequencing, and fill-in-the-blank exercises.
Geography · Grade 8 · New · Oct 15, 2026
Lesson
Latitude and longitude: the global grid
This classroom material helps 6th-grade students practice understanding latitude and longitude by identifying key lines like the equator and prime meridian, and writing geographic coordinates through question-based exercises and step-by-step activities.
Geography · Grade 6 · New · Oct 15, 2026
Test
Latitude and longitude quiz
This quiz helps 6th-grade students practice understanding latitude and longitude concepts through multiple-choice and short-answer questions about the Equator, Prime Meridian, hemispheres, and coordinate locations. It encourages applying geographic knowledge to identify specific lines and regions.
Geography · Grade 6 · New · Oct 15, 2026
Worksheet
Latitude and longitude practice
Students practice locating and understanding lines of latitude and longitude by answering multiple-choice and ordering questions, as well as identifying cities based on coordinates. Designed for 6th grade level to enhance geographic skills.
Geography · Grade 6 · New · Oct 15, 2026
Questions teachers ask
What do latitude and longitude worksheets cover for grades 6–8?
These worksheets focus on reading coordinates, interpreting maps, and understanding how latitude and longitude are used to locate places and regions.
Can I edit or adapt the worksheets for my class?
Yes, all materials can be copied and customized to match your lesson plans or students’ learning levels.
Are the worksheets suitable for both classroom and homework use?
Yes, you can use them online with a class code or print them for in-class activities or homework assignments.