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Geography

Geography. The study of where things are, why they are there, and the relationship to people, things, ideas, and other places. History and Geography. These studies work together. What makes a place special? 2 branches: Physical and Human.

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Geography

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  1. Geography The study of where things are, why they are there, and the relationship to people, things, ideas, and other places.

  2. History and Geography • These studies work together. • What makes a place special? • 2 branches: Physical and Human. • Physical Geography: Climate, Landforms, Weather, Water. • Human Geography: Study of the patterns of human life, changes made by people, and supplies from nature

  3. Theme 1: Location • "Where are we?"   is the question that the theme Location answers. • Two types of Location: • Absolute • Global latitude and longitude location • Street address • Relative • described by landmarks, time, direction or distance from one place to another and may associate a particular place with another.

  4. Theme 2: Place • What kind of place is it? • Places have both human and physical characteristics. • Physical characteristics include mountains, rivers, soil, wildlife. • Human characteristics are from the ideas and actions of people: buildings, roads, clothing, and food are a few examples. • What are some physical and human characteristics of St. Paul? (2 min quick write) (im thinking)

  5. Theme 3: Human/Environment Interaction • How do humans and the environment affect each other? • There are three key concepts to human/environmental interaction: 1. Humans learn how to live on the environment.2. Humans modify the environment.3. Humans depend to the environment. • Given the choice, where would you live?  Why?  • What is the environment like there? • How do people interact with the environment?  • How do the physical features affect us?

  6. Theme 4: Movement • Travel, trade, and communication have shaped our world in powerful ways. • Humans occupy places unevenly on Earth because of the environment but also because we are social beings.  We interact with each other through travel, trade, information flows and political events. • Not only do humans move but ideas also move; fashion, music, technology, even religion can move.  • What is another example of an idea that moves?  • How do we depend on people in other places?   • How would our lives change if our movement options changed?

  7. Theme 5: Region • A region is the basic unit of study in geography.  A region is an area that displays a unity in terms of the government, language or landform. • Regions can be mapped and analyzed. • Types of regions: • Formal: Defined by government or administrative boundaries. • Functional: An area defined by a function • Vernacular: Defined by a people’s perception

  8. Now Lets Label a World Map • Oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Indian • Continents: N. America, S. America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Antarctica. • Rivers and Lakes • Mountain Ranges • Seas and Bays • You will need three colored pencils and a sheet of paper.

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