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Introduction to Geography

Introduction to Geography. 8 th Grade Social Studies. When you hear the word “geography”, what comes to mind?. Geography is…. “the study of Earth and its peoples, places, and environments”. In other words…. How the Earth looks physically

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Introduction to Geography

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  1. Introduction to Geography 8th Grade Social Studies

  2. When you hear the word “geography”, what comes to mind?

  3. Geography is… • “the study of Earth and its peoples, places, and environments”

  4. In other words… • How the Earth looks physically • Where you are located and the culture that comes along with it • How the different parts of the world work together

  5. What is culture? • “the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time” • Example: how you dress, where you live, what you celebrate, religion • Example: Quest has its own culture – the knights (student drawn logo), blue & green, school uniforms

  6. Bodies of Water

  7. Landforms Canyons Mountains Valleys

  8. Landforms Continued Plains Hills Glaciers

  9. Natural Resources • “products of the Earth that people use to meet their needs” • Examples: solar and wind energy

  10. Draw your “perfect” geography • Everyone will need a blank piece of paper and coloring utensils • Must be in color • Pick a city/state/area, google pictures, and draw your interpretation • Your drawing should include at least 2 geographical features we discussed • Label specifics (such as Pacific Ocean or Mt. Charleston) • Please don’t forget to include your name and period number (example: Ms. Bass, B2) • This assignment is due in class today Where would you LOVE to live?

  11. How Geographers View The World Chapter 1 – Lesson 1

  12. What do geographers do? • Study how people live, in terms of space & place • Where people live on the surface of the Earth? • Why do people live in that specific area? • How do people interact with one another? • How do people interact with the physical environment?

  13. Thinking Spatially • Referring to Earth’s features in terms of location, shapes, and relationships to one another • Examples: physical features (height, width, depth), the sizes & shapes of cities

  14. Thinking Spatially • Mount Charleston • Elevation (height): 11,916 ft. • Distance: 35 miles NW of Las Vegas • How does it differ from LV? • Plant life • Animal life • Weather

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