W2: August 25 – 29, 2014

Monday, August 25

•Take out “Touring the States” Worksheet

•United States map - coloring

•Video

HAPPY BIRTHDAYMARSHALL & MASON– 6P

Tuesday, August 26

•Welcome Ms. Whited & Mr. Epperley – HOPS

•Regions of the United States•Regions Video•Pictures Video

•Quiz on Monday, September 9th on:▫YELLOW AND ORANGE

Wednesday, August 27

•Check in:▫Pencils▫Syllabus

•Unit 1: Intro to Geography▫Handouts page 1

•Video

•Quiz on Monday, September 9th on:▫YELLOW AND ORANGE

Unit 1: Introduction to Geography What is Geography? Page 4 Geography is the study of

The world, its people, and the landscape they create

Unit 1: Introduction to Geography Geography as a Science and as a

Social Science Page 5 Describe some types of work that a

geographer might do? They study people and their lives. Example: They ask why countries try to

change governments

Unit 1: Introduction to Geography Why is geography sometimes called a

social science? Because they study people and the

relationships among them.

Describe one way that studying geography might be useful. (This is an answer you will have to think of on your own after reading the textbook.)

Unit 1: Introduction to Geography Looking at the World Page 6 Briefly list some issues that

geographers study at the: Local Level?

Study local food, clothing, or housing Regional Level?

Population or transportation systems Global Level?

How events or ideas from one area affect people in others

Unit 1: Introduction to Geography Looking at the World Page 6 A region is a part of the world that …

Has one or more common features that distinguis it from others

Two examples of regions are… Rocky Mountains, Sahara Desert

Unit 1: Introduction to Geography The Geographer’s Tools Page 8 Describe the advantages and

disadvantages of using maps vs. using globes. Maps are flat and easier to work with

and show info but can distort the real shape of the Earth

Globe are spheres, expensive, show the world as it really is but doesn’t show all the information.

Unit 1: Introduction to Geography Geography for Life Page 14 List two reasons why people study

geography (in your own words). To understand the world around them To understand connections to people

around the world.

Unit 1: Introduction to Geography

Video

Thursday, August 28

•Elements of a Map WS

•Homework: Study for Quiz #1 ▫YELLOW AND ORANGE

Friday, August 29

•Turn in HOMEWORK

•Unit 1: Intro to Geography

▫Six Elements – Handout Page 2

•Homework: Study for Quiz▫YELLOW AND ORANGE

SIX ESSENTIAL ELEMENTSWorld Geography

The Six Essential Elements The World in Spatial Terms Places and Regions Physical Systems Human Systems Environment and Society The Uses of Geography

1.The World in Spatial Terms Using maps and images (pictures) to

gather information from a spatial perspective (view)

1.The World in Spatial Terms Example:

Imagine the route (path) you take home from school everyday.

1.The World in Spatial Terms

Example: Following a road map to

drive on vacation

1.The World in Spatial Terms Example:

Imagine the floor plan of your home.

2.Places and Regions

The physical and human characteristics of a place that can be used to form regions or groups.

2.Places and Regions

Example: Forming regions because of different

climate zones.

2.Places and Regions

Example: A country separated

into regions based upon the languages that are spoken there.

2.Places and Regions

Example: Grouping people by how much money

they make.

3.Physical Systems

Physical processes (systems/cycles) that shape Earth’s surface.

3.Physical Systems

Example: The water cycle can help to form the

Earth by allowing plants to grow.

3.Physical Systems

Example: Water can physically shape the Earth.

3.Physical Systems

Example: Erosion can shape the earth

3.Physical Systems

Example: Food Chain

4.Human Systems

The characteristics of humans and how we are all connected.

4.Human Systems

Example: Our economies connect us. We share

business and stores.

4.Human Systems

Example: The clothing you buy comes from all

around the world.

4.Human Systems

Example: We are connected through technology.

5.Environment & Society

How humans and the environment affect each other.

5.Environment & Society

Examples: Cutting down a forest to build new

homes Tornadoes destroying a town Diseases closing schools

5.Environment & Society

5.Environment & Society

6.The Uses of Geography

Using geography to understand the past, present, and the future.

6.The Uses of Geography

Example: We can use our knowledge about natural

disasters to help keep us safe.

6.The Uses of Geography

Example: We know how pollution destroys the

Earth, so now we can do something about it.

GEOGRAPHIC MARKERS

Hemispheres

There are four hemispheres Northern Southern Eastern Western

Hemispheres

The Equator separates the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

Hemispheres

The Prime Meridian separates the Eastern and Western hemispheres.

Continents

There are seven continents North America South America Europe Africa Asia Australia Antarctica

Oceans

There are four major oceans. Pacific Atlantic Indian Artic

Does anyone know of another ocean that has not been mentioned?