Welcome to World Geography
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Transcript of Welcome to World Geography
Created byMrs. LaPorteRHS2013
Questions?????????
What is Geography?What will we be
studying?Do we have to learn all the countries names and capitals?
Will there be lots of homework?
Where do I sit?
Will this class be hard?
Why should I care about places far away?
What is Geography?
What do you think it is?
LET’S BRAINSTORM!
What is Geography?The study of the earth and its features and of the distribution of life on the earth, including human life and the effects of human activity.
The science of space and place that brings together Earth's physical and human dimensions in the integrated study of people, places, and environments.
Geography is the study of man's natural environment and how it influences his social and cultural development.
The science that involves a combination of physical and cultural disciplines which are used to describe, explain and help us to understand our environment and our relationship to it.
Mrs. LaPorte’s definition of geography: The study of the physical and human features of the earth and the interactions between the two.
Why do we need Geography?
Geography helpscorrect American silly notions like…
OR…
Wimps
THERE ARE TWO DIVISIONS OF GEOGRAPHY
TWO DIVISIONS OF GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY
HUMAN PHYSICAL
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
Human LandscapesURBANIZATION
ECONOMICS
GOVERNMENT
CULTURE
HISTORY
PHYSICAL LANDSCAPESSOIL
WATER
ANIMALS CLIMATE
PLANTS
LANDFORMS
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Geography is all about asking
questions about our surroundings.
QUESTIONS ABOUT
THE LAND
QUESTIONS ABOUT
THE PEOPLE
QUESTIONSABOUT
THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE
HOW DO GEOGRAPHERS ANSWER THESE
QUESTIONS?
THROUGHGEOGRAPHIC INQUIRY
1. ASK GEOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS
Turn observations into a question you can explore.
2. ACQUIRE RESOURCESThink about what information you will need
and where you can find it.
3. EXPLORE GEOGRAPHIC DATA
Explore the data through visual representations like charts, graphs and maps.
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4. ANALYZE INFORMATION
Highlight key comparisons and look for patterns and relationships in the information. Make predictions based on these.
5. ACT UPON KNOWLEDGE
Use what you’ve learned to make better decisions.
GEOGRAPHYPRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
• Air and water quality monitoring• Recycling programs• Land use and transportation planning• Selection of locations for residential and
commercial development• What else???????????
GEOGRAPHY CAREERSCartography and GISGIS Analyst Applications Developer Image Analyst Cartographer
GeographyCollege Professor Environmental Lawyer Business Location Analyst Meteorologist
Travel and TourismArea Specialist Tourism Planner International Business Representative Travel Agent
Urban, Rural and Environmental PlanningUrban and Community Planner Applications Developer Regional Development Coordinator Zoning Administrator Airport Planner Environmental Studies
Park Ranger Hazardous-waste planner Forestry technician Public Lands Manager
Global StudiesInternational Trade and Development Cultural Exchange Environmental Protection Relief Services
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