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 RESOURCES

Think 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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