What is Geography?

Social Studies 9Mr. Schofield

Lesson 3Monday, April 14th, 2014

Textbook Pg.160

Today’s Forecast• Check-in & attendance• Current Events (overview) & Presentations • Recap from last week (Climate Change)• Presentation on Various Regions• Geographic Terms textbook activity• Exit Slip: Geographic Terms worksheet• Hand back Mind Map rubrics• Closing assessment, next class forecast

Current Events Assignment

Recap from Global Climate Change Reading Activity

• What did you learn?• What were some of the opinions?• What were some of the facts?• Who is responsible for this ‘problem?’• Who is most likely to ‘fix’ this?• Do you have any questions?

Home, Sweet Home

The 8 Magnificent Regions (pg.163)

• Appalachian Region• The Coastal Plains• The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands• The Interior Plains• The Canadian Shield• The Western Cordillera• The Intermountain Region• The Arctic

Overview of UnitEach class will focus on one of the 8 regions• We will be looking at various specific themes

for each region (climate, topography, etc.)• We will also highlight a unique topic for each.• I will routinely show Images and short videos.• Any questions?

Unit ProjectYou will keep a ‘journal’ for this Unit.• Part of this will be physical geography• Part of this will be human geography• This will be checked weekly & graded at end of unit• I will provide you with a template page to fill-in• Any questions?

* More details about Unit project during next class

What is Geography?

Geographic Terms1. Each of you will be given a geographic term.2. Research the term in the textbook.3. Write down the definition and an exampleYOU WILL HAVE 5 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS

I. When I mention the term you have, please write down your response on the board.

II. Everyone should copy notes for ALL terms.

Closing• Do you have any questions?• Next Class:– Overview of Unit End Project– Appalachian Region: What to look for?– Remember to sign-up for the current events

assignment …• Homework:– Complete Geographic Terms worksheet– Read Pg. 161-163 & Take Notes (will be checking)