Transcript Unit 1 - Lake County Schools

Unit 1
The World
Bell Work 8/19
In your binder create a sheet that is for bell work.
• How would you describe the earth to a visitor from
another planet?
What is Geography?
• Geography
• “Earth description”
• This is the study of the distribution and interaction of physical
and human features on the earth.
What do geographers do?
• They look for patterns and connections between people
and the land that they live on.
SPATIAL
PLACES & REGIONS
HUMAN SYSTEMS
Elements of Geography
ENVIRONMENT &
SOCIETY
PHYSICAL SYSTEMS
***USES OF
GEOGRAPHY
World in Spatial Terms
• Absolute location
• Exact location
• Uses latitude and longitude to create a grid system
• Relative location
• Location of one place compared to another
Latitude and Longitude
• Latitude
• These imaginary lines help to locate places north
and south.
• The equator is at zero-degrees latitude.
• Longitude
• These imaginary lines help to locate places east and
west.
• The prime meridian is the zero-degree line of
longitude.
Places and Regions
• Place: a space with physical and human meaning
• Region: places connected by similar factors
• Formal Region: a place with a common characteristic (The Corn
Belt- Iowa/Illinois)
• Functional Region: central place and surrounding area
(Metropolitan areas-LA)
• Perceptual Region: a place grouped together by popular belief and
no objective data (heartland)
Physical Systems
• There are many physical processes that shape the patterns
of earth's surface
• Ocean currents, ecosystems, wind patterns, volcanoes
• Geographers look at how physical features interact with plant and
animal life to create, support, or change ecosystems.
• Ecosystem: community of plants and animals that depend upon
one another, and their surroundings, for survival
Human Systems
• Throughout history people have migrated
• This has caused the development of different cultures that have spread across
the Earth’s surface
• The characteristics, distribution, and complexity of earth's cultural mosaics
have all been impacted because of the migratory patterns of early humans
and also by the migration that still takes place
• Through migration and the quest for power there have been great and grave
impacts on the worlds history
• We will be discussing those throughout the year
Environment and Society
• Throughout history people have changed the planet to suit their
needs
• Dams, Bridges, Houses etc…
• The physical world has impacted how humans live their lives
• Transportation, underground cities
• Mountains and deserts can pose barriers
• Resources have also played a major impact in the story of man
• Those who have thrive, those who have not perish
Uses of Geography
• Geography can be used to interpret the past
• Using geography you can understand what cultural issues cause problems
and how maps have changed over time
• We can also use geographic information to see where we are
going
• We can use maps and statistics to gauge how we will be living our lives in
the future
15
MINUTES TO FINISH POSTER
1. Title (3 points)
 2.
 3.
Explanation of your theme (7 points)
a.
What it is?
b.
How does it relate to the study of geography?
c.
Why is it important?
Written examples of your theme (5 points)
 4. Pictures illustrating your theme (5 points)
 5. 1-2 minute presentation (5 points)
1-2 MINUTES
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INTRODUCE YOURSELVES
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NAME OF TOPIC
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DEFINITION
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EXPLAIN EXAMPLES
In groups, identify which of the Six Essential Elements
matches the example below
10.A student uses a mental map to determine how long it will take them to get from one class to
1.A student uses a map to determine how Nazi Germany took over Europe during World War 2
the next.
2.A student draws a map to represent where different groups of students sit in the lunch room.
11.Investors use data and maps to determine how another region will impact their investments
3.A professional map maker designs a map to show how far away South Lake High School is
12. In Florida, we wear shorts and sandals year round to stay cool
away from Disney World.
13.Europe formed the European Union in order to have a stronger economic impact on the
4.A map shows the migratory pattern of ducks from summer to winter.
world.
5.A contractor builds a dam in order to generate hydroelectric power.
14.A city planner uses a map to determine where to build a new school.
6.Nomads migrate from Asia to North America using the Bering Straight.
15.The United States has a wealth of resources allowing it to become a world power.
7.A map identifies the trade winds which affect weather patterns.
16.Mountain chains throughout the world prevented the spread of ideas throughout the world.
8.This year we will study different areas that contain common characteristics.
17.A scientist looks at a map that displays life expectancies for people in certain regions of the
9.A geographer uses data from maps to determine population density 30 years from now.
world.
18.The Iron Curtain described the line where Communism started in Eastern Europe.
SPATIAL
PLACES & REGIONS
PHYSICAL SYSTEMS
HUMAN SYSTEMS
ENVIRONMENT &
SOCIETY
USES OF
GEOGRAPHY
SPATIAL
3,10, 17
PLACES & REGIONS
2,8,18
PHYSICAL SYSTEMS
4,7,16
HUMAN SYSTEMS
6,11,13
ENVIRONMENT &
SOCIETY
5,12,15
USES OF
GEOGRAPHY
1,9,14