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Here are the teacher pack items for What Is Geography?:
Overview In this experience, students are introduced to the study of geography. They explore and describe the six elements of geography. Next, they learn about the tools geographers use and some of the real-life jobs that geographers do. Finally, they write their own article about how geography affects their everyday lives. Objectives
You’ve heard the term geography before and you probably know it has to do with places and maps. But what is it really? Is it maps and globes and compasses? In this experience, you’ll begin to learn just how big a topic geography really is!
Objectives:
Take a look at the first screen of this cartoon.
In your own words, write a definition of geography.
Point out that geography is a field that includes a variety of related parts. Your students’ answers may have focused on single parts.
Now read the rest of the cartoon.
What systems does geography explore? Choose all that apply.
Which are examples of parts of human systems? Choose all that apply.
What does the following statement mean: “Geography is something you do, not just something you know”?
There may be terminology that is challenging for students in this cartoon. Clarify terms as needed. For example, help them to understand that spatial is a word that means related to space. Guide students to focus on the big idea of the cartoon, which is that geography is a much broader area of study than facts about world locations.
See the teacher pack for additional resources on introducing geography.
