GEOGRAPHY CONCEPTS A concept is a ‘big idea’ that lies underneath all your studies in geography.

KEY CONCEPTS There are 7 main or Key Geographic concepts. These are the ones you must know and be able to use wherever you can.

Try to match the concept cards with their definition

The arrangement of features in space.

A process is a sequence of related actions 5

A part of the earth with several common features ENVIRONMENT

The effect of one thing on another

To make different

A way of viewing the world and people

Looking after resources now so they will last into the future. Sustainability

Now neatly copy these into your geography book CONCEPT MEANING PATTERN The arrangement of features in space ENVIRON-MENT A part of the earth with several common features PERCEPTION A way of viewing the world + people INTER-ACTION The effect of one thing on another PROCESS A sequence of related actions SUSTAIN-ABILITY Looking after resources now so they will last into the future CHANGE To make different

See if you can identify the key concepts in each of these photographs

What Concepts are these referring to? 1. The farmer first prepares his field, then he plants his crops, he waters the crop and when it is ready it is harvested, bundled and sent to the distributer for export. 2. Most of New Zealands population lives by the coast with fewer living inland. 3. In order to make sure we have enough supplies of petrol in the future we should encourage people out of cars and onto public transport 4. Valentines Day is too commercial. 5. The Pacific Islands are made up of coral reefs, sandy beaches and warm climate.

How well do you know your geographic ideas? “Once Upon A Time…….” Your task is to write a story using all 7 of the concepts … make sure you use each concept at least once and underline it in your story…….and try to use each word in its geographic context…. Interaction Perception Environment Change Pattern Process Sustainability