History and Geography

Bell Work 1.What is geography? 2.Why should we study geography?

Why study geography?  It is the study of the earth’s physical and cultural features.  There are 2 branches of geography  Physical (landforms and climate)  Human (culture in an environment)  It is impossible to understand history, international politics, world economy, religions, philosophy, or patterns of culture without studying the geography.

Why study geography?  Geography affects resources.  Geography shapes culture.  Geography influences history.

Physical

Note: Climate and Weather are not the same thing!

Cultural

Instructions: Create a double flip and complete the 2 charts below. Under the flips, you should include a shorthand definition and example. Map Essentials H18-19 Title Compass Rose Scale Legend Locator Map 5 Themes of Geography H24-25 Location Place Human-Environment Interaction Movement Region

Bell Work (4 Minutes) Please pick up a World History Book.  Complete page TCAP Practice on page TN 9 (Red Pages)  Please write out the full answer  Example: C. The Aryan system was led by scholars who could write.

Double Flip Review Map Essentials 5 Themes of Geography

Saudi Arabia is mostly desert; however, there are oasis throughout the country. Region

Locator Map

The Middle Tennessee area is constantly growing, which means it is constantly changing. Movement

Directional Indicator Compass Rose

Memphis, TN has some of the best BBQ in the world. Place

Legend

The United States is located in the Western Hemisphere. Location

This shows where in the world an area is located. Locator Map

The distance between two points. Scale

People modify where they live in many ways. People in New York built public transportation to get around in the crowded area. Human-Environment Interaction

The United States: Thematic Title

Complete Mapping Activity 15 Minutes  Complete Handout  TURN HANDOUT INTO THE APPROPRIATE TRAY.  Return all supplies and books  Pack up and put your things under your desk

Game Rules  You must hear the entire question before you leave your seat.  The marker must be closed and back on the whiteboard ledge.  The person with the correct answer will get a point for their team.  Please step away from your answer so we can see it.  Remember: The primary purpose of the game is to master the information, winning the game is secondary.  Tiger Ticket to the team that wins the game.