Geography Fall 2010

What is Geography a framework for the study of our world answers questions about our planet centered on people and where and how they live

Two Types Physical Geography –Landforms –Bodies of water –Climate –Weather –Plant and animal life Cultural Geography –How people interact with the environment Urban and rural life Demographics Ethnic groups Economics Politics

Geography Standards Location Places And Regions Physical Systems Human Systems Environment and Society Uses of Geography

Geographers Tools Maps –Two dimensional Globes –Three dimensional Past Present Google Maps Multi-dimensional

Learning Experiences in Elementary School Interactive Relevant/Integral Practical Fun

Map Skills Locate places on maps and globes –Identify continents –Identify hemispheres Know where they are –Find compass points –Use scale and compute distance Interpret maps and symbols –Use a map key –Explain map symbols Compare maps and make inferences p.203

Resources – Pennsylvania Geography Standardswww.pdesas.org – atlas, publications, etc.. – download maps and make your ownwww.nationalatlas.gov – create and customize mapshttp://maps.google.com