1. Studying Geography
Social Studies

2. Essential Question
In what distinct ways does the diverse geography of the Eastern Hemisphere influence human culture and settlement patterns?

3. Aim: Understanding geography as a social science and the importance of a region.
Do now: Copy Vocabulary
Geography
Region
Social Science
Map
Globe

4. Image 1

5. Image 2

6. Image 3

7. Definitions Explained
Geography – is the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create
Region – is a part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas.
Social Science – is a field that studies people and the relationships among them.
Map – A map is a flat drawing that shows all or part of Earth’s surface.
Globe – is a spherical, or ball shaped, model of the entire planet.

8. Images Explained What could we tell from each group of images?
Local Level - Where a Geographer might study food, housing, or clothing
Regional Level - Where a Geographer might study a city’s population or means of transportation
global level - Where a geographer can study how an economy affects the world

9. What is a Social Science?
As mentioned before, a social science is a field that studies people and the relationship among them.
How is geography a social science?

10. Homework
Read pages 9 to 11
Answer questions 1a,1b,2a,2b on page 11