1. Mr. Dietz’s Texas History
Lesson
Geography 1
Map Basics

2. Knowledge and Skills Statement Student Expectations (SEs)
(8)  Geography. The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. The student is expected to:
(A)  create and interpret thematic maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases representing various aspects of Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries;

3. Knowledge and Skills Statement Student Expectations (SEs)
(21)  Social studies skills.
The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired through established research methodologies from a variety of valid sources, including electronic technology. The student is expected to:
(H)  use appropriate mathematical skills to interpret social studies information such as maps and graphs.

4. Knowledge and Skills Statement Student Expectations (SEs)
(22)  Social studies skills.
The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:
(A)  use social studies terminology correctly;

5. Why is geography important?
Essential Question:
Why is geography important?

6. Activity Time:
Form two lines - equal number of people
One line turns towards the other line – The person you are facing is your partner
Find out where you partner lives

7. Activity Time:
How many think they can find their partner’s house?
What words did they use to help you know their location?

8. Please return to your seat

9. PREZI TIME Where in the WORLD do you live? Neighborhood Community City
County
State
Country
Continent
Hemisphere
Planet
PREZI TIME

11. Write a paragraph describing where you live, using ALL of the following terms?
Neighborhood
Community
City
County
State
Country
Continent
Hemisphere
Planet
Journal Time