1. Why are some countries better at soccer than others?
Do Now:
Take out notebook/binder
Put backpack against the wall
Answer the following question (on your desk)
Why are some countries better at soccer than others?
Have outs
TONIGHT’s Homework
Pencil, Notebook, Binder
Anchor Test; Wiley Readings; Signatures

2. AP Human Geography Day 1: Intro to Geographic Inquiry Mr. Jennings

3. Key Point #1: Geography = “To write about the Earth.”
Analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the Earth’s surface from a spatial perspective.

4. Key Point #2: Geographic Questions
Geography asks about the WHY of WHERE
Geographic inquiry sounds like:
Why is ____________happening in __________?
Why does _________occur in _______________?

5. Example: Geographic Inquiry & Cholera
Dr. John Snow mapped cases of cholera in London and found a link to contaminated water.

6. Why are some countries better at soccer than others?
Back to soccer
In geography, the answers may come from a wide variety of sources.
Why are some countries better at soccer than others?
YOU GO: Re-examine and answer our soccer question
Circulate the room and examine the sources
Write evidence down in your notes

7. Explaining Soccer? Money (GDP per capita) Religion
Government/Individual Rights
Economic Systems
Cultural Differences
Historical Events
Etc.

8. Our areas of inquiry Units of Study Unit 1: Intro to Geography
Unit 2: Populations & Migration
Unit 3: Culture
Unit 4: Political Geography
Unit 5: Urban Geography
Unit 6: Agriculture
Unit 7: Industrialization
May = AP Test!

9. CFU/Exit Ticket
YOU GO: On your own, write down a geographic question that you are interested in discovering.
You can use this format if you’re having trouble:
Why is _____________ happening in __________?
Why does ___________occur in ______________?
Ex. Why is Christianity popular in the United States?
Ex. Why do women wear burkas in Afghanistan?
Homework: Go find the answer!

10. Syllabus Review
Contact Information
Materials
Grades/Retakes
Homework
Student Information
Signatures

11. Schedule Homework Assignments Testing Dates Daily Objectives
Textbook Liability Form
Textbook distribution

12. The Goal

13. Annotation & Outlines

14. Classroom Jobs Scribe Minister of Paper Passing Grader Notetaker
Passes out papers
Collects assignments
Grader
Grades quizzes, tests, when needed.