1. FOCUS ON GEOGRAPHY Chapter 1

2. Focus on Geography DATE:8/9/11 -8/10/11 Bell Ringer: The five themes of geography help show a. A connection between geography and history b. The study of human interaction c. The study of resources d. The account of what has happened in people’ lives

3. Objectives 2a - Discuss the influence of industrialization and technological developments in the various regions of the U.S., including human changes to the landscape and how the physical geography affected human actions 3a - Examine the exploration and colonization periods of the United States using social studies tools

4. WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THE GEOGRAPHIC COMPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES?

5. Chapter 1 Focus on Geography Key Terms Geography HistoryLatitude LongitudeIrrigateGlobe CartographerMap ProjectionHemisphere IsthmusMountainElevation HillPlainPlateau TributaryWeatherClimate PrecipitationAltitudeEl Nino Standard Time Zone

6. Guided Practice Provide your own definition for each word and create a sentence using each word.

7. Independent Practice Create a at least 3 paragraphs using the words.

8. Homework FINISH Your Vocabulary Paragraphs!!!