Geographic Literacy Intro Why Do We Need Geography

Geographic Literacy Intro

Why Do We Need Geography? • We use geography every day whether we realize it or not. – “How do you get to Kildonan Place? ” – “What kind of clothes should I take with me to France in May? ? ” – “Why aren’t there more bike paths? ” – “Where do we get gasoline from? ”

Is Geography just looking at maps? ? • NO!!! • Today we will learn what geography is all about.

What is Geography? • Colouring and labeling maps and using globes • Memorizing the names and locations of places • Knowing landforms, the vegetation, and the climates of the world • Learn and remember resources and products and be able to match them to places where they are found.

• Learning about resources and products can help us to understand why industries develop in certain cities. • Also helps us to understand why people live where they do. – Why do you live in Winnipeg, Vancouver or Toronto?

Where will/can geography take you? • Direction - help you find your way on a map or in the real world • Travel – use knowledge of geography to take a trip and know what to pack • News – geography makes the news everyday! (Hurricanes, tornadoes, etc. . )

Geography and Technology • GIS = Global Information System • A system designed to help geographers (those that study ppl and their environments) visualize, question, analyze, interpret, and understand data in many ways that reveal relationships, patterns, and trends in the form of maps, globes, reports, and charts.

Why use GIS? • GIS allows us to not only map out where things are, but also to describe the attributes of the item we are mapping – For example: Using GIS you located Mount Logan in the Yukon Territory and describe its height, girth, age and other attributes – It can also be used in crime fighting!

Exit Slip: write out on loose-leaf and hand-in into the inbox for marks. In your own words/paragraph -define Geography In a 2 nd PARAGRAPH give and explain at least two examples of ways in which geographic knowledge and understanding can inform decision-making processes in your everyday life……use the notes you just took and the video on the following slide to help you…

And without further ado… • Right Here Right Now Geography Video!