The uses of Geography Warm Up What is

The uses of Geography

Warm Up: What is a landscape? Create a list of at least three items that can be considered a landscape.

Homework Do you think the work of a geographer is important? Why or why not? Write a paragraph explaining why or why not you think the work of a geographer is important. Read pages 6 -11 in your text book. Identify and define the 6 “Key terms” listed on page 6. Also, copy and answer the two questions below. Why do we study geography? What is the importance of social sciences?

Who studies geography? A geographer is a person who studies various types of geography. Turn and talk: What are some reasons a person may need to study geography.

Some items a geographer studies. Why and how do mountains form? What creates tornados? Is their a need for more schools? Does this neighborhood need a Taco Bell? What kind of people lived in a certain place 2, 000 years ago.

Work time: Using the provided document complete the assignment below. Group A: Organize the ideas regarding geography into the proper column. Complete drawing conclusions question at the bottom. Group B: Organize the ideas regarding geography into the proper column. Then distinguish tools that each geographer may use. Group C: Organize the ideas regarding geography into the proper column.