Why Study Geography Welcome to Geography The world
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Why Study Geography? Welcome to Geography! The world is yours to discover!
Welcome to Geography… What is it though? • GEO- Earth • OGRAPHY- writings of and knowledge of • What do we already know? In pairs share what you learnt at primary school.
Common misconceptions • Geography is not just about capital cities and flags. • Geography is not just colouring in maps. • There is so much more…
What knowledge will I acquire? S H E E P Topics all the way! Social- All about people and their culture and lifestyle Health- Health and diseases Economic- How countries/people earn money or lose money Environmental- Natural features and processes. Factors that impact on our environment Political- How governments/policies work and interact
Social Geography What else can you come up with?
Health Geography What else can you come up with?
Economic Geography What else can you come up with?
Environmental Geography What else can you come up with?
Political Geography What else can you come up with?
What skills will I learn? • Map skills and location • Working independently • Working in a team • Analyse • Evaluate • Literacy and numeracy • Decision making skills
Geography in the news Geography is everywhere and relevant in the past, present and future! • Indonesian Tsunami 2018 • Syrian Refugee Crisis - on going • Brexit - ending 2019 • Anak Krakatoa eruption 2018 • Beast from the East UK blizzard 2018 Can you think of any others? ? Super star challenger - SHEEP it!!
Making connections… How are you linked to the world? TASK - on your world map, mark on: 1. A language you have learnt at school 2. Somewhere that you have been on holiday 3. Where your coat is made 4. Where your favourite singer is from 5. Where your favourite food is from
Finding out more about the value of Geography Careers in Geography: https: //www. geography. org. uk/Careers-in. Geography--Careers-Cards Why study Geography? https: //www. rgs. org/geography/studyinggeography-and-careers/geography-atuniversity/why-study-geography/