Objectives: To understand how our world is connected and
interdependent. The World in Spatial Terms Developing an awareness
of the world around you. Locations = Where am I in relation to
other places on Earth? Places and Regions Place describes what a
place is like and where it is. Regions have one or more common
characteristics. Place/Region ex.= Latin America-What does Latin
America share? Language, Customs-Latinos Physical Systems Weather,
Hurricanes, Volcanoes, Glaciers, Erosion Physical features and how
they impact the earth. Movement of plates=earthquakes = Tsunami
Human Systems How have Human beings have shaped our world? Movement
of ideas, people and goods, technology. Environment and Society Is
how people use their environment and their actions affect their
environment. Human / Environment Interactions. Natural Resources?
Deforestation? War? Pollution? The uses of Geography Why do we use
Geography? Geography helps us understand the relationship among
people, places, animals and environments. We combine the six
elements of Geography when we study different places on Earth.
Please pay attention to the short video titled The World in Seven
Minutes. Lets Play the Gameshow With your host Al Heras.
