the study of the earth and its variety
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Geography is…. Turn and Talk. The study of the earth and its variety. What is a study? What does the study of the earth include? What is variety as it is used in the definition?. Google Earth…. Reading a Map. Objectives: Understand and read Latitude/Longitude - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The study of the earth and its variety.
Turn and TalkWhat is a study?
What does the study of the earth include?What is variety as it is used in the definition?
Geography is…
Earth…
Reading a MapObjectives:• Understand and read Latitude/Longitude• Identify and read a Map Key• Figuring out distances based on measuring• Determining the purpose of the map/map type
Latitude and Longitude
Latitude and Longitude Practice
Listen and find the letter corresponding to the coordinates given.
Map Key
Map Types
Thematic Maps
Physical Maps
Political Maps
Topographic Maps
Road Maps
Map Projections
Map Scale
Five Themes of Geography1. Location – Where is it?
1. Relative – Not exact/Approximate2. Absolute – Definite/Accurate
2. Place – What’s it like?3. Human-Environment Interaction – How do they
affect each other?4. Movement – Transporting goods/services &
people moving5. Region – how is it classified?
1. Vernacular – By speech/”the South”2. Formal – Defined by boundaries/pizza delivery area
Create…Draw a map of this classroom. Be sure
to include a map key and map scale. The distances should be based on a
educated guess.Be sure to use a ruler to draw out the
map and make sure to add color
Additional Homework
Draw a map of your neighborhood. Be sure to include a map key, map scale,
and explain what type of map it is.Use a ruler to draw it out and make sure
you place objects proportionately.Due tomorrow!