Why Take Geography??

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GEOGRAPHY ROCKS!

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What is Geography?

(i) The study of the Earth and its lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena.

Geography is the science of place and space. Geographers ask where things are located on the surface of the earth, why they are located where they are, how places differ from one another, and how people interact with the environment.

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(ii) “To describe / write about the Earth”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography

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Branches of Geography

Physical Geography

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Human Geography

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Physical Geography

Definition: Study of processes and patterns in the natural environment.

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Some categories in Physical Geography:

• Geomorphology: Study how the surface of the Earth was shaped.

• Oceanography: Study marine organisms, ocean currents, waves, and geology of the sea floor.

• Climatology: Study the climate / weather conditions over a long period of time.

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Some categories in Human Geography:

• Cultural Geography: Study how cultures differ, and how they relate to spaces and places.

• Population Geography: Study how the distribution, composition, migration, and growth of populations relate to the nature of places.

• Tourism Geography: Study tourism as an industry, a human activity, and especially as a place-based experience.

Human GeographyDefinition: Study of the processes that shape how humans

interact with its various environments.

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Systems and Structures

Interactions and Interdependence

EnvironmentChange and Continuity

Culture

Power and Governance

In the classroom, you will learn about.....

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Systems and StructuresSystems and Structures

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In class, you’ll learn:In class, you’ll learn:- What is a community, and why do people form them?- What is a community, and why do people form them?- How demand for housing is increasing?- How demand for housing is increasing?- How is society organized?- How is society organized?- The environment.- The environment.

With the invention of the internet, a community no longer has With the invention of the internet, a community no longer has geographical limitations, as people can now virtually gather in geographical limitations, as people can now virtually gather in an online community!an online community!

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Interactions and InterdependenceInteractions and Interdependence

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In class, you’ll learn:In class, you’ll learn:

Scientists currently believe that habitats across the globe are losing dozens of species each day to extinction!

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- What effect humans have on the ecosystem. - What effect humans have on the ecosystem. - Why trading of resources is beneficial to countries involved. - Why trading of resources is beneficial to countries involved. - How technology is making the world “a smaller place”.- How technology is making the world “a smaller place”.- Ecology.- Ecology.

Riddle:Riddle: Q: What comes after extinction?Q: What comes after extinction?A: y-tinction, of course!A: y-tinction, of course!

Q: What comes after Y-tinction?Q: What comes after Y-tinction?A: Z-end!A: Z-end!

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EnvironmentEnvironment

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In class, you’ll learn:In class, you’ll learn:- The difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.- The difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.- Whether the Earth’s resources will ever run out.- Whether the Earth’s resources will ever run out.- What is an ecosystem, and how they are classified. - What is an ecosystem, and how they are classified.

We use over 80 000 000 000 aluminum pop cans every year, each of We use over 80 000 000 000 aluminum pop cans every year, each of which can be recycled. That’s a lot of trips to the washroom!!which can be recycled. That’s a lot of trips to the washroom!!

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Change and ContinuityChange and Continuity

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In class, you’ll learn:In class, you’ll learn:- What forces cause change to the Earth’s surface.- What forces cause change to the Earth’s surface.- Examples of human and natural forces. - Examples of human and natural forces. - Cause and effect.- Cause and effect.- How to live sustainably. - How to live sustainably.

The average American produces how many pounds of waste each year?(a) 1609 pounds(b) 5 pounds(c) 1 million pounds(d) 6.02 x 10^23 pounds

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CultureCulture

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In class, you’ll learn:In class, you’ll learn:

Did you know that in Africa, there are over 1000 languages spoken Did you know that in Africa, there are over 1000 languages spoken and that some of these languages are not written, only spoken. and that some of these languages are not written, only spoken. Talk about being lost in translation!!Talk about being lost in translation!!

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- The different types of religion that are followed around the world. - The different types of religion that are followed around the world. - The ways that people are able to communicate with each other. - The ways that people are able to communicate with each other. - How family structure / dynamics can vary depending on where you live in this world. - How family structure / dynamics can vary depending on where you live in this world. - How education in Canada differs from that of other countries.- How education in Canada differs from that of other countries.

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Power and GovernancePower and Governance

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In class, you’ll learn:In class, you’ll learn:- What is the role of a government?- What is the role of a government?- What sort of rights are guaranteed by a democracy?- What sort of rights are guaranteed by a democracy?- What universal rights and responsibilities are shared amongst all humans?- What universal rights and responsibilities are shared amongst all humans?- How does a democratic society ensure justice?- How does a democratic society ensure justice?

- How old is Canada?- How old is Canada?(a) 100 years(a) 100 years(b) 142 years(b) 142 years(c) 72 years(c) 72 years(d) As old as Joan Rivers(d) As old as Joan Rivers

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Prerequisite Chart for Canadian and World Studies,

Grade 9-12 - Geography

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Possible Field TripsAnother perk of of taking geography are the numerous field trips you get

to go on!

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The southern-most part of Canada - Point Pelee! Beautiful Algonquin Park!

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And many others!

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Possible Text Books

Encounter Canada: Land, People, Environment

Authors: Healy, Patricia, Kingsley Hurlington, Lisa Mulrine et al.

Publisher: Oxford University Press Canada

Making Connections: Canada's Geography 2nd Edition

Authors: Clark, Bruce W., John K. Wallace, and Kim M. Earle.

Publisher: Pearson Education Canada

Canadian Geography: A Sense of Place

Authors: Wallace, Kim, Linda Barrett, Lew French et al.

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Ryerson

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While studying geography, you will gain....

- Many useful and interesting facts

- How to read and use different kinds of maps

- To use your drawing skills in making effective maps, diagrams and graphs.

- How to discuss and address large scale problems (eg: global warming, poverty, pollution etc.)

- A sense of environmental responsibility

- How to carry out valuable and accurate fieldwork

- Knowledge of Cooperative Learning

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Careers in Geography....Pick your card!

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Teaching

Armed Services

Engineering Geology

Local GovernmentTourism Nature Conservation

Business and Commerce

Civil Aviation Astronaut

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Geography- It’s out of this world!!!

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ReferencesChristopherson, R. W. (2001). Elemental Geosystems, Third Edition. Prentice Hall.

GCSE. (2008). Why Choose Geography at GCSE [PowerPoint Slides]. Retrieved from SlideShare Website: http://www.slideshare.net/confirm/MjI0NTA5NTM7aV9hbV8=/247985-ba8f71f50eef28efccb75d627fc9591c45af6645-slideshow

Holloway, S.L., et al. (2005). Keys Concepts in Geography, SAGE Publications.

Ministry of Education. (2005). Canadian and World Studies. The Ontario Cirriculum, Grades 9 and 10.