Chapter+1

Introduction to Geography and Culture



Chapter Essentials: Geography has played a major role in shaping the many cultures found throughout the world. How does geography influence various aspects of culture? How are people connected to the land the live on as discussed using the 5 Themes of Geography?

Day 1 Plan 1. Course intro/objectives 2. Issue Textbooks 3. Pass out Chapter Outline and discuss 4. Notes on 5 Themes of Geography (H.L.P.M.R.) and worksheet 5. HW: 1 pg on how you are linked to the Earth based on the 5 Themes. Due on day 3

Day 2 1. Discuss HW and collect Policy Papers 2. Notes on section 1-2 and begin w/Climate and move into factors of climate then discuss maps /compare population maps with climate maps 3. Activity: Reading a road map 4. HW: continue working on 5 Themes

Day 3, 4 (Get Computers) 1. Collect HW 2. Google Earth Activity (2 days)

Day 5 1. Notes: What is Culture (S.L.A.G.C.E.R.) or (Geckos Are Really Cool Even Little Small-Ones) (foldables: make 8 squares) 2. Activity Cultural illustration 3. HW: write about their culture

Day 6 1. Discuss HW 2. Causes of Cultural Change (TCN) WS: Greenhouse Gases and Global Warming 3.Concept Web: Diffusion (Storyboard-A Way of Life Changes) 4.Read A Culture of Cultures (52-53) 5.Notes on 1-4 6.HW: create a list of 3 items used in your everyday life and research their origins

Day 7 1.Discuss HW 2. Poster depicting Culture (use magazines) 3. Poster depicting 5 Themes (use magazines) 4. Create note cards with terms 4. HW: study for chapter 1 test