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2. When you look at the world in spatial terms- geographers look at location “Where is this place located?” Develop an awareness of the world around you. Element 1: World in Spatial Terms

3. PLACEREGION Region: A geographic area that has something in common. What region of the country is New Mexico located? What region of the country is Maine located? Place describes physical and human geography Physical geography =What is the land, climate, plant and animal life like in this place? human geography= How are the people, what language do they speak. what is their culture at this place? Element 2: Place and Region

4. Physical Systems change or shape the earth’s Examples of physical systems are hurricanes, volcano's, glaciers Element 3: Physical Systems

5. HURRICANE=VIOLENT TROPICAL STORM WITH HIGH WINDS AND A LOT OF RAIN (draw a picture of hurricane) HURRICANE

6. Volcano=landform (usually a mountain) where molten rock erupts through the surface of the planet. (draw a picture of a volcano) Are there volcano's in New Mexico?? Yes-Capulin Volcano VOLCANOS Capulin Volcano

7. Glacier= giant slow-moving sheets of ice (draw a picture of a glacier) In the United States where would glaciers be located? Glacier

8. Physical Systems shape the earth’s surface. Examples of physical systems are hurricanes, volcanoes, glaciers, tornadoes Provide 5 examples of how physical systems affect the human geography. (1 paragraph response) Provide 5 examples of how physical systems affect the physical geography(1 paragraph response) Element 3: Physical Systems

9. Human systems explain how people shape our world by the movement of people, ideas, and goods. Why do people settle in certain places and not others? (paragraph response 5 sentences) Element 4: Human Systems

10. Create a family tree and history report including at least 2 generations prior to theirs (parents and grandparents),including family history/origins, Interview at least 2 older members of your family asking assign questions…. ***Extra Credit: If you bring pictures of people in your family tree*** Family Tree Report: Using the information gained from your family interviews, write a 2 paragraph report on how your family shapes and contributes to our world. Did your family moving to a different location provide a movement of ideas, goods, and culture to the new location? Explain. Element 4: Human Systems

11. Society= people with something in common Environment= natural surroundings Element 5: Environment and Society

12. Geographer's study how people (society) use the environment and how their actions affect the environment. Element 5: Environment and Society

13. Create a Venn Diagram of the positive and negative ways humans use and affect the environment. In the middle circle think of ways that are both positive and negative that humans use and affect the environment. Element 5: Environment and Society Positive Negative Both

14. Understanding people, human relationships, places, and environments over time helps us understand the past and prepare for the future. 1. Provide 5 ways we can use geography to prepare for our future. 2. Explain how businesses use geography to determine where they will build their business? Element 6: Uses of Geography