Studying Geography Social Studies

Essential Question In what distinct ways does the diverse geography of the Eastern Hemisphere influence human culture and settlement patterns?

Aim: Understanding geography as a social science and the importance of a region. Do now: Copy Vocabulary Geography Region Social Science Map Globe

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Definitions Explained Geography – is the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create Region – is a part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas. Social Science – is a field that studies people and the relationships among them. Map – A map is a flat drawing that shows all or part of Earth’s surface. Globe – is a spherical, or ball shaped, model of the entire planet.

Images Explained What could we tell from each group of images? Local Level - Where a Geographer might study food, housing, or clothing Regional Level - Where a Geographer might study a city’s population or means of transportation global level - Where a geographer can study how an economy affects the world

What is a Social Science? As mentioned before, a social science is a field that studies people and the relationship among them. How is geography a social science?

Homework Read pages 9 to 11 Answer questions 1a,1b,2a,2b on page 11