Secondary One Geography: Introduction

Environment and Resources Content Coverage Introduction Map Reading Natural Vegetation Water Natural Resources Geographical Investigation

Assessment Formative Assessment: 10% FA1: map reading exercise (10m) FA2: data response and 1 open ended question (10m) Inquiry Work (GI): 30% group work, and individual reflection

Assessment Summative Assessment: 60% Class Test: 40% Exam: 40% 10m- data response/field techniques 10m- structured essay, 5m- one Open Ended essay (total 25 marks) Exam: 40% 15m-data response/field techniques 20m- structured essay (includes 2 Open Ended essay) – total 35 marks

Housekeeping Rules RESPECT OWNERSHIP Raise your hands if you want to make a point File Complete homework Assignments Listen while others are making a point OWNERSHIP RESPECT Bring textbook

What comes to mind when you think of Geography? The Blue Marble

What is Geography? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHsVIEbMYLc

Reflection: 1. Initially I had thought Geography was …… Reflection: 1. Initially I had thought Geography was ……. but after watching the video I realise it ………… 2. I am interested in Geography because…………

Study of the earth and all that is on it Geo: earth graphy: study Study of the earth and all that is on it The study of the spatial relationships of people, places and environments.

Task 1. Compare the 3 photos on p 5 2. List the topics of geography that are present in these photos.

Physical Geography Geography Human Geography - earth’s natural environment and processes Geography Human Geography - how and where people live

Physical Geography

Human Geography The interaction between human activities and the natural environment Population population size, structure, change over time Settlements Where and why people choose to stay Focus on: Housing, Transport, Flooding Development How resources are used to create wealth Focus on Manufacturing, Agriculture, Tourism Different levels of development Culture The way people live Includes their economic activities, religious practices, traditional beliefs

Geographical Concepts Place Defined by physical and human features Each is unique What is unique about your neighbourhood/school? Space Spatial distribution, ie the way things are distributed (arranged) over an area Identify patterns and account for them

Geographical Concepts Scale Level at which a geographical issue is studied Local, national, regional, global Pair-share: think of egs of issues at different scales/levels Environment Our surroundings Can be either natural or human /man-made Or could be both Pair-share: suggest egs of different environments

Objectives Research Appreciate unfolding current events Problem Solving Ethical Decision Making Critical Thinking Inquiring Mind

References https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=The+Blue+marble&espv=2&biw=1097&bih=549&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=skqSVbbZKcqWuAT2kaSYBQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=the+blue+marble+original&imgrc=hTGtlKhrSi7L4M%3A https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=introduction+to+physical+geography&espv=2&biw=1097&bih=549&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ei=f2CSVZWBKIyMuASu1oaABg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=four+spheres+of+earth+system&imgdii=fPK2te6y2Bv97M%3A%3BfPK2te6y2Bv97M%3A%3BET-Suo0u2tfVfM%3A&imgrc=fPK2te6y2Bv97M%3A