The study of the earth and its variety

The study of the earth and its variety.

Turn and TalkWhat is a study?

What does the study of the earth include?What is variety as it is used in the definition?

Geography is…

Google

Earth…

Reading a MapObjectives:• Understand and read Latitude/Longitude• Identify and read a Map Key• Figuring out distances based on measuring• Determining the purpose of the map/map type

Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude Practice

Listen and find the letter corresponding to the coordinates given.

Map Key

Map Types

Thematic Maps

Physical Maps

Political Maps

Topographic Maps

Road Maps

Map Projections

Map Scale

Five Themes of Geography1. Location – Where is it?

1. Relative – Not exact/Approximate2. Absolute – Definite/Accurate

2. Place – What’s it like?3. Human-Environment Interaction – How do they

affect each other?4. Movement – Transporting goods/services &

people moving5. Region – how is it classified?

1. Vernacular – By speech/”the South”2. Formal – Defined by boundaries/pizza delivery area

Create…Draw a map of this classroom. Be sure

to include a map key and map scale. The distances should be based on a

educated guess.Be sure to use a ruler to draw out the

map and make sure to add color

Additional Homework

Draw a map of your neighborhood. Be sure to include a map key, map scale,

and explain what type of map it is.Use a ruler to draw it out and make sure

you place objects proportionately.Due tomorrow!