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Uncover the significance of studying geography in social studies and how it influences our understanding of landforms, water bodies, weather, and cultures. Explore the connection between environment and culture. Engage in thought-provoking discussions on the impact of surroundings on human behavior.
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Today 9/14/12 • 691 • Tonight’s Homework: • Follow up questions #1 -3.
Aim: Why do we study geography in social studies? Do Now: On your way to school each day, what do you see? Make a list.
GEOGRAPHY • The study the of earth and the way that people live on it and use it. - landforms - bodies of water - weather - plant and animal life - people
Environment • A place made up of all the surroundings around it. • Land or water • Weather • Plants and animals
Culture • The beliefs, or ideals, that guide the way people live. • Every group of people has their own culture. • A group’s culture includes all the ways its people live, think, believe, and feel.
Exit Question • How does a group’s environment effect their culture?