1. Poll
60 seconds
Would you rather live in a floating city above the clouds or in an underground city beneath the ocean?
- Live in a floating city above the clouds
- Live in an underground city beneath the ocean
2. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name three countries in Europe
3. Slide
60 seconds
Geography Basics
Geography is the study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere. Geographers use maps, globes, and other tools to study the environment, climate, and landforms of different places. Geographers also study how people interact with and are impacted by their environment.
4. Slide
60 seconds
What is geography
Geography is the study of the Earth and its features, including its land, environment, climate, people, and cultures.
Physical geography focuses on the processes and patterns in the natural environment such as landforms, climate, soils, and vegetation.
Human geography is the study of how people interact with the physical environment and how people shape the environment.
5. Slide
60 seconds
Example: Geography and History's Relationship
The ancient city of Rome was strategically built on seven hills, which helped it expand and dominate the Mediterranean region. This geographical advantage played a crucial role in shaping the history of the Roman Empire.
6. Open question
300 seconds
How does geography help us understand the past actions of different groups of people?
7. Open question
300 seconds
How does geography help us understand the current and future movements of people?
8. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a pineapple pumpkin hybrid wearing swim fins, lying on a beach towel next to an octopus making sand castles
9. Open question
300 seconds
Why is it important to consider geography when understanding the history of a place?
10. Open question
300 seconds
How can understanding geography help us to better understand our current world?
11. Drawings
1260 seconds
Clues
In pairs: Select one task
Question: Where is the world's largest desert located?
It covers parts of two continents. It's a hot and dry climate. It covers over 3 million square miles.
A: Draw a map that shows the location of the world's largest desert. B: Outline the climate of the desert in your drawing.
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