What is Geography?

• Geography
• Primary Education

What is Geography?

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will understand what geography means and the ways it is studied.
At the end of the lesson you will learn how geography is relevant to life and its applications.
At the end of the lesson you will identify the big themes in geography: Change, Impact, and Inequality.
At the end of the lesson you will recognize the different types of geography.
At the end of the lesson you will explore the career opportunities available in geography.

What do you already know about geography?

Definition of Geography

Geography: Study of places and relationships between people and their environments.

Relevance of Geography

Understanding environments and societies.
Application in daily life and decision-making.

Themes in Geography

Change: Dynamic nature of environments and societies.
Impact: Effects of natural and human activities.
Inequality: Uneven distribution of resources and opportunities.

Branches of Geography

Physical Geography: Natural features and processes.
Human Geography: Human activities and their environment.
Environmental Geography: Interactions between humans and the natural world.

Career Opportunities

Various paths in geography: research, education, urban planning, environmental management.
Importance of geographical skills in the job market.

Definition List

Geography: The study of places and the relationships between people and their environments.
Change: A theme in geography referring to the dynamic nature of environments, societies, and their interactions.
Impact: A theme in geography focusing on the effects of natural and human activities on the environment and societies.
Inequality: A theme in geography addressing the uneven distribution of resources and opportunities across different regions.
Physical Geography: The branch of geography dealing with natural features and processes.
Human Geography: The branch of geography focused on human activities and their relationship to the environment.
Environmental Geography: The study of the

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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

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