Think of current events that have happened in your lifetime that illustrate how geography can impact a society?

Do Now:

What is geography?

Come up with your own definition of this word WITHOUT LOOKING AT

YOUR HW.

Your book’s definition: geography= the study of

people, their environment and the resources available

Latitude and LongitudeLocation- Where are you?

How can Geography shape human development?

Working in groups, fill out the chart.

Pay attention to the directions!

Rivers

Oceans/Seas

Mountains

Steppes/Prairies/Plains

Deserts

Forests

Rainforests

Jungles

Modify? Adapt? Change?

Human Environment- How do we shape the land and how does it shape us?

How can geography impact society?

Summary Question