today is your lucky day! you will be learning how to become a wise and knowledgeable geographer....

Today is your lucky day! You will be learning how to become a wise and knowledgeable geographer. There are many things that will help you become an expert in this field. We will start with the basics. We dont want to overwhelm you! Before we begin lets looks at four famous geographers in history and what important skills they learned to help them in their travels. (Clicking on the world helps you move from slide to slide. ) Becoming a Geographer!

The Americas were named after this man. He had many skills but is most famous for being an expert cartographer. What is a cartographer? Click on the map to find out.

Click on picture for more info. Lewis and Clark are most famous for exploring an area of land that spanned from the Mississippi River all the way west to the Pacific Ocean. They had many skills that helped them in their explorations. Here are listed a few: -Ability to read and understand maps -Just like Amerigo Vespuci they created their own maps. -Lewis and Clark could communicate and learn from the Native Americans that they came in contact with. -Any new plants, animals, or minerals they came across would be recorded and samples were collected. These are just a few of the skills that these men had to be outstanding geographers.

Click on picture for a short video. Livingstone went to Africa as a missonary to help the African people. While there he became curious about the source of the Nile river. Livingstone went in search and in the process crossed the whole continent of Africa. Important skills that Livingstone had: -cared about the African people. -Curiosity -Was able to use the natives in Africa to help guide him. These are just a few of his abilities. David Livingstone became very famous because he went missing Africa for years.

We have learned about four men who were very famous geographers. To summarize we will list the different skills that they had to help them become experts in the geography world. Make a list on your own and then compare it with a fellow student in the class. Click on The List to see how well you did. Before any of the geographers learned these skills they first had to understand The Five Themes of Geography. Click on the world in the corner to begin your training to become an expert geographer!! THE LIST

Movement Region Location Interaction Place Click on each word in order to learn more about it! Hint: an easy way to remember the five themes of geography is by using the acronym: MR.LIP (Click on the title for a quick introductory video)

Places in the world do not exist in isolation. Because places have different characteristics, it follows that people, goods, and ideas will move between them. Click here for example.

A region is a group of places with at least one common characteristic. Click here for example.

Geographers studying a place usually begin by finding its location. Click here for example.

This theme involves how people use their environment. How have they changed it? what are the consequences of those changes? How have people responded to changes in their environment? Click here for example.

Every place on the earth has features that distinguish it from other places. One challenge of geography is to understand how the character of a place is similar to and distinct from the characteristics of other places. Click here for example.

In the United States there are many different kinds of people from all over the world. When they come here they bring their traditions, food, clothing and language. Mexicans from Mexico bring their salsa, burritos, and tacos. People from the continent of Asia bring their rice, noodles, and egg rolls. The Italians bring their pastas and pizza. Not only to people bring material things with them but they also bring their ideas such as religion or education. These are all types of movement. Click on the world to learn more

Can you think of other types? Click on the word movement above to learn more. religion Political views Clothing styles internet When we think of movement we think of people going from place to place. There are other types of movement. Discuss with a friend other types of movement. Click on the world to move on.

Lets test your movement knowledge. Decide whether the following statements are true of false. Click on the number to see the correct answer. 1.Albert Einstein moved to the United States from Germany. He was a very intelligent man. He helped create the Atom Bomb that was used in WWII. This example could be considered to be a type of movement. TRUE 2.Missionaries from Europe wanted to spread the blessings of the Catholic Church throughout all the world. Many young priests and nuns traveled to Mexico and United States to set up missions and teach the people about their church. This is another type of movement. TRUE 3.During WWII Adolf Hitler convinced many that the Jews were a people that should be destroyed. Thousands even millions believed Hitlers words. This example is also considered movement. TRUE Click on the world when done

There are many types of regions in the world. As the definition says its a place that has similar characteristics. So a place with lots of mountains is known as a mountain region. If there are many trees than its known as a forest region. There are political regions and religious regions as well. There are all different kinds of regions. Click on the world to learn more

You might live in a place that is considered to be in all different kinds of regions. For example lets say you live on one of the islands of Hawaii. What different types of regions do you live in? Forgot what a region is? Click here to remember A region is an area on the earth that has similar characteristics. Ok now that you remember what a region is lets get back to the islands of Hawaii. Think carefully what different regions are the islands of Hawaii apart of? Click on the map to find out. -Island region -Tropical region -Polynesian region -Volcanic region -Christian region -Surfing region Click here to watch a video on Click here to watch a video on Hawaii. Click on the world when you are finished.

We live in the great state of Utah! What regions do we live in? Think carefully Click on the map of Utah to see if youre on the right track. -Mountain region -Desert region -Native American region -River region -Christian region -Earthquake region -Tourist region Click here to move on.

In geography there are two types of location: Absolute: this is when you give an exact address or the longitude and latitude coordinates Relative: this type of location is just giving directions using a location in relation to what it is near to. So instead of giving my address to my school I would say that my school is near the McDonalds in West Valley. This would be giving my relative location. Time to learn about more about location! Click on the world.

The geography theme of interaction is dealing with human-environment interaction. Humans interact with the environment in a number of ways. When water dams are built or highways are constructed these are all ways that humans interact with the world around them. Click on the world to learn more

The negative and positive of Human-environment interaction. Humans interact with their surroundings everyday. These interactions can be good or bad. Can you think of positive and negative interactions? Positive InteractionsNegative Interactions Click on either positive or negative.

Positive Human-environment interactions Using solar panels to generate energy Recycling our trash Planting trees

Negative Human-environment Interactions Littering Pollutions Destroying our forests Lets help the world! Click the above link for a fun video. How can we help the world be a better place? Click the world to find out

How do we help the earth? By working together we can find ways to keep the world safe, clean,together and beautiful for many more years. Click on the word together above to learn a few tips about helping.

Understanding a character of a place is what this geography theme means. In talking about the place Utah a good geographer would know Utahs climate, weather patterns, landforms, and if there is potential for natural disasters. Click on the world to learn more.

The world is full of amazing places! Some are physical features of the earth and some are human. What is the difference between physical and human? Physical Features of the Earth Human Features of the Earth Click on the different links to learn more.

Physical Features of the Earth Click here Each one of these pictures is taken from a famous place on earth. Can you tell me where they are located? (click on the picture to find out if you are right.) Niagara Falls, Canada Mt. Timpanogos, Utah The Narrows at Zion National park, Utah Make a list of 5 famous physical features of the earth. (different then the ones above.) Be ready to turn them in at the end of this slideshow.

Human features of the Earth Click Here. Each one of these pictures is taken from a famous place on earth. Can you tell me where they are located? (click on the picture to find out if you are right.) Write a list of 5 human features on the earth. (different than the ones above) Be ready to turn them in at the end of the slideshow. The Great Wall of China Statue of LibertyThe Pyramids of Egypt

How well do you think you can remember the 5 themes of Geography? Have you become a geography expert? LETS SEE

The longitude and latitude coordinates for the Great Wall of China are: Longitude: 117 5' 26" Latitude: 40 46' 6" Click on the right geography theme: LocationInteractionPlaceMovementRegion CORRECT! INCORRECT!

The Congo in Africa is home to one of the largest rainforests in the world. Every day thousands of trees are being cut down. This is affecting the animals in the rainforest and many of them are becoming endangered. Click on the right geography theme: MovementRegionLocationInteractionPlace CORRECT!INCORRECT!

Which geography theme is this? Pedro came to the United States for a better life. He is from Guadalajara, Mexico. When he lived in Mexico he was a cook. He made delicious fajitas, enchiladas, and carne asada. When Pedro moved to Salt Lake City he opened a restaurant and started cooking all his wonderful meals. Many people came to eat his food. Which theme of geography is this? MovementRegionLocationInteractionPlace Correct!Incorrect!

Which geography theme is this? True or False? When someone builds a water dam they are interacting with their environment in a positive way? Click here to see the correct answer! TRUE! Why? Because they are creating a positive way To produce energy that will not cause pollution to the environment.

Which geography theme is this? Thumbs up or down? You are going to see the tallest mountain in the world. It just so happens to be on the continent of Asia in the country of Nepal. The mountain is known as Mt. Everest. Is this considered place in your geography themes? Click here for your answer! Thumbs up! No question about this one. Any location in the world is going to be a place. This makes this geography themes the easiest to remember.

Which geography theme is this? You live in a small city in Africa. Where you live you have thousands of trees. These trees help you to build your house, cook your food, and make other things that you need. Also in this area where you live it is very rainy. It rains almost every day in the morning. Rain is good for the crops that you grow and for drinking water. You belong to the Dinka tribe and most of the people who live in this area are also from the Dinka tribe. This makes celebrations fun because you can do fun games and traditions that come from your tribe. How many different regions are you living in? Can you name them? Click here for your answer! You are apart of at least three different regions. Those regions are: -Forest region -Rainy region -Dinka region

Can you remember the 5 themes of Geography? Ill give you a hint MR. LIP Does that help? Write down on a piece of paper what the 5 themes are and an example of each. Be ready to correct in class!

I HOPE YOU ENJOYED LEARNING ABOUT THE 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY. YOU ARE NOW ON YOUR WAY TO BECOMING AN EXPERT GEOGRAPHER! Click on the earth to see how amazing our world really is.

Congratulations! You are finished. Be prepared to discuss What you have learned with the class.

-knowing how to make maps -Ability to read and understand maps -The ability to communicate and learn from the natives that they came in contact with. -They knew how to collect scientific data of plants, animals, and minerals. -Curiosity about their surroundings. - They did not have fear of the unknown.

Learning about longitude and latitude By the time you are finished with this power point you should know the difference between longitude and latitude and be able to locate different landmarks using longitude and latitude.

What is longitude and latitude? Longitude and Latitude are invisible lines on the Earths surface to help navigate and map out different locations. These lines help people find places in the world. Click on the earth to see what longitude and latitude lines look like.

Lets take a closer look. These top lines that go from North to south are called longitude lines. These side lines that go from east to west are called latitude lines. Click on the arrows to learn more! (Click here for more) (Click here for more)Click here for more)

Lets look even closer. Notice that each line is measured in degrees. If you look at the line on top that is 100 degrees and follow it down to the line that is 40 degrees across what state are you in? UTAH

Longitudinal lines of the Earth The main longitude line is located at 0 degrees. It is called the Prime Meridian.

Latitudinal Lines of the Earth The main latitude line is located at zero degrees and it is called the Equator.

Lets try again If you were to follow the longitude line of 110 degrees to the latitude line of 30 degrees where would you be? Click here to find out Mexico

One more time lets go world wide! Where would you find yourself if you followed the longitude line of 30 degrees to the latitude line of 0 degrees? Click here to find out AFRICA!

How about this one If wanted you to give me the latitude and longitude coordinates for Texas. What would those be? Think carefully.. Click for answer! Longitude degree of 100 and a latitude degree of 30. Did you get it?

Try this one! What countries lie on the latitude degree line of 75? What countries lie on the longitude degree line of 150? Write your answers down and be prepared to share with class.

Its your final test! Starting with question number and click on the right places of the map. (the circles are where you should click) 1. Which line is the Prime Meridian? 2. Which line is the Equator? This is the Equator!! This is the Prime Meridian!!

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