Slide 1WELCOME TO SOCIAL STUDIES!!! Slide 2 Why Study Social Studies? Who cares about the past anyway? Slide 3 OK, it’s time to think!!!!! Why do you think it’s important…

Slide 1 Slide 2 The Five Themes of Geography (Or, how to make studying the earth easier!) Slide 3 Geography: The study of Earth and everything on it. Slide 4 Theme 1: Location…

Slide 1Geography & the 5 Themes Foundations Slide 2 What is Geography? Provides an effective method for asking questions about places on earth and their relationships…

Slide 1What is Geography? Geo - geo= land Graphy= study/ chart The study of the Earth, including land, places, and people The study of geography led to the creation of maps…

Slide 1 Geographical Themes Everything happens somewhere Slide 2 Geographical Themes: Location Where an event occurs Where an event occurs Absolute Location Absolute Location…

Slide 1 Objective: Students will be able to understand & apply the 5 themes of geography to actual locations of their choice Slide 2 What is the location of a place?…

Slide 1 China, Korea, and Japan Test Review Slide 2 Print “As Handouts” Select 6 slides per page. Fold paper lengthwise The question will appear on one side and the question…

Slide 1 Introduction to Africa Slide 2 Location Africa is centrally located on the Earth’s surface. It straddles the Equator, extending for thousands of miles north and…

Chapter 1.1 The Study of Geography Main Objectives Name the 2 Main Branches of Geography Explain how we use Geography Describe some ways we can organize our world & the…

The Five Themes of Geography Basic âToolsâ we use for studying geography. These are called THE FIVE THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY MR. LIP (Acronym) MR. LIP M- Movement: How do people,…