Unit 1: Geographic Inquiry & Skill Development PDF

Unit 1: Geographic Inquiry & Skill Development Big Ideas of Unit 1 1.​ How do we use geographic thinking? ○​ Analyze places and connections. 2.​ What is the geographic inquiry process? ○​ Ask questions, gather information. 3.​ Why are maps important? ○​ Ma...

Unit 1: Geographic Inquiry & Skill Development Big Ideas of Unit 1 1.​ How do we use geographic thinking? ○​ Analyze places and connections. 2.​ What is the geographic inquiry process? ○​ Ask questions, gather information. 3.​ Why are maps important? ○​ Maps show places. 4.​ Different types of maps? ○​ General reference maps, thematic maps,topographic maps. 5.​ How do we use GPS? ○​ GPS tracks locations. 6.​ What does GPS stand for? ○​ GPS stands for Global Positioning System. Who Came Up With Geography? 1.​ Who is the father of Geography? ○​ Eratosthenes created the term. 2.​ What is Geography? ○​ Study of the earth, and everything on it. Why Study Geography? 1.​ A Sense of Place: ○​ Climate depends on location. 2.​ Sustainability: ○​ Human impact on the environment. 3.​ Connections: ○​ Understand links between systems. Five Themes of Geography 1.​ Location: ○​ Where is it? Why there? 2.​ Place: ○​ What’s it like? Features? 3.​ Human-Environment Interaction: ○​ Humans affect environment. Example: Air conditioning. 4.​ Movement: ○​ Movement of goods, people. 5.​ Region: ○​ Areas with similar features. Questions on Locations 1.​ Monarch Park’s Absolute Location: ○​ 1 Hanson Street, Toronto. 2.​ Monarch Park’s Relative Location: ○​ Near Toronto landmarks. 3.​ Best place for a paper mill? ○​ Near forests, labor, transport. 4.​ Best place for a store? ○​ Near areas with demand. 5.​ Best place for farming? ○​ Fertile soil, water access. 6.​ Best spot for temporary settlement? ○​ Accessible, defensible, resource-rich. 7.​ Why are towns along geographic features? ○​ Access to water, transport. 8.​ Where to relocate for safety? ○​ Near resources, defensible. The 5 Themes and Their Effects on You 1.​ Location: ○​ Gives sense of direction. 2.​ Place: ○​ Unique features make life enjoyable.  ○​ Parks, schools, weather appreciation. 3.​ Human-Environment Interaction: ○​ Public transport reduces pollution. ○​ Healthier environment for all. 4.​ Movement: ○​ Enjoy foods, clothes globally. ○​ Shows how goods, ideas move. 5.​ Region: ○​ Mild climate for outdoor activities. ○​ Skiing, biking, sports all year. Human Impact on Geography 1.​ How have humans transformed villages into cities? ○​ Cities grow with roads, businesses. ○​ Challenges: Overcrowding, pollution, strain. 2.​ Why do we build large dams? ○​ Store water, generate electricity. ○​ Impact: Flood land, disrupt wildlife. 3.​ Benefits of tall buildings? ○​ More space for homes/work. ○​ Problems: Traffic, blocked sunlight. 4.​ How has technology changed the world? ○​ Faster communication, better travel. ○​ Challenges: Privacy issues, too much data. 5.​ Human-made changes impact nature? ○​ Harm nature, destroy habitats. ○​ Solution: Recycle, use clean energy. Maps and Their Uses 1.​ What are maps used for?​ Answer: Maps show earth's surface. 2.​ Have you used a map lately?​ Answer: Think about maps you’ve used. 3.​ Who needs maps for their job?​ Answer: List 5 jobs using maps, Doctor, engineer, pilot, urban planner, cartographers. 4.​ Types of maps: 5.​ General-Purpose Maps:​ Answer: Show roads, water, parks, cities.  6.​ Thematic Maps:​ Answer: Focus on one topic or theme. 7.​ Choropleth Maps:​ Answer: Use shades to show data. 8.​ Topographic Maps:​ Answer: Show land, buildings, roads, height. 9.​ Reading Topographic Maps:​ Answer: Pink is built-up areas. Green plants. 10.​Maps for Everyday Use:​ Answer: Maps help people find places. 11.​What’s special about the PATH map in Toronto?​ Answer: It connects underground locations. 12.​Why was the PATH system created?​ Answer: For walking in winter. 13.​What’s missing from a map?​ Answer: What could be added? 14.​Maps for Self-expression:​ Answer: Maps show personal ideas. 15.​Have you been to these parks?​ Answer: Share parks you’ve visited. 16.​What should all maps have?​ Answer: Title, symbols, north arrow, legend. Investigation of Indigenous Places 1.​ Place Name: Canada ○​ Language of Origin: Huron-Iroquois ○​ Meaning: "Village" or "settlement." ○​ Location: Not applicable 2.​ Place Name: Amisk ○​ Language of Origin: Cree ○​ Meaning: "Beaver" ○​ Location: Alberta 3.​ Place Name: Athabasca ○​ Language of Origin: Cree ○​ Meaning: "Where there are reeds" ○​ Location: Alberta 4.​ Place Name: Bow River ○​ Language of Origin: Blackfoot ○​ Meaning: "River where bow reeds grow" ○​ Location: Alberta 5.​ Place Name: Manitoba ○​ Language of Origin: Cree  ○​ Meaning: "Place of the Great Spirit" ○​ Location: Manitoba 6.​ Place Name: Tuktoyaktuk ○​ Language of Origin: Inuvialuktun ○​ Meaning: "Windy place" ○​ Location: Northwest Territories 7.​ Place Name: Nanaimo ○​ Language of Origin: Snuneymuxw (Coast Salish) ○​ Meaning: "Great or powerful people" ○​ Location: British Columbia 8.​ Place Name: Kitchener ○​ Language of Origin: Anishinaabe… ○​ Meaning: "Place of the fox" ○​ Location: Ontario 9.​ Place Name: Saskatchewan ○​ Language of Origin: Cree ○​ Meaning: "Swift flowing river" ○​ Location: Saskatchewan