Week 2 - Importance of Geography and Careers

IMPORTANCE OF GEOGRAPHY  OBJECTIVES 1. State at least three reasons why geography is important. 2. Identify and describe three careers in Geography. 3. Discuss the importance of Geography in the careers identified in objective 2. GEOGRAPHY CHALLENGE You have five minutes –...

IMPORTANCE OF GEOGRAPHY  OBJECTIVES 1. State at least three reasons why geography is important. 2. Identify and describe three careers in Geography. 3. Discuss the importance of Geography in the careers identified in objective 2. GEOGRAPHY CHALLENGE You have five minutes – State one country/region and how its geographic location influence its climate. WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Watch the video below and answer the following questions. 1. Outline three reasons why geography is important. 2. Briefly describe two (2) skills in geography.  THE IMPORTANCE OF GEOGRAPHY PHYSICAL COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT Geography is a very dynamic and relevant subject as it teaches about: INFLUENCES ON COUNTRIES DAILY ACTIVITIES  THE IMPORTANCE OF GEOGRAPHY 1. Geography helps us to understand how to interact with the environment. It teaches us how to: Protect the world around us by preventing p _ _ _ _ _ _ _ n and d_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ n Use resources in a s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ manner. Understand how we interact with the environment.  THE IMPORTANCE OF GEOGRAPHY 2. Geography helps us to understand hazards of the natural environment such as: (use pictures to identify the hazards below) Geophysical Hazards  THE IMPORTANCE OF GEOGRAPHY 2. Geography helps us to understand hazards of the natural environment such as: (use pictures to identify the hazards below) Meteorological Hazards Hydrological Hazards THE IMPORTANCE OF GEOGRAPHY Hey Jaden, could you I would love to tell you describe three ways in Alayna,…..but I’ll let my which I can prepare for a friends in the class hurricane? answer this one! THE IMPORTANCE OF GEOGRAPHY Also, what are some precautions I can take for an earthquake?.... They have been more common in Jamaica since lately ……..  THE IMPORTANCE OF GEOGRAPHY 3. Geography teaches us about climate and natural resources of different regions/locations. Ways in which climate affect the life of a population are: ✔Housing ✔Lifestyle ✔D _ _ t ✔C _ _ _ _ _ _ g GEOGRAPHY CHALLENGE Which of these climate zones would you rather live in and why?  THE IMPORTANCE OF GEOGRAPHY 4. Geography involves geographical enquiry and field work. Develops research skills. Experience in collecting, analyzing and presenting data. Using scientific method. Investigating people and their environment.  THINK-PAIR-SHARE ACTIVITY 1. HOW DOES MINING NEAR PROTECTED AREAS AND NATIONAL PARKS IMPACT THE ENVIRONMENT? 2. HOW DOES AGRICULTURE IMPACT THE ENVIRONMENT IN JAMAICA? 3. HOW DOES TOURISM AFFECT COASTAL AREAS WITHIN THE CARIBBEAN REGION, FOR EXAMPLE IN OCHO RIOS? WHAT ARE SOME SOLUTIONS FOR THESE IMPACTS??  ACTIVITY QUESTION: Explain one reason Let’s use Hmm…. the PEE why geography is important. method Ensure to give specific examples in your explanations. P – POINT LET’S E– APPLY EXPLAIN IT! E- EXAMPLE  CAREERS IN GEOGRAPHY Guess the careers based on the pictures below. How are they related to Geography?  CAREERS IN JOB DESCRIPTIONS GEOGRAPHY ACTIVITY A-Land Surveyor ___ A person who is a part of the armed forces B-Oceanography ___ A person who writes for newspapers and magazines Match the career in Geography in column A C-Astronomer ___ A person who studies the properties of rocks with the job description in column B. D- Architect ___ A person who interprets spatial data using software E- Farmer ____ the study of the oceans and sea F-Journalist ____ A person who creates plans that are used to construct buildings G- GIS analyst ___ A person who makes maps H- Geologist ___ A person who determines the boundaries and heights of land I- Soldier ___ A person who cultivates the land J- Cartographer ___ A person who studies the planets  CAREERS IN GEOGRAPHY Land surveyor -A person who determines the boundaries and CAREERS IN height of land GEOGRAPHY Soldier - A person who serves in the army Astronomer Cartographe Hydrologist -Studies the r -A person who dynamics -A person who studies the of space who dynamic including makes maps nature of water stars, planets, asteroids etc.  CAREERS IN GEOGRAPHY Farmer -A person who cultivates CAREERS IN the land. GEOGRAPHY GIS Analyst -A person who interprets spatial data Oceanographer using -A person who Postmaster software. studies the Architect - A person chemical Archeologist - A person who who is in and biological - A person plans, charge features of the who designs and of a Post ocean. studies oversees Office ancient the construction of Civilizations. buildings