WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION?
THE STUDY OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS enables us to understand the relationship between human populations and the physical world. Students learn where people and places are located and why they are there. They examine the influence of physical systems, such as climate, weather and seasons, and natural resources, such as land and water, on human populations. They study the causes, patterns and effects of human settlement and migration, learn of the roles of different kinds of population centers in a society, and investigate the impact of human activities on the environment. This enables them to acquire a useful basis of knowledge for informed decision-making on issues arising from human-environmental relationships.
Units of Study in GEOGRAPHY
Thinking
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Population and Migration PatternsThis unit addresses the patterns associated with human populations. Populations may increase or decrease as a result of a combination of natural changes (births and deaths) and migration patterns (emigration and immigration).
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Cultural Patterns and ProcessesThe main focus of this unit is on cultural patterns and processes that create recognized cultural identities. Students consider the physical environment to determine the effects of geographical location and available resources on cultural practices.
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Political Patterns and ProcessesThis first unit sets the foundation for the course by teaching students how geographers approach the study of places. Students are encouraged to reflect on the “why of where” to better understand
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Agriculture and Rural Land-Use PatternsThis unit addresses the patterns associated with human populations. Populations may increase or decrease as a result of a combination of natural changes (births and deaths) and migration patterns (emigration and immigration).
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Cities and Urban
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Industrial and Economic Development Patterns |
Contemporary
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