There are six essential elements of geography.
In this first lesson of five, students will be introduced to geographic concepts that are used to make sense of the world and will have a rudimentary understanding of Elements and their application at the end.The Elements will be associated with real world examples.Students will take notes.It is recommended that the six essential elements of geography be taught as a unit because they cannot be mastered in a single lesson.
As a result of this lesson, students should be able to integrate information from maps, notes, discussion, and a chart, as well as offer an example of application for each of the 6 essential elements of geography.
Students should be aware of the following vocabulary: geography, spatial, analysis, ecosystems, migration, cultural mosaic, interdependence, resources.
How are they used for the maps in the packet?How are they used for things that are geographic?
2.There are maps on pages 1, 17, 19, 21, and 22 of the Six Essential Elements Guided Notes handout.
3.Start with PowerPoint.Go to the notes section on the PowerPoint.The guided notes have questions to ask to facilitate discussion.
Students will use information in their packets to discuss the questions in the Guided Notes with their partner.Next, ask students to share their answers as a whole class.Students should be asked to explain how each page applies to the corresponding element.Provide feedback as needed and discuss responses as a whole class.
Students could use the application of the Elements in their own lives.Give an example of where to live when you're an adult.Climate, proximity to family, activities to do there, employment, cultural offerings are some of the things they might want to consider.How do they relate to geography?Discuss as a group.
In order to assess student knowledge, the teacher will distribute the initial formative assessment papers and direct students to define each element and write one application for each.The teacher will teach the information that the students don't have.
Ask students if they know anything about the six essential elements of geography.Next, put a list of the 6 essential elements up on the board and have them write a paper about what each means.At the end of class, collect to give out the assessment.
1.During a powerpoint presentation, students will complete Guided Notes with questions.When the questions are in italics, have students discuss with their partners a response.As a class, discuss informally for understanding.
2.The teacher will check for understanding informally throughout the lesson.How could geography be used to understand the past?The 6th element is discussed.
1.Students will complete Guided Notes with questions during a presentation.When the questions are in italics, have students discuss with their partners a response.As a class, discuss informally for understanding.
2.The teacher will check for understanding informally throughout the lesson.How could geography be used to understand the past?The 6th element is discussed.
In order to assess student knowledge, the teacher will distribute the initial formative assessment papers and direct students to define each element and write one application for each.The teacher will teach the information that the students don't have.
Students should be put into a group.A printed copy of the PowerPoint can be given to students.One-on-one teacher assistance can be provided.
It is possible for students to rewrite the descriptions of each element in their own words.
A visual example for student reference can be found on the classroom walls.Water scarcity is a topic that teachers may want to discuss with their students.
There are five lessons in this lesson.The other lessons in this unit are related to the CPALMS resources."Mind mapping the six essential elements" is one of the activities that can be found in "Six Essential Elements - Application to a City Project."
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