This document provides an overview of geography as a subject of study. It defines geography as the study of geographical space, which includes both physical characteristics as well as human impacts and transformations. The central objective of geography is described as studying the relationships between human beings and their physical and cultural environments. Some key objectives mentioned are understanding issues related to resource use, analyzing spatial organization, and knowing places on Earth. The document also outlines the main branches of geography as physical/environmental geography and human geography.

1. Explorers
of th
universe
Week 1
Topic: What is geography?:
Object of study of geography,
Objective of geography

2. ¿Who is your
favorite
historical
figure?

3. Themes of the period
El Universo: Características del
Universo. El origen del Universo.
Cuerpos que conforman el universo.
La vía Láctea. Cuerpos del sistema
solar.
La tierra, planeta vivo: Las capas de la
tierra. El movimiento de la tierra. La
luna (movimientos y eclipses).
Red geográfica. (Los meridianos,
paralelos, longitud y usos horarios).
Tipos de relieve (continental, costero,
elementos y factores del clima)

4. Checkpoint
HABILIDAD
GENERAL
No.
NOMBRE
(Es necesario incluir la
habilidad específica,
herramienta y tema)
%
FECHA
ESTIMADA
Interpretar
1
Relacionar /
Infografía / El
universo
50% 6-10 March
2
Crear/ Diorama
interview/ Los cuerpos
celestes
50%
27 -31
March
Comprender
1
Interpretar / Taller
Práctico / La tierra:
meridianos y paralelos
50% 10-14 April
2
Planea /Presentación/
Formas del Relieve
50% 24-28 April

5. Moment of discussion
Did you know that the word
geography comes from the
Greek "geo" which means
earth and "graph" which
means to write?

6. Object of study of
geography
With the passage of time, the object of study of
geography has been modified. At first the Earth was
studied; Subsequently, the earth's crust -including in
it the geosphere and the lithosphere-. But concepts
such as landscape, geographical region, territory
and place have also been addressed by this
science. Today, it has been determined that the
object of study of geography is geographical space.
This, in addition to having specific physical
characteristics, has been influenced and
transformed by human action. Therefore, its study
involves analyzing the impact that society has
generated on it.

7. Geography: What is it for
Write in your notebook a paragraph
where you write how you can use
geography in your daily life.

8. How are the characteristics of the geographical
space manifested in the places of the
photographs?

9. Objectives of geography
The central objective of geography is to study space, taking into account the relationships
generated between human beings and the environment, physical and cultural in which they live.
Objective Example
Know places to be located on Earth. Spatial orientation.
Know the space and living conditions of human
beings.
Analysis of nations, regions and cities.
Know and understand the great problems linked to
the use that people make of the Earth's resources.
Desertification, environmental pollution, uneven
development, urbanization, etc.
Analyze the organization of space. Spatial representations.

10. Branches of geography
Physical or environmental geography
Study the physical environment around us,
including:
Fauna and
Vegetation
Relief and Soil
Water bodies
Climate
Sub ramas:
Astronomical
From soils
Geomorphology
Climatology
Hydrography
Biogeography

11. Human geography
It studies the relationships between the
physical environment and human beings
including:
1. Towns
2. Environment
3. Natural resources
4. Migrations