Geography is the study of Earth's physical features, environments, people, and places. The goals of the world geography class are to appreciate what students have, build self-esteem through learning about culture and history, and have acceptance and empathy for others by striving to understand how people are connected globally and thinking critically about world issues. The class motto is "Knowledge is Power" and the objectives aim to prepare students for college.

1. Unit 1 – The Study of Geography

2. Objective: I can analyze the special
organization of people, places and
environments on earth’s surface.

3. • What is Geography?

4. • Geography – The study of Earth’s physical features, environments, people and places.

5. Class Motto:
Knowledge is Power!

6. K.I.P.
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Boston Univ.
Self-educated
Self-educated
Boston
Univ.
Self-educated
Princeton
Univ.
Tennessee State Univ.
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7. • World Geography Class Goals (objectives)

8. 1. Appreciate what you have!!!
Clothing
Shelter
Food
Family

9. New Delhi - India
Costa Rica

10. 2. Build self-esteem (ex. ancestors, culture,
history, etc).
Frida Kahlo

11. 3. Have acceptance and empathy for others.
Strive for acceptance.

14. 4. Think critically about the world, your
surroundings and issues.
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Syria
Somalia
North Korea

15. 5. Understand how you are connected to the rest of the
world.

16. 6. Prepare yourself for college!!!!