Does geography determine (or influence) culture?

Examine the photographs found below. Do you think the geographical conditions of these regions influence or determine the culture of that region?

Thursday, September 11

RAP:
Does geography determine our destiny?
Does geography impact our destiny?

Key Terms:
latitude, longitude, Prime Meridian, Equator, map key, map scale

Wednesday, September 10

RAP:
Does a person's geographic location determine his/her culture?
How have humans impacted their geography in a positive way?
How have humans impacted their geography in a negative way?

Key Vocabulary & Terms:
interaction, impact, determine, latitude, longitude, map key, map scale

Tuesday, September 9

RAP
How do we find out about the past?
Do we even need to find out about the past?

Handouts:
The Social Sciences
Map Packet - Labeling

Key Vocabulary:

Geographer
Historian

Monday, September 8

Who are the Nacirema?


Thank you for listening so attentively to the story of the Nacirema. Remember that judgments made without true analysis or, in the case of the Nacirema, getting to know a people, are often weak and inaccurate.

Key Vocabulary:
Anthropology
Culture