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from @SAGTeach: Geography is truly multi-disciplinary, and ties into so many different academic disciplines.

The Importance of Geography

Through studying geography, people of all ages begin to appreciate how places and landscapes are formed, how people and environments interact, what consequences arise from our everyday decisions, and what a diverse range of cultures and
societies exist and interconnect. Geography is a subject which builds on young people’s own experiences, helping them to formulate questions, develop their intellectual skills and find answers to issues affecting their lives. It introduces them to distinctive investigative tools such as maps, fieldwork, GIS, and the use of powerful digital communication technologies. It opens their eyes to the beauty and wonder around them and acts as a source of inspiration and creativity. More than this, it ensures that they appreciate the complexity of attitudes and values which shape the way we use and misuse the environment. Through geography, people learn to value and care for the planet and all its inhabitants.

Why Geography Matters​
  • Contributor: Kurt Butefish
  • This is the lesson that Kurt Butefish presented in his session Why Geography Matters: Introducing Students to Geospatial Technologies  at the 2015 NCSS Conference in New Orleans.
  • For a copy, click here.   Please note, this is a 23mb Zipped file.

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      • Carmen Sandiego Google Earth Games
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    • AP Human Geography >
      • American Geographical Society's (FREE) Blog Ubique
      • APHG: The Exam
      • Bell Ringers
      • ​Esri APHG GeoInquiries >
        • Esri APHG GeoInquiries Student Worksheets
      • Factfulness (Book) >
        • Gapminder (Resources)
      • Geographic Links
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      • iScore5, the APHG Ap (paid)
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      • What is GIS?
      • ArcGIS Online (Esri) Resources >
        • Get Started with ArcGIS Online
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        • Explore Careers in GIS (Virtual Job Shadow)
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        • National Geographic’s MapMaker
        • STEAM at Work! (Lindsey the GIS Professional!)
        • STEM Standards Framework for Grades K-5
      • Middle School: Where to Begin? >
        • GIS Career Investigation
        • Google Earth/Map Resources >
          • National Geographic's Google Earth Resources
          • Visualize your data on a custom map using Google My Maps (Tutorial)
          • Create a map or story in Google Earth Web (Tutorial)
          • How to Create a Geographical Map Chart in Google Sheets
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