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=Unit 1 - Introduction into Human Geography =

** __Essential Unit Questions__ **

 * 1) How has Human Geography evolved as a discipline?
 * 2) How is the study of this academic discipline relevant to everyday life and decision-making?
 * 3) Why is each point on Earth unique and why are different places similar?
 * 4) Why are we concerned with scale?

- Good Review of the key concepts

MAPS World Maps This is an example of many different ways to use Cartograms. It has information on many different types of data. Check it out...it takes a few minutes to upload.

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View the video clip above, and then recommend a projection map to be used in classrooms throughout the United States. Your recommendation should be based upon your group discussion, classroom notes, and any other reading you have done. Once you have chosen your projection map, you must provide THREE supportive arguments for the chosen map. (All of the instructions can be found on your worksheet entitled Making Decision in the West Wing.)

A GIS Journey
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A great video on what the GIS is capable of creating.

GPS Tutorial

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