Warm ups 8.18.2016*What do you think we will learn about in this class?

*Why do you think it is important to learn about these things?

Lesson Objective:*explain what we will learn about in this class

*list reasons why it is important to study these things

What is this class all about?*History

*Geography

*Economics

*Civics (government-related issues)

*Culture

Geography *The study of people, places, and the environment

(oversimplified definition)

Why?*Let’s brainstorm a list of why you think it’s important to study geography.

Culture

*beliefs, customs, laws, art, and way of life of groups of people

Why?*Let’s brainstorm a list of why you think it’s important to study cultures.

History*the record of past events

Why?*Let’s brainstorm a list of why you think it’s important to study history.

Government*people and groups in a society that make laws, make sure they are carried out, and settle disagreements about them

*Imagine a world without governments?

Why?*Let’s brainstorm a list of why you think it’s important to study government.

Economics *study of how people manage their limited resources by producing, exchanging, and using goods and services

Why?*Let’s brainstorm a list of why you think it’s important to study economics.