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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?
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.
