What is Geography?

This year, we are spending some time studying geography.  In order to see what our kids know or don't know, I had them brainstorm ideas, concepts, or phrases they associated with geography.  They created a wordle to showcase their thoughts.

Afterwards, we "Set the Record Straight" by reading a novella on National Geographic Education.  The kids were amazed to learn that geography not only involves the study of the physical features of a region, but the cultural, economic and biological features as well.  The short answer questions following the novella were used to initiate a Socratic discussion related to geography and we discussed the recommended vocabulary.  I am excited about this year, but more importantly, so are the kids!