Hi People! This week we will begin Topic 1: Geography Mechanics

This week's assignments: 

1. Topic 1.1 Geography Mechanics
2. Topic 1.2 TODALSIG
3. Topic 1.3 Map of Colorado

Objectives: 

Topic 1.1 Geography Mechanics

• Identify the difference between physical and human geography

• Identify and give examples of the 5 themes of geography

• Give examples that show the difference between continents, countries, and cities

Topic 1.2 TODALSIG

• Identify various examples of geographic tools, their uses, advantages and limits.
• Demonstrates spatial thinking by using geographic tools to organize patterns, make connections, and solve problems.
• Identify and explain the purpose of each component of the TODALSIG acronym (Title, Orientation, Date, Author, Legend, Scale, Index, Grid) in a map, and apply this understanding to critically evaluate and create maps that effectively communicate geographic information. 

Topic 1.3 Map of Colorado

• Create a detailed map of Colorado that accurately depicts major cities and interstate highways, incorporating essential map elements including TODALSIG, to effectively convey geographic information and spatial relationships.

Due:

-Topic 1 assignments due 8/26