World Geography and Cultures © 2008Chapter 1:
How Geographers Look at the WorldWeb Activity Lesson Plans"Careers in Geography" Introduction
Students have learned about the many different workers who use geography to
help them do their jobs. In this activity, they will learn more about the many
possible fields of work and the variety of jobs available to a person with a
degree in geography. They will also learn about the work experiences of individual
geographers. Lesson Description
Students will use information from the Association of American Geographers'
Web site to learn about careers and training in geography. Students will answer
four questions and will then contact, by e-mail, a person who uses geographic
training in his or her job and give a 5-minute class presentation sharing what
they learned.
Instructional Objectives - Students will be able to describe the fields of geography, the variety of
jobs available, and the educational backgrounds needed.
- Students will able to recognize the relevance of geography in everyday life.
Applied Content Standards
Standard 18: The geographically informed person knows and understands how to
apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future. Student Web Activity Answers- Physical geographers: forecasting weather; managing land and water resources;
analyzing and planning for forests, rangelands, and wetlands. Human geographers:
urban and regional planning, transportation, marketing, real estate, tourism,
international business
- Computers are used to make maps by using graphics software and scanners;
collect and analyze data for maps; store, display, analyze, and provide map
information through geographic information systems (GIS); and take and transmit
satellite images.
- Most urban planners have a bachelor's degree or higher, have passed a national
exam, and have taken courses in geography and public administration or public
finance.
- Multinational companies could benefit from a geographer's knowledge of other
countries' resources, industry, and culture; and his or her ability to choose
good locations, market to different cultures, resolve sensitive cultural or
political issues, and overcome employees' cultural biases.
- Have students print out and turn in copies of both the e-mails they sent
to their contacts and the responses received. Presentations will vary but
should show how the person uses geography at work.
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