Human Geography

Whāinga ako: Lesson Goals

Learn about human geography, including different types of settlements, how land is used, trade and economic activity, and where natural resources like energy, food, minerals, and water are found.

Kupu matua - Keywords

In your books brainstorm (can be with a buddy) what Human Geography could mean.

Look at the two words and write a definition of each if you are stuck.

So what is Human Geography?

Human Geography put simply is how human activity affects or is influenced by the earth's surface

Mahi - Work

How Humans Use Land

Think back to how we analysed a photo.

Step 1: Observation

What do you see? (List objects, people, buildings, land features, etc.)
What activities are happening in the photo?
What is the setting? (Urban, rural, suburban? Busy or quiet?)

Step 2: Analysis

Think about what the photo tells us about human geography.

How is land being used in this photo? (Housing, farming, industry, etc.)
What economic activities can you see or infer? (Trade, transportation, services, etc.)
What natural resources are present or being used? (Water, forests, minerals, etc.)

Step 3: Interpretation

Make connections to human geography themes.

What challenges might people in this place face? (Overcrowding, pollution, lack of resources, etc.)
How do humans impact the environment in this photo?
How does this place compare to where you live?