Understanding Geography

LESSON PLAN
March 18, 2014
Instructor: Christian E. Daroni
PRC License#: 0819654

Lesson Description: This lesson is a hook lesson on geography. It focuses on the importance of geographical
knowledge as a key element of human existence or survival. Also, perceptions/misconceptions
on geography will be described and analyzed.

Hook Lesson on Understanding Geography

Lesson Objectives: A.

 To understand how A. Introduction

Activating prior knowledge/Pre-assessment/Motivational Activity
geographical knowledge/
 How many of you have deep interest in technology?
culture helps preserve  How many of you have deep interest in geography?
and protect human  Why should someone take interest in technology/geography?
existence
Provide a fluid transition by emphasizing the importance of geography and
 To appreciate the recognizing the importance of technological innovations in the production of
importance of geographical knowledge
geographical knowledge
B. Body
Essential Question: Why is geographical knowledge/culture a key element in
Target Skills: human existence or survival? T-P-S
 Making connections
 Metacognition Introduce the activity: “Survival Quiz”. Let the students answer the
 Geographical skill questions. Present and process the answers.
 Critical thinking skill Discuss several reasons for studying geography and some geographical
issues/misconceptions*.
Strategies:
 Q and A Example:
 Think-Pair-Share  Importance: To develop a mental map of our community, province or
 Survival Quiz territory, country and the world so that we can understand the “where”
of places and events
 Prompt
 How do Filipinos locate places? Measure distance?*

Resources/References:
 Slide Presentation
 Activity Sheet
 http://www.geograph
y.com/
 http://www.cgeducati
on.ca/resources/why_
geography/top10.asp
C. Conclusion
Essential Understanding: Understanding geography and geographical
perspectives contributes to our capabilities as educated individuals and
members of the society.
Tell Me What You Got:
I realized that…
I felt that…
I can truly be a responsible citizen by…

Remarks:
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