human interactions in the physical environment

Sec 1 Geography:

human interactions with the physical environment

By Trixie Lim

In today's lesson, we will be looking at:

1. ​Quick revision about physical features + human features in an environment

2. How do humans interact with their environment?

3. Quick revision about the 4 spheres which make up the physical environment

4. Introduction to some types of natural resources

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TAsk 1: What is a human / physical feature in an environment?

Draw

Label clearly in the picture one human and one physical feature. (Be able to explain WHY)

Physical envt: Natural features

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Human envt: Man-made features ​

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Remember: Physical & Human environments​

task 2: How do humans interact with their environment?

Open Ended

Suggest TWO ways humans can interact with this environment.

​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

• Man has made changes to the physical environment which provides a setting for human activities and interactions.

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​For example, at Macritchie Reservoir, people interact with the beauty of the environment through activities like kayaking, hiking and even photography

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Qn: What other activities do you think can take place here? ​

What we need to remember:

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Task 3: identifying the 4 spheres of the physical environment

Draw

Identify on this picture, the 4 different spheres of the physical environment.

A = atmosphere

H= hydrosphere

L= lithosphere

B= biosphere

​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

Poll

EXIT TICKET:

On a scale of 1-5, I have understood what this lesson is about...

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  I'm still not sure, might need a bit of revision

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• 5

  I'm very sure and am so ready to learn something new!