Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Geographers explore both the physical properties of Earth’s surface and the human societies spread across it. They also examine how human culture interacts with the natural environment and the way locations and places can have an impact on people. Geography seeks to understand where things are found, why they are there, and how they develop and change over time. Celebrate Geography and Geographers every third week of November.
There’s more to the study of geography than you might know. Knowing geography helps you understand the relationship between people and their environment, the way culture and location can impact the world, and how place makes a difference on our lives. Here are some folks who know that geography can be the deciding factor in fame or notoriety, success or failure, and even life or death. *Celebrate Geography Awareness Week Nov. 16-22*
For many artists, inspiration naturally flows from the ‘great outdoors’ – whether that means land, sea, sky, or even city. But some artists are compelled to use the geographic landscape itself as a medium, and the results might take your breath away... *Celebrate Geography Awareness Week Nov. 16-22*
Geography helps us understand the natural world and how we, as people, affect it. A lot of people know that historians, environmentalists, scientists, and even supply-chain economists often study geography, but the famous faces you’ll find on this list might surprise you. The following people discovered an interest in geography and, sooner or later, success and/or fame ensued… **Celebrate geography and it's leaders every third week of November! Find out more at www.GeoWeek.org
Let’s take a moment to reminisce about our favorite criminal mastermind of computer game and television fame. In the eighties and early nineties, we chased Carmen around the globe, inadvertently learning world geography and culture along the way. Recruited personally by ACME, we also got our first taste of playing detective. Maybe we should add gumshoe to our resume? Here’s to you, Carmen, for being a teacher, a style icon, and being so darn hard to find. **Celebrate geography and it's leaders every third week of November! Find out more at www.GeoWeek.org
Let’s take a moment to reminisce about our favorite criminal mastermind of computer game and television fame. In the eighties and early nineties, we chased Carmen around the globe, inadvertently learning world geography and culture along the way. Recruited personally by ACME, we also got our first taste of playing detective. Maybe we should add gumshoe to our resume? Here’s to you, Carmen, for being a teacher, a style icon, and being so darn hard to find. **Celebrate geography and it's leaders every third week of November! Find out more at www.GeoWeek.org