Hug the World
Love Geography
It is not possible to think of our daily existence without thinking of geography as an integral part. To be aware of our surroundings means to be aware of geography, what is occurring in the world, why it is occurring, and how it effects ourselves as well as others throughout the world. The Native American people were the first people to experience America's geography and its influence on their lives. In class, we studied Native American tribes which spread from coast to coast; we particularly studied the Tlingit, Muscogee, and Dine Native American tribes. Each tribe had a special relationship with the particular region and environment in which they lived. The Native American people's lives were influenced by geography and the tribes were limited by their natural resources. The Tlingit tribe lived in northwest geographical region; their lives were influenced by the colder climate and rich resources of vegetation. The Muscogee tribe in the southeast geographical region; their lives were influenced by the many rivers and creeks which surrounded them.The Dine tribe lived in the southwest geographical region; their lives were influenced by the the warm and dry conditions of their environment. Learning about geography through the concept of location and the relationship people have with their environment is an important awareness for good citizenship. I believe teaching and studying about geography and its relationship with people enlightens the dynamics of what is occurring around the world; we are greatly influenced by our personal geographic location.
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