Every community has some different economic sections. We are going to the mall to go shopping.'' ''We are driving past the harbor where ships come from all over the world.'' Don't forget to point out the smells from the bread factory, the oil refinery, or the fisherman's dock. Ages 4-5 If you live near a river, lake, or ocean you might observe barges loaded with automobiles, machinery, or even garbage. Watch for trucks and ships carrying different materials and goods. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different ways goods are shipped.
People travel and so do goods, clothing, and other materials.
Look around your house for items made in different countries. Don't forget to check the labels on the foods you eat to see where they came from. Talk about how these things ended up in your home. Conclusion Geography is a way of thinking, of asking questions, and of observing and appreciating the world around us. It gives us tools we need to move about in the world, to make wise decisions about our environment, and to relate more meaningfully to people from other lands and cultures.