Concepts

Here are definitions for key concepts that run through our Geography curriculum at East Dene.

Place	The human and physical characteristics that make a location unique and distinctive. Sense of place refers to the meanings and attachments people associate with places.
Environment	The living and non-living elements of an area and how they interact. Environments provide resources for human habitation and development
Space	The physical gap or distance between locations and objects. Also refers to the organization and arrangement of things in an area
Scale	The level of detail at which we examine phenomena, from local to national to global perspectives
Diversity	The variety between places and among people, cultures, landscapes, ecosystems. Geography examines the interconnections between diverse groups
Interconnection	How places, people, economies, cultures are linked at scales from local to global through movements of goods, technology, ideas, people
Change	Alterations in natural systems, human activities, landscapes, cultures, political systems over time. Geography analyses drivers and implications of change.
Sustainability	Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Sustainable practices consider environmental, social, and economic factors.