Home is where the heart is. Cultural definitions of place, space, and the natural environment govern how people across the world view their home. When people travel, they first look for things that are familiar and remind them of home. But with globalization, the definition of home changes as people are exposed to new things. We will be using different maps and mapping techniques to explore students perceptions of home - what makes home home. Is it the climate? It is physical features? How is home defined? Can you find home from 6 blocks away? From 100 miles? From 1000 miles? Can you find home without technology? What characteristics of new places would make it home?
The Geographic Society at Virginia Tech is run by undergraduate students in the Department of Geography from both the Geography and Meteorology programs. The primary goal of the Geographic Society is to promote geography education and awareness across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our primary activities include outreach to K-12 educators and students.
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