Learning Target: I will be able to identify the 5 major themes of geography L2 (Geography) Do Now: Create a Bubble map for the word Geography Geography

THE FIVE THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY LocationLocation PlacePlace Human-Environment InteractionHuman-Environment Interaction MovementMovement RegionsRegions

LOCATION Where are we? Absolute LocationAbsolute Location –Specific location (using your address for example) Relative Location –Described by landmarks You are Here

PLACE Human Characteristics Culture Beliefs Language Physical Characteristics Landforms (mountains, rivers, etc.), climate, plants, wildlife

HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION –We depend on it. Food, shelter, travelFood, shelter, travel –We change it. –We adapt to it. Example : by wearing clothing suitable for summer (shorts) andExample : by wearing clothing suitable for summer (shorts) and winter (coats), rain and shine.

MOVEMENT –Human Movement Trucks, Trains, PlanesTrucks, Trains, Planes –Information Movement Phones, computer ( ), mailPhones, computer ( ), mail

REGIONS –Formal Regions Create by governments (example the state of NY)Create by governments (example the state of NY) Or created by nature (Rocky Mountain Region)Or created by nature (Rocky Mountain Region)

Remembering the 5 themes If you can’t remembering what they are just ask MR. HELP!!!If you can’t remembering what they are just ask MR. HELP!!! M – MovementM – Movement R – RegionsR – Regions HE – Human Environment interactionHE – Human Environment interaction L – LocationL – Location P - PlaceP - Place

Your assignment Create a bubble map like the one below and attach at least 3 examples to each of the themes of geographyCreate a bubble map like the one below and attach at least 3 examples to each of the themes of geography