Bell Work What are the 5 Themes of Geography? M- R- H- E- L- P-
THE 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY REVIEW-8th GRADE
THE 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY Movement Regions Human Environment Interaction Location Place
5 Themes of Geography Google the phrase, “5 Themes of Geography” to get you started This year you are going to review these ideas by teaching us about 1 of the 5 themes The possibilities are limitless You can create a game You can create a slides presentation You can create a poster These are just ideas, feel free to come up with your own way to share this information You will need to come up with an assignment for your classmates to complete to see if they have learned this material You will work with partners on this project
Bell Work Objective- Define each of the 5 Themes of Geography Objective- Describe at least 1 of the 5 Themes of Geography
MOVEMENT How ppl, goods, & ideas move Human Movement Info. Movement Trucks, Trains, Planes Info. Movement Phones, computer (email), & mail Idea Movement How do fads move? TV, Radio, Magazines
Formal-Gov’t or admin. boundaries REGIONS Formal-Gov’t or admin. boundaries States, Countries, & Cities Regions of similar characteristics Corn Belt , Rocky Mountain region, & Chinatown Functional- Regions of function Newspaper service area or cellphone coverage area Vernacular Regions of ppl’s perception Middle east or the South
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION How do humans and the environment affect each other? We depend on it.- Definition= We rely on it People depend on the Tennessee River for water & transportation. We modify it.- Definition= We change it Modify environment by heating/cooling buildings We adapt to it.- Definition= We deal w/it Wearing clothing suitable for summer & winter Rain and shine
LOCATION Absolute Location Relative Location Exact Location Latitude and Longitude or Street Address Paris, France is 48° North Latitude & 2° East Longitude Please come up with a street address Relative Location Described by directions, distance, landmarks, or time Go 1 mi. west on Main St. & turn left for 1 block Please write 1 relative location
PLACE Physical Characteristics Human Characteristics Landforms (mts, rivers, etc.) Climate Vegetation Wildlife Soil Human Characteristics What are the main languages, customs, & beliefs. How many people live, work, & visit a place. What are the Human Characteristics of this Classroom- do activity to create a poster
Remembering the 5 Themes If you can’t remembering what they are just ask MR. HELP!!! M – Movement R – Regions HE – Human Environment interaction L – Location P - Place
Bell Work What are the 5 Themes of Geography? M- R- H- E- L- P-
THE 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY REVIEW-7th GRADE
THE 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY Movement Regions Human Environment Interaction Location Place
5 Themes of Geography We have learned about the 5 Themes of Geography before in social studies class. You are creating a waterfall book Then you will create a google slides collage on 1 of the 5 Themes of Geography and depict this all in pictures In the google slides you will need to create pictures that represent the following items The definition of the theme Ea. part of theme Ex. Location- Absolute & Relative location Examples of ea. theme Ex. Movement- Human Movement=Traveling by train to Chicago
Bell Work What does the “M” stand for in the 5 Themes of Geography? Objective- Define each of the 5 Themes of Geography Objective- Describe at least 1 of the 5 Themes of Geography
MOVEMENT How ppl, goods, & ideas move Human Movement Info. Movement Trucks, Trains, Planes Info. Movement Phones, computer (email), & mail Idea Movement How do fads move? TV, Radio, Magazines
Formal-Gov’t or admin. boundaries REGIONS Formal-Gov’t or admin. boundaries States, Countries, & Cities Regions of similar characteristics Corn Belt , Rocky Mountain region, & Chinatown Functional- Regions of function Newspaper service area or cellphone coverage area Vernacular Regions of ppl’s perception Middle east or the South
REGIONS Please list 1 example of your own, not 1 that I gave you, of each region Formal- Functional- Vernacular-
Bell Work Please list the 3 types of Regions
Bell Work Write down the 1st thing that pops in your head when I say “Human Environment Interaction”
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION How do humans and the environment affect each other? We depend on it.- Definition= We rely on it People depend on the Tennessee River for water & transportation. We modify it.- Definition= We change it Modify environment by heating/cooling buildings We adapt to it.- Definition= We deal w/it Wearing clothing suitable for summer & winter Rain and shine
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION Please come up w/ 1 example of each idea Depend on it- Modify it- Adapt to it-
LOCATION Absolute Location Relative Location Exact Location Latitude and Longitude or Street Address Paris, France is 48° North Latitude & 2° East Longitude Please come up with a street address Relative Location Described by directions, distance, landmarks, or time Go 1 mi. west on Main St. & turn left for 1 block Please write 1 relative location
Bell Work Please write down 1 example of an absolute location & a relative location
PLACE Physical Characteristics Human Characteristics Landforms (mts, rivers, etc.) Climate Vegetation Wildlife Soil Human Characteristics What are the main languages, customs, & beliefs. How many people live, work, & visit a place. What are the Human Characteristics of this Classroom- do activity to create a poster
Bell Work Describe these photos based on the 5 Themes of Geography.
Bell Work Describe this place!
Remembering the 5 Themes If you can’t remembering what they are just ask MR. HELP!!! M – Movement R – Regions HE – Human Environment interaction L – Location P - Place