The Five Themes of Geography A Framework for Studying the World Ms. Gibson Sixth Grade Social Studies

Theme 1: Location Two Types of Location Where is It? Absolute Relative Where is It? Why is It There?

Absolute Location A specific place on the Earth’s surface Uses a grid system Latitude and longitude A global address

Georgia Absolute Location Georgia 32° N Latitude 83° W Longitude McDonough 33°N Latitude 84° W Longitude

Relative Location Where a place is in relation to another place Uses directional words to describe Cardinal and intermediate directions

Georgia Georgia is bordered by Tennessee on the north, South Carolina and North Carolina northeast, and Alabama west. The Atlantic Ocean forms Georgia’s East Coast Georgia is one of the Southeastern States

Theme 2: Place Physical Characteristics Land Features Mountains, plains, and plateaus Climate Bodies of Water

Georgia Physical Characteristics Photos above: Steve Pierce

Theme 2: Place Human Characteristics People Culture Language Religion Buildings and Landmarks Cities

Georgia Human Characteristics

Theme 3: Human Environment Interaction How People Interact With Their Environment People . . . Adapt to Their Environment Modify Their Environment Depend on Their Environment

Georgia: Human Environment Interaction

Theme 4: Movement The Mobility of People Goods Ideas How Places are linked to one another and the world

Georgia: Movement

Theme 5: Regions What Places Have in Common Political Regions Landform Regions Agricultural Regions Cultural Regions

Georgia Regions Steve Pierce