2. THE 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY S.Thomas 6 th Grade SS RCMS

3. 2 DEFINITION OF GEOGRAPHY ge·og·ra·phy 1 : a science that deals with the description, distribution, and interaction of the diverse physical, biological, and cultural features of the earth's surface Source-Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary

4. 3 IN PLAIN ENGLISH Geography is the study of the earth and everything on it.

5. THE FIVE THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY LocationPlaceHuman-EnvironmentInteractionMovement Regions Regions

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7. LOCATION Where are we? Absolute LocationAbsolute Location –A latitude and longitude (global location) or a street address (local location). –Paris France is 48 o North Latitude and 2 o East Longitude. –The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Relative Location –Described by landmarks, time, direction or distance from one place to another. –Go 1 mile west on main street and turn left for 1 block. You are Here

8. PLACE What is it like there, what kind of place is it? Human Characteristics What are the main languages, customs, and beliefs. How many people live, work, and visit a place. Physical Characteristics Landforms (mountains, rivers, etc.), climate, vegetation, wildlife, soil, etc.

9. HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION How do humans and the environment affect each other?How do humans and the environment affect each other? –We depend on environment. People depend on the Tennessee River for water and transportation.People depend on the Tennessee River for water and transportation. –We modify (change) the environment. People modify our environment byPeople modify our environment by heating and cooling buildings for comfort. –We adapt to the environment. We adapt to the environment by wearingWe adapt to the environment by wearing clothing suitable for summer (shorts) and winter (coats), rain and shine.

10. MOVEMENT How are people, goods, ideas moved from place to place?How are people, goods, ideas moved from place to place? –Human Movement Trucks, Trains, PlanesTrucks, Trains, Planes –Information Movement Phones, computer (email), mailPhones, computer (email), mail –Idea Movement How do fads move from place to place?How do fads move from place to place? TV, Radio, Magazines

11. REGIONS How are Regions similar to and different from other places?How are Regions similar to and different from other places? –Formal Regions Regions defined by governmental or administrative boundaries (States, Countries, Cities)Regions defined by governmental or administrative boundaries (States, Countries, Cities) Regions defined by similar characteristics (Corn Belt, Rocky Mountain region, Chinatown).Regions defined by similar characteristics (Corn Belt, Rocky Mountain region, Chinatown). –Functional Regions Regions defined by a function (newspaper service area, cell phone coverage area).Regions defined by a function (newspaper service area, cell phone coverage area). –Vernacular Regions Regions defined by peoples perception (middle east, the south, etc.)Regions defined by peoples perception (middle east, the south, etc.)

12. 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

13. Quiz About The Five Themes of Geography Click the bell to the left of the correct answer. Applause will sound if the answer is correct. A gong will sound if the answer is incorrect. A key to the quiz follows the last slide. You may continue answering each question until the correct answer is found. Click on the orange arrow key to progress through the quiz.

14. 13 Question 1 Which of the following is NOT a geography theme? A. movement C. region B. human-environmental interaction D. people

15. 14 Question 2 Which of the following is an example of Human-Environmental Interaction? A. getting the mail C. playing Gameboy B. watching TV D. Rainforest Clearing

16. 15 A. Geographica Institute C. National Council for Social Studies B. National Geographic Society D. Social Studies Teachers of America Question 3 Which of the following helped create the 5 Themes of Geography?

17. 16 Question 4 Which of the following is an example of PLACE ? A. Deep South C. Dodge County Middle School B. McDonalds D. Skating rink

18. 17 Question 5 Which of the following is NOT an example of Location? A. Springfield, Missouri C. Georgia B. Dodge County Middle School 1103 Herman Ave Eastman, GA 31023 D. the hills

19. 18 Question 6 Which of the following is an example of region? A. Georgia C. United States B. South America D. The Midwest

20. 19 Question 7 What is the name of a person who studies the earth and everything on it? A. Photographer C. Geographer B. Cartographer D. Mapographer

21. 20 Key 1) D1) D 2) D2) D 3) B3) B 4) A4) A 5) B5) B 6) D6) D 7) C7) C