1. The 5 Themes of Geography

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

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

4. Human-Environment Interaction
5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY
PLACE
Human-Environment Interaction
MOVEMENT
REGION
LOCATION

5. WHERE DID THE 5 THEMES COME FROM?
The 5 Themes of Geography originated by the National Geographic Society to fulfill a need for geographers (people who study the earth and everything on it) categorize everything they learn. These 5 places are easy to remember. Just say the word “PRILM”.

6. 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.

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

8. HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION
How do humans and the environment affect each other?
We depend on it.
People depend on the Mississippi River for water and transportation.
We modify it.
People modify our environment by building structures for shelter, growing crops for food, etc.
We adapt to it.
We adapt to the environment by wearing
clothing suitable for summer (shorts) and
winter (coats), rain and shine.

9. LOCATION Where are we? Absolute Location Relative Location
A latitude and longitude (global location) or a street address (local location).
Paris France is 48o North Latitude and 2o 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

10. Every point on earth corresponds to a number showing latitude, plus a number showing longitude.

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

12. This map shows language regions. Examine the map
This map shows language regions. Examine the map. Tell one thing you notice or are surprised by.

13. What is this map showing?
Make a comment about one aspect of this map that is interesting or surprising to you.

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

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

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

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

20. 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. Key
1) D
2) D
3) B
4) A
5) B
6) D
7) C

22. Your Assignment Options
Describe you and your family using the 5 Themes of Geography.
Create a map of your home.
Make sure you use every theme.