1. I’m Fine…..that’s all that matters 1

2. Why do we study Geography?????? Population Growth Religion Culture Economies Interaction with the Environment Ideas Stereotypes Poverty Language Customs Family Structure Political Systems Disease Movement RegionLocation Place Societies Human Rights 2

3. How Do You See The World????? 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu5P1za5 mRo

4. Before we can begin to study geography, we must understand some basic themes…The Five Themes of Geography. The First Theme: Location 4

5. Two types of Location Absolute Location – exact place on Earth where a geographic feature is found Relative Location – describes a place in relation to another place 5

6. Now in your foldable transfer the definitions, and then add an example or two of each type. Next create a visual representation of each. Don’t be lazy….quality work = quality grade 6

7. 7 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDI12Ngg2 2s

8. The Second Theme: Place 8

9. Place – includes the physical features and cultural characteristics of a location 9

10. Now in your foldable transfer the definition of place, and then add an example or two. Next create visual representation/s of place. Don’t be lazy….quality work = quality grade 10

11. 11 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQdhMSE qhfg

12. The Third Theme: Region 12

13. Region – a region of the earth’s surface with similar characteristics 13

14. Region cont. 14

15. Now in your foldable transfer the definition of region, and then add an example or two. Next create visual representation/s of region. Don’t be lazy….quality work = quality grade 15

16. 16 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCMzfazp GVI

17. The Fourth Theme: Human – Environment Interaction 17

18. Human-Environment Interaction – the relationship between humans and their environment 18

19. Now in your foldable transfer the definition of human-environment interaction, and then add an example or two. Next create visual representation/s of H-E-I. Don’t be lazy….quality work = quality grade 19

20. 20 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olmzzWo0 wps

21. The Fifth Theme: Movement 21

22. Movement – the movement of people, goods, and ideas from one place to another 22

23. Now in your foldable transfer the definition of movement, and then add an example or two. Next create visual representation/s of movement. Don’t be lazy….quality work = quality grade 23

24. And now for the big finale!!!!!!!! 24 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIqC79Wr pKg