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. Lori Put Her Ear In My Root-beer.

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. The Second Theme: Place 8

8. Place – includes the physical features and cultural characteristics of a location. What’s it like there? 9

9. 11 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlfKdbWwr uY

10. Add an example or two. Next create visual representation/s of place. Don’t be lazy….quality work = quality grade 10

11. The Third Theme: Human – Environment Interaction 17

12. Human-Environment Interaction – the relationship between humans and their environment 18 Modify- How we change the environment Adapt- How we change to our environment (survive) Depend- What do we get from our Environment.

13. 20 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olmzzWo0 wps

14. Next add an example or two. Next create visual representation/s of H-E-I. Don’t be lazy….quality work = quality grade 19

15. The Fourth Theme: Movement 21

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

17. 16 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCMzfazp GVI

18. Next add an example or two. Next create visual representation/s of movement. Don’t be lazy….quality work = quality grade 23

19. The Fifth Theme: Region 12

20. Region – an area of the earth’s surface with similar characteristics 13

21. Region cont. 14 Formal – defined by a limited number of shared characteristics. Example: State boundaries (all from Tx, but not the same person) NOT DEBATABLE Functional – organized around a set of interactions and connections between places (ex: Amtrack route, plane routes) Perceptual – people perceive or see a region in the same way (ex: The South)

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

23. Add an example or two. Next create visual representation/s of region. Don’t be lazy….quality work = quality grade 15