1. THE 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY NOTES NOTES song

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4. THE FIVE THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY MovementMovement RegionsRegions Human-Environment InteractionHuman-Environment Interaction LocationLocation PlacePlace

5. 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 Immigration/Urban/RuralImmigration/Urban/Rural –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 Land Movement Earthquakes, volcanos, plate tectonicsEarthquakes, volcanos, plate tectonics

6. REGIONS A place that has similar human and/or physical characteristics.A place that has similar human and/or physical characteristics. 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).

7. HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION How do humans and the environment affect each other?How do humans and the environment affect each other? –We depend on it. People depend on thePeople depend on the Rivers for water and transportation.Rivers for water and transportation. –We modify it. People modify our environment byPeople modify our environment by heating and cooling buildings for comfort. People build buildings and bridges to make Life easier. –We adapt to it. We adapt to the environment by wearingWe adapt to the environment by wearing clothing suitable for summer (shorts) and winter (coats), rain and shine.

8. LOCATION Where a place is 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. –Where is your home in relation to the school? You are Here

9. 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, vegitation, wildlife, soil, etc.

10. 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

11. Homework Using your notes – add WELL Drawn and colored picture to help remember what each of the themes are about.Using your notes – add WELL Drawn and colored picture to help remember what each of the themes are about.

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13. Your assignment Describe you and your family using the 5 Themes of Geography.Describe you and your family using the 5 Themes of Geography. Make sure you use every theme.Make sure you use every theme. Type your biography, double space.Type your biography, double space.