1. The Five Themes of Geography A Framework for Studying the World

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

3. In Plain English Geography is the study of the earth and everything on it.

4. Theme 1: Location Where is It? Why is It There? Two Types of Location Absolute Relative

5. Absolute Location A specific place on the Earth’s surface Uses a grid system Latitude and longitude A global address

6. Massachusetts Absolute Location Massachusetts 42° N Latitude 72° W Longitude Boston 42° N Latitude 71° W Longitude

7. Relative Location Where a place is in relation to another place Uses directional words to describe –Cardinal and intermediate directions

8. Massachusetts Massachusetts is bordered by Vermont and New Hampshire on the north, Connecticut and Rhode Island on the south, and New York on the west. The Atlantic Ocean forms Massachusetts's east coast. Massachusetts is one of the Northeastern States

9. Theme 2: Place Physical Characteristics Land Features Mountains, plains, and plateaus Climate Bodies of Water

10. Massachusetts: Physical Characteristics

11. Theme 2: Place Human Characteristics People Culture Language Religion Buildings and Landmarks Cities

12. Massachusetts: Human Characteristics

13. Theme 3: Human Environment Interaction How People Interact With Their Environment People... Adapt to Their Environment Modify Their Environment Depend on Their Environment

14. Massachusetts: Human Environment Interaction

15. Theme 4: Movement The Mobility of People Goods Ideas How Places are linked to one another and the world

16. Massachusetts: Movement

17. Theme 5: Regions What Places Have in Common Political Regions Landform Regions Agricultural Regions Cultural Regions

18. Massachusetts: Regions Steve Pierce

19. Remembering the 5 themes If you can’t remembering what they are just ask MR. HELP!!! M – Movement R – Regions HE – Human Environment interaction L – Location P - Place