5+Themes+of+Geography

** __5 Themes of Geography__ (simplified) **
** You might want to view this video with a mnemonic and brief descriptions of the themes. ** media type="custom" key="2550005" Video courtesy of Teachertube http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=c0364fb67b5ac8a25eea Here is another   **[|**website**]**    (from National Geographics) discussing the 5 themes with activity ideas for teachers. **
 * Here is another [|video] with a more comprehensive explanation of the 5 themes.

> The //absolute// location of a place refers to its specific location as determined by using latitude and longitude. The //relative// location refers to how this place is connected to other places- what bodies of water or land masses share its borders. > What characteristics make a place unique? These can include physical characteristics, such as climate and landforms, and human characteristics, such as the traditions, languages, religions and politics of the inhabitants. > How have people changed the environment? Construction of buildings, roadways, and dams, for example, can have both positive and negative impact on our lives and the surrounding land. > How do people, goods, and information travel from one place to another? What types of goods are created and/or vital to this place? > Is this place a part of a larger region? What characteristics unify this place with other nearby places? Some examples might be ease of travel, language, political divisions, religions, and climate.
 * ** THEME 1: LOCATION **
 * ** THEME 2: PLACE **
 * ** THEME 3: HUMAN/ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION **
 * ** THEME 4: MOVEMENT **
 * ** THEME 5: REGIONS **