5 Themes of Geography

UNIT 1:

INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY:

Unit Learning goal: Students will be able use the five themes of geography and three types of maps to create a brochure of Skagway that includes an explanation of Skagway to each of the five themes and a physical, political and thematic map of Skagway. 

Today's Objective: Students will be able to list the five themes of Geography.

TEXTBOOK Readings:

Chapter 1:  Five Themes of Geography

In groups we will read chapter 1, section 1.  Take notes as you read.  After you read your group will be assigned a theme and given an assignment with that theme.  

Things to take notes on:

TERMS: 

Geography, absolute location, relative location, hemisphere, equator, prime meridian, latitude, longitude

 Unit Objectives:

Students will be able to

1)  Explain how geographers study the world

2)  Define location and explain how geographers describe it

3)  Explain the themes of place and region and identify the differences among forma, functional, and perceptual regions