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Lesson OneWhat is Geography? 1 Objective: The student will be able to accurately define Geography.

Lesson TwoWhat is Geography? 2 Objective: The student will be able to accurately define Geography.

Lesson ThreeThe Five Themes of GeographyObjective: The student will be able to accurately describe the five fundamental themes of Geography.

Lesson FourGeographer’s ToolsObjective: Students will understand what geographer’s tools are.

Lesson FiveMaps! Maps! Maps!Objective: Students will be able to create and understand maps.

Lesson SixMaps! Maps! And more Maps!Objective: Students will be able to create and understand maps.

Lesson SevenTimelinesObjective: Students will be able to read and construct a Timeline.

Lesson EightCareers in GeographyObjective: Students will learn about the different careers in Geography.

Lesson NineAssessmentObjective: Students will be tested on information learned in Lessons one through seven.

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Lesson TenPopulation Distribution and DensityObjective: Students will learn what population distribution and density entail.

Lesson ElevenThe Peopling of the EarthObjective: Students will about migration and why people move around the Earth.

Lesson TwelveThe Agricultural RevolutionObjective: Students will learn about the Agricultural Revolution.

Lesson ThirteenWhy we need GovernmentObjective: Students will learn why government is important in society.

Lesson Fourteen

What is Culture?

Objective: Students will learn what culture is and what it entails around the world.

Lesson FifteenCulture ChangeObjective: Students will learn how culture changes and how people adapt to the culture around them.

Lesson SixteenCulture ActivityObjective: Students will complete a culture activity to further their knowledge about culture.

Lesson SeventeenPhysical RegionsObjective: Students will learn the various types of regions in the Western Hemisphere.

Lesson EighteenCultural RegionsObjective: Students will learn what a Cultural Region is and be able to describe what makes it a Cultural Region.

Lesson NineteenPhysical and Cultural Region ActivityObjective: Students will complete an activity to show knowledge of physical and cultural regions.

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Lesson TwentyAssessment for Lessons Ten through NineteenObjective: Students will complete questions to assess what they have learned in Lessons 10 through 19

Lesson Twenty-OneThe Geography of the United StatesObjective: Students will learn important landforms of the United States

Lesson Twenty-TwoThe Climate Regions of the United StatesObjective: Students will learn the important Climate Regions of the United States.

Lesson Twenty-ThreeThe Creation of the United StatesObjective: Students will learn how the United States developed as a country.

Lesson Twenty-FourOur Nation of ImmigrantsObjective: Students will learn about the important groups of people who immigrated to the United States and what they gave our culture.

Lesson Twenty-FiveGovernment of the United StatesObjective: Students will learn the Government and Economy of the United States

Lesson Twenty-SixThe Economy of the United StatesObjective: Students will learn what the Economy of the United States is like

Lesson Twenty-SevenThe Geography of CanadaObjective: Students will learn the physical geography of Canada.

Lesson Twenty-EightThe History of CanadaObjective: Students will learn about the history of Canada.

Lesson Twenty-NineThe Culture of CanadaObjective: Students will learn why Canada has a “multiculturalism” policy.

Lesson ThirtyThe Government of CanadaObjective: Students will learn about the political system in Canada.

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Lesson Thirty-OneThe Economy of CanadaObjective: Students will learn the economics of Canada

Lesson Thirty-TwoAssessmentObjective: Students will complete an Assessment to assess what they have learned in Lesson 21 through 31.

Lesson Thirty-ThreeThe Physical Geography of Latin AmericaObjective: Students will learn the physical geography of Latin America, which includes Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Lesson Thirty-FourThe Physical Geography of Latin America, Take Two!Objective: Students will complete their understanding of Latin America, which includes Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Lesson Thirty-FiveAncient CivilizationsObjective: Students will learn about Early Civilizations and the Emergence of Pastoral People, dating from 4000 to 1000 B.C.E.

Lesson Thirty-SixThe History of MexicoObjective: Students will learn the early history of Mexico and the early empires of the country.

Lesson Thirty-SevenLatin America: Road to IndependenceObjective: Students will learn the road taken in order for Latin America to claim independence.

Lesson Thirty-EightThe Culture in MexicoObjective: Students will learn of the different cultural groups in Mexico.

Lesson Thirty-NineThe Government of MexicoObjective: Students will learn about the political system that Mexico follows.

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Lesson FortyThe Economic System of MexicoObjective: Students will learn about the economy of Mexico and what makes the country run.

Lesson Forty-OneAssessmentObjective: Students will complete an Assessment to see what have learned in Lesson 33 through 39.

Lesson Forty-TwoThe History of Central AmericaObjective: Students will learn the history of Central America including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.

Lesson Forty-ThreeThe Culture of Central AmericaObjective: Students will learn about the many different cultures that are part of Central America.

Lesson Forty-FourThe Government of Central AmericaObjective: Students will learn about the political system in place in Central America.

Lesson Forty-FiveThe Economy of Central AmericaObjective:Students will learn about the state of the economy in Central America.

Lesson Forty-SixThe History of the CaribbeanObjective: Students will learn historical facts about the Caribbean.students will learn about the state of the economy in Central America.

Lesson Forty-SevenThe Culture of the Caribbean Objective: Students will explore the culture regions in the Caribbean.

Lesson Forty-EightGovernment in the CaribbeanObjective: Students will explore the political system in place in the Caribbean.

Lesson Forty-NineThe Economic System of the CaribbeanObjective: Students will learn about the economic system of the Caribbean.

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Lesson FiftyThe History of VenezuelaObjective: Students will explore the history of Venezuela.

Lesson Fifty-OneThe Culture of VenezuelaObjective: Students will explore the many different cultures of Venezuela.

Lesson Fifty-TwoThe Government of Venezuela Objective: Students will learn the political system of Venezuela.

Lesson Fifty-ThreeThe Economic System of VenezuelaObjective: Students will explore the economic system of Venezuela.

Lesson Fifty-FourThe History of Columbia Objective: Students will reach into history to explore Columbia’s’ past.

Lesson Fifty-FiveThe Culture of ColumbiaObjective: Students will explore the many different cultural regions in Columbia.

Lesson Fifty-FiveThe Culture of ColumbiaObjective: Students will explore the many different cultural regions in Columbia.

Lesson Fifty-SevenThe Economy of ColumbiaObjective: Students will explore the economic system of Columbia.

Lesson Fifty-EightAssessmentObjective: Students will complete an Assessment to see what they learned in Lessons 42 through 57.

Lesson Fifty-NineThe History of PeruObjective: Students will explore the past of Peru.

Lesson SixtyThe Culture of PeruObjective: Students will learn about the different cultures living in Peru.

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Lesson Sixty-OneThe Government of PeruObjective: Students will learn about the political system in place in Peru.

Lesson Sixty-TwoThe Economic System of PeruObjective: Students will explore the economical system in Peru.

Lesson Sixty-ThreeThe History of Bolivia Objective: Students will explore the history on Bolivia.

Lesson Sixty-FourThe Culture of BoliviaObjective: Students will explore the culture in both Bolivia and Ecuador.

Lesson Sixty-FiveThe Government of BoliviaObjective: Students will explore the government of both Bolivia and Ecuador.

Lesson Sixty-SixThe Economic System of BoliviaObjective: Students will learn about the economic system in place in Bolivia.

Lesson Sixty-SevenThe History of EcuadorObjective: Students will explore the history of Ecuador.

Lesson Sixty-EightThe Culture of Ecuador Objective: Students will explore the culture in Ecuador.

Lesson Sixty-NineThe Government of EcuadorObjective: Students will explore the political system in place in Ecuador.students will explore the culture in Ecuador.

Lesson SeventyThe Economic System of EcuadorObjective: Students will learn about the economic system in place in Ecuador.

Lesson Seventy-OneThe History of the Southern ConeObjective: Students will learn the history of the “Southern Cone”, this region includes the southernmost areas of South America including Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.

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Lesson Seventy-OneThe History of the Southern ConeObjective: Students will learn the history of the “Southern Cone”, this region includes the southernmost areas of South America including Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.

Lesson Seventy-TwoThe Culture of the Southern ConeObjective: Students will explore the different and diverse cultures of the Southern Cone.

Lesson Seventy-Three The Government of the Southern Cone Objective: Students will explore the political system in charge in the Southern Cone.

Lesson Seventy-Four The Economic System of the Southern Cone Objective: Students will explore the diverse economic system of the Southern Cone.

Lesson Seventy-Five The History of Brazil Objective: Students will learn about the history of Brazil.

Lesson Seventy-Six The Culture of Brazil Objective: Students will explore the diverse culture of Brazil.

Lesson Seventy-Seven The Government of Brazil Objective: Students will learn about the political system in Brazil.

Lesson Seventy-Eight The Economic System of Brazil Objective: Students will explore the economic system of Brazil.

Lesson Seventy-Nine Assessment Objective: Students will complete an Assessment to see what they have learned inLessons 59 though 74.

Lesson Eighty The Physical Geography of Europe Objective: Students will learn the physical landform characteristics and geography of Europe.

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Lesson Eighty-One The History of Europe Objective: Students will explore the vast history of Europe.

Lesson Eighty-Two The Middle Ages Objective: Students will learn about the medieval way of life during the Middle Ages.

Lesson Eighty-Three The Renaissance Objective: Students will explore the Renaissance and the new way of thinking that swept the world.

Lesson Eighty-Four Ancient Greece Objective: Students will explore the historical facts of Ancient Greece.

Lesson Eighty-Five The Culture of Greece Objective: Students will learn about the variety of cultures within Greece.

Lesson Eighty-Six The Government in Greece Objective: Students will learn about the political system in place in Greece.

Lesson Eighty-Seven The Economic System of Greece Objective: Students will learn about the economic system in effect in Greece.

Lesson Eighty-Eight Assessment Objective: Students will complete an Assessment to see what they have learned in Lessons 80 through 87.

Lesson Eighty-Nine The History of Italy Objective: Students will explore the past of Italy.

Lesson Ninety The Culture of Italy Objective: Students will explore the diverse culture in Italy.

Lesson Ninety-One The Government of Italy Objective: Students will explore the political system of Italy.

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Lesson Ninety-Two The Economy of Italy Objective: Students will explore the economic system of Italy.

Lesson Ninety-Three The History of Spain Objective: Students will explore the vast history of Spain.

Lesson Ninety-Four The Culture of Spain Objective: Students will explore the diverse culture of Spain.

Lesson Ninety-Five The Government of Spain Objective: Students will explore the political system of Spain.

Lesson Ninety-Six The Economy of Spain Objective: Students will explore the economy of Spain.

Lesson Ninety-Seven The History of France Objective: Students will learn the history of France.

Lesson Ninety-Eight The Culture of France Objective: Students will explore the diverse culture of France.

Lesson Ninety-Nine The Government of France Objective: Students will explore the government of France.

Lesson One Hundred The Economy of France Objective: Students will learn about the economic system of France.

Lesson One Hundred and One Assessment Objective: Students will complete an Assessment on what they have learned from Lesson 89 through 100.

Lesson One Hundred and Two The History of the Benelux Countries Objective: Students will learn the history of the Benelux Countries, which include Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

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Lesson One Hundred and Three The Culture of the Benelux CountriesObjective: Students will explore the vast cultures of the Benelux Countries.

Lesson One Hundred and Four The Government of the Benelux Countries Objective: Students will explore the governmental system of the Benelux Countries.

Lesson One Hundred and Five The Economic Systems of the Benelux Countries Objective: Students will explore the economic systems of the Benelux Countries.

Lesson One Hundred and Six The History of Germany Objective: Students will explore the history of Germany.

Lesson One Hundred and Seven The Culture of Germany Objective: Students will explore the culture of Germany.

Lesson One Hundred and Eight The Government of Germany Objective: Students will explore the political system of Germany.

Lesson One Hundred and Nine The Economy of Germany Objective: Students will explore the economy of Germany.

Lesson One Hundred and Ten The History of the Alpine Countries Objective: Students will explore the history of the Alpine Countries, which include Austria, Slovenia and Switzerland.

Lesson One Hundred and Eleven The Culture of the Alpine Countries Objective: Students will explore the diverse cultures of the Alpine Countries.

Lesson One Hundred and Twelve The Government of the Alpine Countries Objective: Students will explore the political systems of the Alpine Countries.

Lesson One Hundred and Thirteen The Economic System of the Alpine Countries Objective: Students will explore the economic system of the Alpine Countries.

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Lesson One Hundred and Fourteen Assessment Objective: Students will complete an assessment to assess what they have learned in Lessons 102 through 113.

Lesson One Hundred and Fifteen The History of the Nordic Countries Objective: Students will learn the history of the Nordic Countries, which include, Finland, Norway, Sweden and it’s territory, Greenland.

Lesson One Hundred and Sixteen The Culture of the Nordic Countries Objective: Students will explore the culture of the Nordic countries, which include Finland, Norway and Sweden.

Lesson One Hundred and Seventeen The Government of the Nordic Countries Objective: Students will learn about the history of the Nordic Countries.

Lesson One Hundred and Eighteen The Economic Systems of the Nordic Countries Objective: Students will explore the economic system in effect in the Nordic Countries.

Lesson One Hundred and Nineteen The History of the United Kingdom Objective: Students will learn the history of the United Kingdom.

Lesson One Hundred and Twenty The Culture of the United Kingdom Objective: Students will explore the vast culture regions of the United Kingdom.

Lesson One Hundred and Twenty-One The Government of the United Kingdom Objective: Students will learn about the political system in the United Kingdom.

Lesson One Hundred and Twenty-Two The Economic System of the United Kingdom Objective: Students will learn about the economic system in effect in the United Kingdom.

Lesson One Hundred and Twenty-Three Assessment Objective: Students will complete an Assessment to assess what they have learned in Lessons 111 through 118.

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Lesson One Hundred and Twenty-Four The History of Poland Objective: Students will explore the history of Poland.

Lesson One Hundred and Twenty-Five The Culture of Poland Objective: Students will explore the vast culture of Poland.

Lesson One Hundred and Twenty-Six The Government of Poland Objective: Students will explore the political system of Poland.

Lesson One Hundred and Twenty-Seven The Economic System of Poland Objective: Students will explore the economic system in effect in Poland.

Lesson One Hundred and Twenty-Eight The History of Ukraine and the Baltic States Objective: Students will learn the history of Ukraine and the Baltic States, which include Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Lesson One Hundred and Twenty-NineThe Culture of Ukraine and the Baltic States Objective: Students will explore the culture of Ukraine and the Baltic States, which include Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Lesson One Hundred and Thirty The Government of Ukraine and the Baltic States Objective: Students will explore the political system of Ukraine and the Baltic States.

Lesson One Hundred and Thirty One The Economic Systems of Ukraine and the Baltic States Objective: Students will learn about the economic system in effect in Ukraine and the Baltic States.

Lesson One Hundred and Thirty Two Assessment Objective: Students will complete an assessment to assess what they have learned in Lessons 124 through 131.

Lesson One Hundred and Thirty Three The History of Hungary Objective: Students will explore the history of Hungary.

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Lesson One Hundred and Thirty Four The Culture of Hungary Objective: Students will learn about the many cultures in Hungary.

Lesson One Hundred and Thirty Five The Government of Hungary Objective: Students will learn about the political system in Hungary.

Lesson One Hundred and Thirty Six The Economic System of Hungary Objective: Students will explore the economic system in effect in Hungary.

Lesson One Hundred and Thirty Seven The History of the Czech Republic Objective: Students will learn about the history of the Czech Republic.

Lesson One Hundred and Thirty Eight The Culture of the Czech Republic Objective: Students will explore the diverse culture of the Czech Republic.

Lesson One Hundred and Thirty Nine The Government of the Czech Republic Objective: Students will explore the political system of the Czech Republic.

Lesson One Hundred and Forty The Economic System of the Czech Republic Objective: Students will explore the economic system of the Czech Republic.

Lesson One Hundred and Forty One Assessment Objective: Students will complete an Assessment for Lessons 133 through 140.

Lesson One Hundred and Forty Two The History of the Balkans Objective: Students will learn the history of the Balkan region, which will include Belarus, Romania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Moldova, Turkey and Albania.

Lesson One Hundred and Forty Three The Culture of the Balkans Objective: Students will learn the different cultures in the region of the Balkans including Belarus, Romania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Moldova, Turkey and Albania.

Lesson One Hundred and Forty Four The Government Systems of the Balkans Objective: Students will learn about the political system in the region of the Balkans.

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Lesson One Hundred and Forty Five The Economic Systems of the Balkans Objective: Students will learn what kind of economic system the Balkans has including the regions of Belarus, Romania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Moldova, Turkey and Albania.

Lesson One Hundred and Forty Six The Geography of Australia and Oceania Objective: Students will learn about the physical geography of Australia and Oceania.

Lesson One Hundred and Forty Seven The History of Australia and Oceania Objective: Students will learn the history of Australia and Oceania.

Lesson One Hundred and Forty Eight The Culture of Australia and Oceania Objective: Students will learn about the diverse cultures in Australia and Oceania.

Lesson One Hundred and Forty Nine The Government of Australia and Oceania Objective: Students will explore the governmental system of Australia and Oceania.

Lesson One Hundred and Fifty The Economic System of Australia and Oceania Objective: Students will explore the economic systems of Australia and Oceania.

Lesson One Hundred and Fifty One Humans and the Environment Objective: The students will learn how humans have good and bad effects on the environment.

Lesson One Hundred and Fifty Two Assessment Objective: Students will complete an Assessment to assess what they have learned in Lessons 142 through 151.

Lesson One Hundred and Fifty Three Part I – End of the Year Assessment Objective: Students will dive back into Lessons 1 through 75 with a worksheet and assessment.

Lesson One Hundred and Fifty Four Part II of End of Year Assessment Objective: Students will dive back into Lessons 76 through 151 with a worksheet and assessment.

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STUDENT MANUAL SIXTH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON 1

Lesson One What is Geography?

The earth is a very big place. We share it with many people and other living things. There

are well over 6,000,000,000 people on earth. Who are they and where ado they live?

Studying geography gives us a better understanding of the earth and its people, climate

change, political issues that occur between countries and different cultures. Having a

better understanding of these things makes us well-educated global citizens.

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Geography is a spatial science. It is the study of the spatial behavior of people, the spatial

relationships between places and the spatial processes that create or maintain those

behaviors and relationships.

Spatial behavior of people: population

Spatial relationships between places: trade

Spatial processes that create or maintain those behaviors and relationships:

commuting and urban form.

Geographers are scientists who study the Earth’s physical environment and human

habitat. They study:

The physical environment and the effects of the environment on living things - The

external surrounding and conditions in which something exists

Ecology – The scientific study of the relations of organisms to one another and to

their physical environment.

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Weather pattern – Scientists refer to a repeating weather occurence as a weather

pattern.

Climate pattern - Scientists refer to any recurring characteristic of the climate as

a climate pattern, such as glacial periods, El Nino, and volcanic winter.

Economics – The science that studies the production, distribution and

consumption of goods and services. It’s aim is to learn how economies work.

Culture - The set of beliefs, goals, and practices that a group of people share.

Geographers study world regions and specific regions of the world. They learn about

the culture, foods, language, religion, landscape and all aspects of the region.

How do you think history and geography are connected?

We have learned a lot about history in Fifth Grade Social Studies. We learned that

historians are the individuals that study history, the branch of knowledge that records

and explains past events. We also learned there are several reasons to study history.

History is the world’s warehouse that contains recorded information on how people and

societies from the past have behaved. By studying the past, it is easier for us to

recognize patterns in our behavior that will help us understand how current events may

be linked to the future.

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Lesson Two What is Geography?

As historians, when geographers study a specific time, they have a starting point and

then move forward in time. This process is called chronological order. To review,

chronological order is a record of events starting with the earliest and then following the

order in which they occurred.

There are several ways that historians study the past. They may study documents,

artifacts, or even people themselves to interpret and understand the happenings of a

certain place in time. Geographers do the same.

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History and Geography are connected. When people move around the earth it

changes the human population in areas. Also, when people move around they often

modify the physical geography of the places they live. History studies the past and how

civilizations live.

When historians and geographers do research it is important that they have proof of their

findings based on reliable information. In order to do this, they study two different types

of sources, primary sources and secondary sources.

Primary sources are forms of evidence that have been made by individuals who actually

witnessed or took part in a specific event. These individuals may have documented what

they witnessed by telling their stories in journals, diaries, newspapers, poems, or by

taking a photograph or painting a picture.

Secondary sources are sources or records of an event recorded by someone that was

not present at the time, but references sources.

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Lesson Two What is Geography? Name: _............................................................................ Date: ________________

1. What are three examples of primary sources that would help in describing your own personal history? ................................................................................................................................................

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If your friend was at a baseball game and told you what happened, would he or she be a primary or secondary source? Why? ................................................................................................................................................

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If you then told another friend about that game, would you yourself be a primary or secondary source? Why? ................................................................................................................................................

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Lesson Three The Five Themes of Geography

What do you know about the Five Themes of Geography? Where do you live? You could answer this question many different ways. You might

answer this question with a street number, a city name, or a state name. You could also

say that you live by mountains. Geographers might use these terms to describe a

place, also.

The first theme of Geography is Location. If someone asks, “Where are we?”, this is the

question that we will answer with Location. Location can be absolute or relative. Absolute

location is very specific and is the exact place on Earth where something can be found.

The process by which Geographers find

the absolute location of a place is by

using imaginary lines called: Latitude

and Longitude. Latitude lines run east

and west. Longitude lines run north and

south.

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The second way to explain where something is located is called Relative Location. If

someone were to ask you where your school is, how would you answer? You might answer

with, “Near the police station on Mulberry St.”. This is Relative Location. Relative Location

is when you explain the location with landmarks and it’s relation to other places, such as

"next to the police station."

The second theme of Geography is Place. When you go on vacation to a

new city you probably have many questions about that place before you go. Are there

tall buildings or lots of open spaces? Is it a small town or a big city? Will the people

there speak the same language as me?

Every place has a group of features such as climate, plant and animal life, bodies of

water, and landforms. Places are affected by the people who live there. Human beings

can affect an area in many different ways such as having an impact on the type of food,

clothing, culture and government.

The third theme of Geography is Region. A region is an area that is defined by certain

similar characteristics. Those unifying or similar characteristics can be physical, natural,

human, or cultural. The three main types of regions are functional, perceptual and formal.

A functional region is centered around a focal point with the surrounding area linked to that

focal point by economic association, communication systems or such things as

transportation systems, regions centered on malls, ports and supermarkets.

A perceptual region is focused on human feelings and attitudes about an area and is

defined by people's shared perception of those areas. These can be mental maps, such as

when we say "The Midwest" or "Deep South". They do not have precise borders.

A formal region is characterized by a human property, such as people who share a religion,

political identity, culture or language. Counties, states and countries are formal regions

because they are defined by a common political identity. Climate regions, landform

regions, economic regions and physical regions are all types of formal regions.

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Have you ever heard someone say, “We are going on vacation to the South?”. What

does this mean to you? Many people refer to the southern states as the South. What do

the southern states have in common? You may say that the states in the south are hot,

there is a lot of open land, or all “the people talk differently” than the people in the north.

A Geographer would classify the south as a region.

Movement is the fourth theme of Geography that we will look at. When someone moves

from state to state or country to country, this is called Movement. People can move from

place to place, but so can goods. If a company produces a certain good and ships it to a

different country, this is also called Movement. When people move, sometimes it is

referred to as Migration. Migration is when a group of people move from one area to settle

in another.

The fifth theme of Geography is called Human-Environment Interaction. We, as

humans, interact with the environment every day. As humans, we depend on the

environment for food, when we use the land to grow crops. During a cold winter would

you wear shorts and T-shirt? We wear mittens, scarves and heavy jackets to keep warm.

This is an example of adapting to our environment. Many people heat their homes in

order to stay warm in the winter. This is called modifying the environment.

As you can see we interact with the environment in many different ways. Environment

can also be a feeling. If you were given a choice to live in a big city or a small town, which

would you choose? A big city is always busy and there are lots of people around all the

time. A small town usually has lots of room to run around but not as many tall buildings.

Which one do you prefer? This is called choosing an environment.

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Lesson Three The Five Themes of Geography

Name: ______________________________ Date: ____________________________

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

1. My school is located near the police station; this is my school’s ___________________

location.

2. The exact location of a place is called the _____________________ location.

3. When people move from one location to another it is called ____________________.

4. The five themes of Geography are _____________, ______________,

______________, _________________, ________________________.

5. On the map of the United States below, locate New Orleans and give the latitude and longitude of its location. _____________________ _______________________.

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