I’m Fine…..that’s all that matters

1. I’m Fine…..that’s all that matters 1

2. Why do we study Geography?????? Region Location Poverty Religion Population Growth Human Rights Interaction with the Environment Family Structure Political Systems Language Ideas Disease Societies Customs Place Culture Economies Movement Stereotypes 2

3. Lori Put Her Ear In My Root-beer.

4. Before we can begin to study geography, we must understand some basic themes…The Five Themes of Geography. The First Theme: Location 4

5. Two types of Location Absolute Location – exact place on Earth where a geographic feature is found Relative Location – describes a place in relation to another place 5

6. Now in your foldable transfer the definitions, and then add an example or two of each type. Next create a visual representation of each. Don’t be lazy….quality work = quality grade 6

7. The Second Theme: Place 8

8. Place – includes the physical features and cultural characteristics of a location. What’s it like there? 9

9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlfKdbWwruY 11

10. Add an example or two. Next create visual representation/s of place. Don’t be lazy….quality work = quality grade 10

11. The Third Theme: Human – Environment Interaction 17

12. Human-Environment Interaction – the relationship between humans and their environment Modify- How we change the environment Adapt- How we change to our environment (survive) Depend- What do we get from our Environment. 18

13. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olmzzWo0wps 20

14. Next add an example or two. Next create visual representation/s of H-E-I. Don’t be lazy….quality work = quality grade 19

15. The Fourth Theme: Movement 21

16. Movement – the movement of people, goods, and ideas from one place to another 22

17. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCMzfazpGVI 16

18. Next add an example or two. Next create visual representation/s of movement. Don’t be lazy….quality work = quality grade 23

19. The Fifth Theme: Region 12

20. Region – an area of the earth’s surface with similar characteristics 13

21. Region cont. Formal – defined by a limited number of shared characteristics. Example: State boundaries (all from Tx, but not the same person) NOT DEBATABLE Functional – organized around a set of interactions and connections between places (ex: Amtrack route, plane routes) Perceptual – people perceive or see a region in the same way (ex: The South) 14

22. And now for the big finale!!!!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIqC79WrpKg 24

23. Add an example or two. Next create visual representation/s of region. Don’t be lazy….quality work = quality grade 15