Social Studies Curriculum

Unit 3: Five Themes of Geography

(Suggested amount of time to spend on unit: 2-3 weeks)

FOCUS QUESTIONS

FQ1: What are the five themes of geography? (EQ1)

Location
Place
Interaction
Movement
Region

S9; PS1 Describe human and natural characteristics of places and how they shape or place identity.

S9; PS2 Describe the process and impact of regional change.

S9; PS3 Explain ways in which regions are interconnected.

S9; PS6 Use latitude and longitude to locate places and calculate differences between places.

S9; PS8 Demonstrate how personal knowledge and experiences influence an individualÕs perception of places.

NOTES TO TEACHER:

It is important that the units be taught sequentially. Use any country in the eastern hemisphere to model the Five Themes of Geography.

RESOURCES:

Provided resources:

World Cultures: A Global Mosaic

Additional Resources:

National Geographic Magazine
Newspapers

RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES:

Collage of 5 Themes using magazines.
USA- relief map illustrating 5 Themes.
Follow a product - trace the route of a product such as a grapefruit or car taken from origin to consumer - look at 5 themes.

ASSESSMENTS:

Essential questions
Focus questions
Performance tasks
Tests/quizzes
Teacher observations