5 Themes of GEOGRAPHY
Essential Question for this Project:
How do the 5 themes of geography help us understand different places and people?
PLAN
Here is a digital copy Project Handout for Notes, if you need it. Using the paper one is the best option.
Watch the video: Video Introduction and Directions for the Project - Click the link to view
On your paper handout:
Write your name, teacher and period.
Find the "Before You Begin" section on your handout
DO
Section called: BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1. Look at the essential question at the top of this webpage. Write it on your handout.
2. Look at the images below and the title of each column.
Do you understand what the difference is between a physical characteristic and a human characteristic?
Answer the question on your handout. Be specific to Fairfield, CT.
Physical Characteristics
Land, Plants, Animals, ClimateHuman Characteristics
Buildings, Farming, Culture, Technology, Religion, Government, etc.
Instructional Goals:
Social Studies:
To apply the ideas of the 5 Themes of Geography to a specific country.
To connect real places with geography concepts
To learn about another country/culture through research
Research:
To navigate and use a complex research resource to find answers to specific questions.
To analyze information and data gathered in research
To evaluate informational evidence and to answer questions with evidence