Exploring the Five Themes of Geography

Exploring the Five Themes of Geography

6th Grade · Social Studies · 55 min

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Learning Objective

I can define and give examples of the five themes of geography: location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region.

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    The five themes of geography are a framework for geographers to explore and understand our world in a more organized way.

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    Location is about where something is, whereas place is about the unique characteristics that give a location its identity.

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    Globalization is the process by which people, businesses, and countries around the world become more connected and dependent on each other.