Five Themes of Geography
Any geographical region is recognized by five characteristics or themes. These are:
Project Description:
Students are asked to research one of our 50 states and create a presentation showcasing the five themes of geography of this state. Students may include interesting facts learned during their research. Each slide must contain:
The presentation must include a bibliography slide showing at least one print and one online source citation used during research. Correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling are required to earn additional points. Students will present information learned to classmates.
- Location (absolute and relative): Where is it on the map (longitude, latitude)? Where is it in relation to other landforms or landmarks?
- Place: What is it like there?
- Region: How can it be grouped? This can be in relation to geography, culture, religion, etc.
- Movement: How do people, goods, and ideas move from one place to another?
- Human-Environment Interaction: How do people relate to the land? What impact have people made?
Project Description:
Students are asked to research one of our 50 states and create a presentation showcasing the five themes of geography of this state. Students may include interesting facts learned during their research. Each slide must contain:
- Name of the theme
- Definition of theme
- Image showing/representing theme
- Citation for image
- Caption explaining how image shows theme
The presentation must include a bibliography slide showing at least one print and one online source citation used during research. Correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling are required to earn additional points. Students will present information learned to classmates.
Resources:
In addition to books, students will use online sources to learn about their state.
Culturegrams is a database to which Brooks Crossing subscribes. Students may access this with school user name and password.
There are two excellent online sources available through the South Brunswick Public Library (SBPL). They are World Geography and Culture Online and Facts on File. Students may access these with South Brunswick Public Library barcodes.
Students may want to use Encyclopedia Britannica Online available through the SBPL as well.
Students may also find the following website or encyclopedia to be helpful in providing information.
World Atlas
In addition to books, students will use online sources to learn about their state.
Culturegrams is a database to which Brooks Crossing subscribes. Students may access this with school user name and password.
There are two excellent online sources available through the South Brunswick Public Library (SBPL). They are World Geography and Culture Online and Facts on File. Students may access these with South Brunswick Public Library barcodes.
- Click South Brunswick Public Library to access the public library web page.
- From the top bar select, "e-services"
- Select "research"
- Scroll down to find and select "Facts on File"
- Enter library barcode
- Click on "World Geography and Culture Online" OR "The World Almanac for Kids Online"
Students may want to use Encyclopedia Britannica Online available through the SBPL as well.
- Click South Brunswick Public Library to access the public library web page
- From the top bar select, "e-services"
- Select "research"
- Scroll down to find and select "Britannica Encyclopedia (outside library)"
- Enter library barcode
- Enter search term in section labeled "children"
Students may also find the following website or encyclopedia to be helpful in providing information.
World Atlas