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Geography Themes

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Geography Themes
3rd4th5thSocial Studies
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Summary

Have you got your map handy? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to various ways of talking about geography! You’ll discover the meaning of this term and think about some of the ways in which location, place, region, movement, and environment interact to produce unique geography. You’ll also find out how understanding the geography of a place can teach you about its culture and history, and why the movement of people around the world can impact the characteristics of the globe. What makes your home unique?

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Discussion questions

A few questions to talk through after watching Geography Themes:

  1. What is one new thing you learned about geography themes?
  2. Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
  3. Where might you see this in the real world?
  4. What is one question you still have?

Quick work-a-long

Try it:

  • Write one sentence explaining geography themes.
  • Draw or give one example of your own.