Introduction
Welcome to your Vernon Middle School. This WebQuest is geared toward the study of the 5 elements of Geography. It is intended for 3rd grade students (N Y) and any other students who are studying Geography. It hits on the 5 elements of Geography and several standards including research and speaking.
Standards & Curriculum
The U.S. National Geography Standards were published in Washington, D.C., on October 20, 1994.
The New York State Learning Standards - Social Studies
The third grade curriculum covers the Five elements of Geography, namely: Location, Region, Movement, Place, and Human Environmental Interaction.
The New York State Learning Standards - Social Studies
The third grade curriculum covers the Five elements of Geography, namely: Location, Region, Movement, Place, and Human Environmental Interaction.
Definitions
Location: Most geographic study begins with learning the location of places. Location can be absolute or relative. Absolute location provides a definite reference to locate a place. Relative location describes a place with respect to its environment and its connection to other places.
Place: Place describes the human and physical characteristics of a location.
Human-Environment Interaction: This theme considers how humans adapt to and modify the environment. Humans shape the landscape through their interaction with the land; this has both positive and negative effects on the environment.
Movement: Humans move, a lot! In addition, ideas, fads, goods, resources, and communication all travel distances. This theme studies movement and migration across the planet.
Region: Region divides the world into manageable units for geographic study. Regions have some sort of characteristic that unifies the area. Regions can be formal, functional, or vernacular.
Place: Place describes the human and physical characteristics of a location.
Human-Environment Interaction: This theme considers how humans adapt to and modify the environment. Humans shape the landscape through their interaction with the land; this has both positive and negative effects on the environment.
Movement: Humans move, a lot! In addition, ideas, fads, goods, resources, and communication all travel distances. This theme studies movement and migration across the planet.
Region: Region divides the world into manageable units for geographic study. Regions have some sort of characteristic that unifies the area. Regions can be formal, functional, or vernacular.
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Five Elements of Geography
Five Elements of Geography
