The+Five+Themes+Exercise

==__Objectives __  All Students Will Acquire Geographical Understanding By Studying The World In Spatial Terms ==

== All Students Will Acquire Geographical Understanding By Studying The Environment And Society Descriptive Statement: Students should learn how people are able to live in various kinds of physical environments by developing patterns of spatial organization that take advantage of opportunities and avoid or minimize limitations. ==

__Introduction __
code format="owner" Welcome to the Five Themes of Geography poster activity. You have been given the unique opportunity to research one of the most fascinating cities in the United States. Which one you ask? Well, that is up to you! Select one of the biggest cities in the United States. Compile enough research and evidence to demonstrate how each of the five themes of geography applies to your city. This will be a tremendous opportunity to learn about a city you never knew about before.

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__Task __
code format="owner" 1.	Location 2.	Place 3.	Region 4.	Movement 5.	Human-Environment Interaction

You must find one of the 50 largest cities of United Sates. Once you choose the city they will begin to complete the required tasks found in the process. The ultimate goal is to create a poster collage of your city that demonstrates how the five themes of geography apply to your city of choice. code

__Process __
Individual will be responsible to complete the following tasks:

After you have gathered all materials and information you will complete a collage of your city. The poster must have the city name across the top, other than that; the set-up of the collage is completely up to your imagination. Students must organize their findings and assemble them on to the poster in a neat and orderly fashion. You will explain how the materials you gathered relate to the five themes.
 * Write a definition of your theme.
 * Write a brief description of your chosen city in terms of your theme.
 * Collect at three or more of the following: Pictures, newspaper articles, magazine articles, drawings, photos or paintings that demonstrate examples of your theme within that city.