Geography - Addie Williams

There are so many concepts to learn in a Geography class. This includes learning about locations, regions, and interactions. So, it is easy to understand why teaching the five themes of Geography can be overwhelming for students. Thankfully, there are tons of fantastic resources to help students learn about the five themes in a fun, hands-on way!

5 Themes of Geography Hometown Project FREEBIE

Teachers work so hard to ensure content in the classroom connects to students’ lives. Thankfully, this project does exactly that! Students will apply their knowledge about the five themes of Geography to their town. They will research their community’s location, place, region, human-environment interactions, and movement.

There is even an assignment sheet and research record that provides students with helpful hints. Students will love thinking like a geographer and learning about their town!

Five Themes of Geography Posters and Word Wall

When teaching the five themes of geography, students will learn new vocabulary. Since it is imperative to know what words mean, this resource has 16 posters and 16 word wall strips! Specifically, there is one poster and word wall strip for each of the five themes and their subtopics. This includes the term location and the sub-topics of absolute and relative. These posters will be a great way to help students remember and learn to apply the five themes!

Map Skills: Design Your Own Amusement Park

Students LOVE roller coasters! So, when teaching the five themes of Geography, they are the perfect aspect to incorporate.

After learning map skills, students will apply their knowledge as they design their own amusement park. They even have to include a scale, legend, and symbols! Then, they incorporate writing by describing their top ride. Everything teachers need is within this product, including a detailed assignment sheet, a planning worksheet, marking guides, and a student example. Students will have so much fun showcasing their mapping skills with this project!

Latitude and Longitude Bundle

When learning about maps, latitude, and longitude are challenging concepts! Luckily, this resource has everything needed to teach and practice these skills.

Specifically, this includes reference sheets, worksheets, and activities to teach students how to find a spot on the globe. Additionally, there are multiple sets of task cards with varying degrees of difficulty. This is an excellent way for quick differentiation! Furthermore, there are latitude and longitude vocabulary posters and word walls to help students learn the meanings. Students will be so proud of their deep understanding of these skills!

It is so important for students to study land, its features, and how people interact with it. Honestly, Geography involves many aspects describing the amazing planet we will live on. So, all of the fantastic resources above will help ensure students have a strong understanding of essential Geography concepts. Best of all, teaching the five themes of Geography will be more enjoyable than ever!

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