Explore the Five Themes of Geography 5-E Lesson | Intro to 5 Themes | Microsoft
This lesson introduces the 5 Themes of Geography by examining real-world examples. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a “Picture It” warm-up that explores geography, then introduce and explain each of the Five Themes: Location, Place, Region, Movement, Human-Environment Interactions. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, challenge your class to apply the big ideas with “Classify“ and “Seek & Find“ practice activities. Finally, assess learning with a “Show What You Know” exit ticket activity. Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 5-E PowerPoint Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- “Seek & Find” Card Set
- Exit Ticket Activity
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “Picture it…” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
- Explain: “Classify” Practice Activity
- Elaborate: ”Seek & Find” Group Activity
- Evaluate: Exit Ticket Activity
Vocabulary:
- Five Themes of Geography, Absolute Location, Relative Location, Place, Region, Human-Environment Interactions, Movement, Geography, Human Factors, Geographic Factors
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Total Pages: 76
Time: 1 Hour
Grades: 5-10