The Five Themes of Geography

The Five Themes of Geography

Notes

1. Location—Every place on Earth has a location.

A. Relative Location—Position of a place in relation to other places.

Example: Mrs. Engman’s classroom is located down the hall from Mrs. Makkyla’s.

B. Absolute Location—Exact spot on Earth using Latitude and Longitude.

2. Place—Every place has unique features. Physical features may include plants, animals, weather, and type of land. Human features include people and culture.

3. Human Environment Interaction—how people interact with their surroundings. People can both adapt and /or change their environment.

4. Movement—People, goods and ideas move often. This movement is called spatial interaction. People move more because of transportation and increased needs .

Example: The Native Americans used to move to follow the buffalo.

5. Region—Area defined by common characteristics. Must be more than one characteristic.

Example: The region around Babbitt has lakes and woods.




Careers

1. Cartography—Career in geography that features people studying and making maps.

2. Topography—Career in geography that features people producing surface feature maps.

3. Meteorology—“The Weather Guy” This career in geography features studying the weather

Example: Justin Liles on Channel 10/13

Week 4 Spelling List

These words all have "ar" at the end!

Week 4

liar
nuclear
polar
rectangular
molar
circular
solar
muscular
beggar
singular
burglar
peculiar
calendar
particular
regular
familiar
popular
lunar
scholar
similar

Wednesday

Hello!

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted. Here are today's assignments:

Reading: Finish the story "Just Like Me". Complete the Treasure Hunt (multiple choice selections only)

Spelling: WB p. 25-26

Math: Review for chapter 1 test tomorrow

Geography: Centers for review (latitude and longitude, parts of maps, grid lines, finding information on a Robinson Projection Map, five themes of geography)

We have started our first FOSS kit and so far so good. I think that it will be a wonderful addition to our science curriculum.

I am going to send home the October book order. The deadline to order is October 14.

Midterms are coming up and the grades will be sent out shortly. I think that the actual date is October 7. Look for these to come home on this day. I will let you know if anything is missing.

Keep reading for "Reading Counts!" The students know their quarter goals!

Have a great evening!

Mrs. Engman

Today's Assignments

Spelling: Write the week 3 words 3x if correct on pretest, 5x if incorrect on pretest
Reading: complete the treasure hunt (part 1) for the story "Like Father, Like Son"
Math: p. 27-28 (11-24, and problem 32--use the 4 step process for solving problems for this problem)
Geography: finish map (done in class, no homework)

Keep practicing those spelling words! They can be tricky!
Mrs. Engman

Tuesday, September 22

Spelling Words
Week 3: Homophones

1. rain
2. rein
3. reign
4. vain
5. vane
6. vein
7. claws
8. clause
9. morning
10. mourning
11. heard
12. herd
13. roll
14. role
15. straight
16. strait
17. great
18. grate
19. crews
20. cruise

Friday, September 18

Hello!

I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather! I told my students that part of their homework was to get out and run around!

Homework for today:

Reading: complete vocabulary worksheet and compose a poem using 4 or more of the baseball themed vocabulary words
Math: p. 21 (1-19)
Language: WS 84-85

We also worked on a project for Geography, however they will have time to work on it next week so it is not homework!

Have a great weekend! See you Monday!
Mrs. Engman

The Four Step Process for Solving Word Problems!

Solving Word Problems!

Read the problem then........

STEP 1
1. What do you want to find out?
2. What information do you know?

STEP 2
1. What could you do?
Add, multiply, subtract,divide
2. What problem solving strategy will you use?

STEP 3
1. What is the answer?
Write a complete sentence!

STEP 4
1. How do I know my answer makes sense?


Problem Solving Strategies
1. Make a table
2. Make a picture
3. Guess and Check
4. Make a list
5. Look for a pattern
6. Use simpler numbers
7. Work Backwards

Wednesday, Sept. 16

Hello,

Here are the assignments for today:

Spelling: WB p. 15-16
Reading: Test (no homework assigned)
Language: Finish rough draft of your memory story. Due tomorrow
Math: We worked on a problem from the book in class using the 4 step method for solving word problems. It is p. 10 problem 9.
Science: Discussion about consumers and decomposers

Reminder: Book orders are due on September 25. There is still time to order!

Have a great night!
Mrs. E.

Monday, September 14

Hello!

Here are today's assignments:

Reading: Finish the Treasure Hunt for the story "Fox Song"

Spelling: WB p. 13-14

Math: WB p. 3

Language: WS on the 4 types of sentences

Social Studies: Latitude and Longitude Packet

Just to let you know, we did set goals individually today for reading counts. This will be for the first quarter. I discussed with each student what their goal should be based on last year's goals. I have offered up a reward if everyone in the class meets their first quarter goal! Start reading!

I have been blown away by the effort and responsibility that the students in my class has shown! Wow! Keep up the good work!

Have a great night!
Mrs. E.

Week 2 Spelling Words

Spelling
Week 2

clue

fuel

rude

argue

value

continue

accuse

refuse

tutor

student

studio

suit

fruit

juice

bruise

nuisance

ruin

fluid

tuition

lieutenant

September 10, Thursday

Hello!

I just have to say what a great group of students I have this year!

Here are the assignments for today:

Spelling: WB p. 11-12
Reading: "Fox Song" vocabulary worksheet
Math: Estimating and Measuring (no homework)
Social Studies: Globe Lines WS packet
Science: Schoolyard Safari (no homework)

Today we went outside to look at living things in their habitats. We identified what living things need to survive and then explored the playground and surrounding areas of the school. We saw many things including snakes, toads, and dead crayfish! There is so much to study right in our backyard! Pictures will be posted soon!

Also, the week 1 spelling test is tomorrow....study, study, study!

Have a great night! Enjoy this summer weather while you still can!
Mrs. E.

The First Day of School------We Made It!

Hello everyone,

Here is today's homework:

Spelling: WB p. 9-10. Make sure to read the directions on how to do page 9.
Math: practice multiplication and division facts

Please remember to return the signed papers ASAP! Don't forget the one that is located inside the school handbook.

Have a great night!
Mrs. E.