FiveThemesofGeographyMovement Lesson

Open Ended

During a common day what different objects or people do you interact with?

Open Ended

What are some of the different ways you communicate with other people?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are questions you should ask to understand the concept of Movement?

• Who moves?

• Where do things move?

• Why do things move?

• What color are things?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the theme of Movement as explained in the slides?

• Movement is about how people, products, and ideas travel from place to place.

• Movement is only about physical exercise and sports.

• Movement is about staying in one place and not changing.

• Movement is only about transportation vehicles.

Open Ended

Compare how ideas traveled from place to place in ancient times versus today. What are some key differences?

Multiple Choice

Why might the variety of 'Made in...' labels on classroom items be considered a miniature version of the world economy?

• Because items are only made in one country

• Because it shows how products from many countries are used in one place

• Because all items are made in the USA

• Because labels are not important

Open Ended

Take a look around your room or house and look at the labels on items to see where they are made.

Write down the brand names of 3 items and where they have come from.

Multiple Choice

Why is the theme of 'Movement' important in the study of geography?

• It helps us understand how people, goods, and ideas travel from one place to another.

• It explains only the physical features of a place.

• It focuses only on the climate of a region.

• It describes only the political boundaries of countries.

Open Ended

How does the theme of movement help us understand the spread of ideas, goods, and cultures across the world?

Open Ended

How does examining the labels on items in your classroom or home help you understand global connections and the movement of goods?