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The Inquiry of The 5 Themes of Geography using the Four Stages of Research - Assignment Outline
Calendar of Assignment Due Dates (The dates will be updated to reflect each element of the project)
The assignment
Students in pairs will researach their local area and record examples of the five themes of geography (Location, Place, Movement, Interaction: Human/Environment, Region). They will present their research in a Powerpoint or SmartBoard presentation to the class. The presentation will include graphics relating to the 5 themes of geography with explanations to support their choices.
The 5 Themes of Geography in your local area
Stage One - Exploring
Initiating Inquiry, Developing Questions
Introduction to the 5 Themes of Geography
Students will watch a video that expains the 5 themes of georgraphy
Students will view 'The Five Themes of Georgaphy: A Framework for Studying the World'.
Divide your students into groups of 5 members. Assign each group one theme of Geography. In a group they will use a placemat activity (pg 163-164 of document; pg. 15-16 using pdf menu) to brainstorm, record and discuss their indivudual descriptors about their assigned theme.
Each group will present their summary of their theme.
Each student will then create a Wordle with the words on their placemat. Their Wordles will be displayed around the room for reference as they procede with their research.
Based on their exposure to the Five Themes of Geography the students will reflect on their local school area and complete the Question Builder (Koechlin & Zwaan, 2006 Q Tasks: The Student as Questioner p.64-68). The questions will guide their thinking of how the 5 themes of geography are represented in their local area.
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Stage Two - Investigating
Designing the Plan, Selecting Information, Formulating the Focus
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