Exploring the 5 Themes of Geography

The video tutorial introduces the concept of regions in geography, focusing on the United States. It explains how regions are defined by physical and human characteristics and how the US is divided into five regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West. Each region is explored in detail, highlighting its unique features. The tutorial concludes with a summary and encourages further learning through activities like filling in a blank map.

What is the essential question of the lesson?

• What does the geographic theme of region mean?

• How many states are in the United States?

• What are the capitals of the United States?

• How many countries are in North America?

Regions can be grouped by which of the following characteristics?

• Physical characteristics only

• Human characteristics only

• Neither physical nor human characteristics

• Both physical and human characteristics

Which of the following is NOT a way regions of the United States are grouped?

• Economy

• Traditions

• History

• Language

Which region includes Pennsylvania?

• Northeast

• Midwest

• Southeast

• Southwest

Which region is the smallest in terms of the number of states?

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Northeast

• West

Which region has the Appalachian Mountains running through it?

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Both Northeast and Southeast

• Southwest

Which region is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the east?

• Midwest

• Southeast

• Northeast

• Southwest

Which region includes the Great Plains and the Great Lakes?

• West

• Midwest

• Southeast

• Northeast

Which region has the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean?

• Northeast

• West

• Southeast

• Midwest

What should you do if you are still unsure about the five regions of the United States?

• Skip the lesson

• Watch the video again

• Read a book

• Ask a friend