What makes a good place to live?

Research Investigation

People live in widely differing geographical areas of the world. Some areas might be better places to live than others, based on various criteria and needs established by individuals.

During this term of study, students use the Five Themes of Geography to explore choices for the best places to live, based on team questions and research into the geographies of selected locations.

Students complete this research cycle three times, once for each continent (Latin America, Asia, Africa). As students become progressively more skillful about questioning and research, they gain more insight into overarching geographical themes.

The Five Themes of Geography:

Location
Place
Human-Environment Interaction
Movement
Region

Getting Started Home Scenario Steps Research Cycle Questioning Planning Gathering Sorting/Sifting Synthesizing Evaluating Reporting Assessment Reflection Rubrics Learnings Resources Resources Teacher Tips		What Makes a Good Place to Live? What are the interrelationships among political systems, cultures, environments, and economies?
		Research Investigation People live in widely differing geographical areas of the world. Some areas might be better places to live than others, based on various criteria and needs established by individuals. During this term of study, students use the Five Themes of Geography to explore choices for the best places to live, based on team questions and research into the geographies of selected locations. Students complete this research cycle three times, once for each continent (Latin America, Asia, Africa). As students become progressively more skillful about questioning and research, they gain more insight into overarching geographical themes. The Five Themes of Geography: Location Place Human-Environment Interaction Movement Region

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