Geography Themes:
Location- nominal (city and country names), absolute (coordinates), relative (relation to
other places)
o Indicator 4a. Location
Place- sense of place (feelings evoked as a result of experiences, memories and
symbolism attached to a place)
o Indicator 4d. Agriculture (impact of geography; area known for prominence in
agriculture)
o Indicator 4e. Cultural and scientific contributions (acquisition of culture along Silk
Road)
Human/Environment Interactions- human adaptations or modifications to environment
o Indicator 4d. Agriculture
o Indicator 4e. Cultural and scientific contributions (irrigation systems, flood
prevention, building of cities)
Movement- communication (movement of ideas), transportation (movement of people
or goods)
o Indicator 4e. Cultural and scientific contributions (Silk Road)
Region- group of places with one or more similar characteristics; human (cultural)
properties, physical (natural) characteristics or both
o Indicator 4b. Government
o Indicator 4c. Religion
o Indicator 4e. Cultural and scientific contributions
o Indicator 1a. Class structure
o Indicator 1b. Gender roles
o Indicator 1c. Beliefs
o Indicator 1d. Customs and traditions