5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY

WELCOME TO JOHN

OLIVER

By: Sukhmani Bhinder and Nandini Soni

What are the 5 Themes of Geography

LOCATION MOVEMENT REGION

Location is defined as a Humans interacting on Within the theme of

particular place or Earth is an example of ,

region we look at

.
position Most studies of what movement is This. characterisitcs that

geography begin with the theme covers concepts define a place from other

mention of this theme . such as movement and . , ,

places It includes history

There can be two types ,

migration of ideas ,
population role and

:
of location absolute , ,
people goods resources function .
location and relative and communication .
location.
PLACE INTERFACE

Place refers to the Interface refers to how

physical and human human interact with the

aspects of a location . .
environment Specifically ,
Every place in the world how humans adapt to the

is defined by its unique environment and modify

characteristics . .
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LEARNING

COMMONS
LOCATION

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ABSOLUTE ROOM 106
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RELATIVE EAST OF JOKERS CORNER

SOUTH OF THE OFFICE

 REGION PLACE

Functional region : a common space Has a green room used by

with tables , couches and computers students to work on projects

for students and teachers to check

out many books , read and do work Has a book checkout desk

Formal region : Ms . ’
Walker s office , Has a shelf of magazines

the checkout counter

Has a large collection of

Perceptual region : an area books enough for all students

generally meant for students who

need additional material or librarian Has a vertical platform lift

services , but more commonly used

as a lounging area
 MOVEMENT INTERFACE

Movement of ideas Humans interact with the

( communication ) is done through : environment when :

workshops and presentations Students check out books

that occur there and return books

Staff and club meetings Classes come in to use the

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Mid year IDS fair computers and laptops

Ideas move from author to /

Students staff use tables

reader through reading books and couches to sit and

Using computers for research study

Staff and students use the

Delivery of new books is an Green room for group

example of movement of projects

resources
THE

AUDITORIUM

LOCATION

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ABSOLUTE ROOM 137
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RELATIVE

NORTH OF THE CAFETERIA

NORTH OF VLN
 REGION PLACE

Functional region : is commonly used to Large stage

facilitate school events and educational

activities such as presentations , Many rows of chairs

workshops , performances , meetings , and

lectures Control room

Where lighting and sound

Formal Region : stairs located offstage is operated from
which lead to the roof of the auditorium

4 /
entrances exist doors
Perceptual region : an area generally used

by , band , and performing arts students as Grand curtains ( red )

practice space , otherwise generally used to

facilitate educational activities for all

students
 INTERFACE
MOVEMENT

The auditorium has Large stage The auditorium has a large

on which performances are done stage on which performances

during annual school events for events such as Winter

Madness are done

Where first day of school

orientation occurs There is a dedicated area for

Staff shares information on Tech crew to control lighting

the new school year during and sound

assemblies .
Rows of auditorium chairs

Movement of ideas is done enough for a crowd of 500+

through informative presentation

that occur there for students '

The auditorium s backstage

/ offstage area is where stage

crew members control the

/
opening closing of curtains etc .
CAFETERIA

LOCATION

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ABSOLUTE ROOM 130
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RELATIVE

SOUTH OF THE AUDITORIUM

WEST OF VLN
 PLACE
REGION

Functional region : where students Smaller teacher staff room

can eat lunches which can be

brought from home or purchased in Very large kitchen space with
the cafeteria . It also serves as an glass case with food
area for school events such as
dances , fundraisers , and
Cash register
presentations

Formal Region : the Staff room in

Very open space with lots of

tables
the cafeteria

Perceptual Region : an area

commonly used by all students
where one is free to sit anywhere
 MOVEMENT INTERFACE

Students and teachers come to buy and Tables and benches used to sit ,
eat lunch socialize and eat food

Many clubs set up presentations and

Microwave used by students
events for fundraising
and staff to warm up food

Where students council events take place

There is a kitchen where food
such as Diwali Celebration and Chinese
New Year is made and bought

Different JO clubs prepare presentations

and set up stations to present on Clubs
day

University fairs during mid - year

experience week take place here

The IDS fair and school dances take place

at the cafeteria
THE OFFICE

LOCATION

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ABSOLUTE ROOM 150
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RELATIVE

NORTH OF JOKERS CORNER

 MOVEMENT
Room with speaker system in which
morning PA announcements are done by
teachers , students council , principals and
vice principals . This is a way important
information is communicated / shared .
There is a letter box for staff members
to receive important newsletters
Where meetings with principal and vice
principal occur
Cheques are sent to accountant
There is a sign out sheet for students
which is a way of communicating and
sharing information
INTERFACE
There is a room with speaker
system in which morning PA
announcements are done by
teachers , students council ,
principals and vice principals
Teachers come to get
newsletters and other papers
from their letter boxes
Large desk space for the
secretary and a room for the
school accountant +
attendance clerk to do their
tasks
 REGION PLACE

Functional Region : a centralized place Whiteboard consisting

from which the principal and vice - information about teacher

principal fulfil their tasks with the attendance and substitute

assistance of clerks and secretaries teachers

etc . It is a common space for the

teacher to sign in and pick up Large desk space for

important papers from their teacher ’ s secretary - attendance clerk ,

box accountant principal and vice

principal offices

Formal Region : The safe room ( files )

and the admin offices . They are clearly Has a large safe

indicated regions
Has a PA system

Perceptual region : an area where the

admin team is usually present and
working
MAIN GYM

LOCATION

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ABSOLUTE ROOM 159
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RELATIVE

NORTH OF SOUTH GYM

 PLACE
REGION

Functional region : is commonly used for Offices

physical and health education as well a

space to host assemblies , workshops and Change room

presentations , team practices and

games for a variety of different sports , Equipment room

and the Canadian film festival .

Bleachers on both sides of gym

Formal region : P . E teachers ' offices are

formal regions because the area is Large open space with wooden

indicated and publicly known flooring

Perceptual region : Area where PE Basket ball hoops

teachers work where school athletes

practise / train Volleyball hole

 MOVEMENT INTERFACE

Workshops and presentations take Equipment in the gym such as

place ( Orange Shirt Day workshop ) the basketball nets are used to

which is a way of moving play sports

information / ideas from the

presenters to the students There are wooden bleachers

on both sides of the gym for

Jokers Classic ( Lots of new people people sit and watch games

visit during this time ) etc .

The Canadian Film Festival movies are Students are able use the

set up in the main gym . This is an change rooms to change

example of movement of ideas from before and after physical

the film makers to the viewers exercise

Thank you .