Although not exclusive of all the themes of geography, these five themes have been used to help individuals understand the concept of geography. This activity encourages students to apply the five themes of geography to the Arctic Region. Location Absolute - Specific readings measured in latitude and longitude. Relative - Generally speaking. Every place has characteristics that make it different from other places.
All human beings interact with their environment.
Have students research and explain how an igloo is built and how it protects from the cold or have students research frostbite and how it can be avoided. Movement Movement can be of people, of wind, of rivers. Identify different means of travel for Peary and Henson throughout the video. There is a marker indicating the position of the South Pole, but there is none to mark the position of the North Pole. Invite students to explain why there can't be a permanent marker to indicate the position of the North Pole.