Bell Ringer Name different regions that you know of. What is the purpose of having regions?
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Functional Region
Organized around a node or focal point (central point)
Region is tied to the central point by transportation or communication systems or economic assoc.
EX: television stations, circulation of newspaper, trading area of dept. store
Formal Region
Everyone (majority) shares one or more distinct characteristics
EX: language, religion, economic activity such as prod of a specific crop, climate, government units/boundaries, voting preferences
Vernacular Region
A place that people believe exists as part of their identity
Informal sense of place rather than scientific models
EX: accents, food preferences, sports affiliations
Region Game!
Rotate to each table group With your group discuss which type of region the
map is showing In your notes-write the title of the map and which
type of region and why (write answers under the correct number)
Winners get 2 high fives!
Map5: BaseballFans
Reflection: Write down regions that could be shown on this map and label what type of region it is. Try to think of at least one example for each type of region