Exploring Place Through Music…………..

The Five Themes of Geography

Place

What question do we ask about places? What is it like???? What features describe places?

Places

There are millions of places on this earth

Each is unique! Some are so special, that musicians

write songs about these places

Today’s Objective

. Listen the the following 3 songs. 2. Look at the Lyrics! 3. Be prepared to answer questions

about the places discussed in these songs!

New York City

Allentown/Bethlehem, PA

The city contained the headquarters of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, once one of the

largest producers of steel in the United States.

Downtown Allentown was once home to great stores and restaurants, now little remains.