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Learning Module: Neighborhood and Region

Learning Objectives

  • How are neighborhood and regions defined both formally and informally?
  • How can the dimensions of a neighborhood/region be measured?
  • How do neighborhood/region characteristics relate to individual entities?
  • How can the characteristics of different neighborhoods and regions be compared?
Teaching resources: 

The Geometer's Sketchpad: MaxRect

Mathematics
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Earth Exploration Toolbook Chapter : Exploring Regional Differences in Climate Change

Geoscience
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The Redistricting Game

Political science
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Relevant links: 

Philadelphia Neighborhood Information System

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Voting Districts

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Regions

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$tore Territory

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Census Bureau Map Products

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Using Census and Assessing Data

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Vieux Carr

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The Artist's Toolkit: Visual Elements and Principles

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Related spatial concepts: 
neighborhood
region