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History and Geography Department: A Trip Around Europe, A Heart Toward the World: G5 Geography Five Themes of Europe Project & Gallery Walk

October 19, 2026

This quarter, our Grade 5 Geography students have been exploring Europe, discovering its diverse countries, cultures, landscapes, and geographical features.


As part of the unit, each student was assigned a European country to research and create a project about based on the Five Themes of Geography: Location, Place, Region, Movement, and Human-Environment Interaction. Students used their research and creativity to produce informative posters, brochures, or booklets showcasing the characteristics of their assigned countries.


In this week, we brought Europe into our classrooms with our exciting European Gallery Walk! Students from all the Geography classes explored their classmates' projects, travelling from country to country while completing their very own European passports. Their challenge was to discover interesting geographical facts about at least five different European countries and learn from one another's research. To make the experience even more immersive, teachers played European music, creating a lively atmosphere as students embarked on their journey across the continent!


The Gallery Walk was a wonderful success! Walking into the Geography classrooms, students could see diverse and creative works. Some had distinct national characteristics in color shape and design, while others were rich and interesting in content. In the “What I have Learned” summary section, students shared their gains from this research-based learning. They not only deepened their understanding of European countries but also connected with their own living environment, comparing the differences and similarities between countries.  


Students carefully read the information in their peers’ works, learning about the landforms, regional characteristics, and cultures of different countries. While filling in the “European passports” with the geographical knowledge they learned, they expressed their appreciation for the amazing works. This gallery walk not only showcased students’ creativity but also deepened their understanding of Geography, allowing them to “discover” Europe anew through a geographical lens. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate their creativity and bring our Europe unit to life.


Well done to all our Grade 5 geographers for their fantastic effort and enthusiasm! The Five Themes of Geography project-based learning vividly presented the landscapes of Europe and laid a solid foundation for future Geography learning. We look forward to their continued exploration and deeper learning in the future. Geography learning will help students understand the world, broaden their horizons, learn to understand and respect diverse cultures, and help them grow into responsible global citizens.









(Written by Jack Vincent, Chen Liu
Pictures by Minxuan Cao

Reviewed by Yunuo Li, Zeng Yan, Charlie Su, Shiyu Wu, Grace Gilmore)