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 Link Earth Exploration Toolbook Chapter : Exploring Regional Differences in Climate Change Geoscience Link The Redistricting Game Political science Link Relevant links: Philadelphia Neighborhood Information System Link Voting Districts Link Regions Link $tore Territory Link Census Bureau Map Products Link Using Census and Assessing Data Link Vieux Carr Link The Artist's Toolkit: Visual Elements and Principles Link Related spatial concepts: neighborhood region