This presentation aligns with AP Human Geography Topic 5.8: Von Thünen Model and introduces students to one of the most important spatial models used to explain agricultural land use patterns. Students define the Von Thünen Model and learn how farmers make land-use decisions based on distance from market, transportation costs, and profit maximization. The lesson breaks down the model’s key assumptions, including a single central market, flat uniform land, and rational decision-making, helping st