World Geography

COURSE DESCRIPTION & LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will study World Geography based on the 2020 South Carolina Social Studies standards. Through the study of geography, each student will develop and practice his/her ability to analyze maps, models and representations as well as gather evidence and communicate their findings, look at different regions, and identify and compare spatial hierarchies. Students will work in a group as well as individually, think critically, take notes, study effectively, ask questions, and read for comprehension.

UNITS OF STUDY

  1. Essentials of Geography

  2. North America

  3. Central America and the Carribean

  4. South America

  5. Europe

  6. Russia and Eurasia

  7. Sub-Saharan Africa

  8. Southwest Asia and North Africa

  9. South Asia

  10. East Asia

  11. southeast Asia

  12. Australia, Pacific Realm, and Antarctica