World Cultures and Geography
COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide a better understanding and appreciation of the world through the study of the physical and human geography of the seven continents. "Geography is a field of science dedicated to the study of lands, the features, the inhabitants, and the phenomena of planet Earth" (Wikipedia.com: Geography). To be successful in this course, a student must complete their assignments, participate in small and large group activities, and demonstrate content knowledge through map tests, unit tests, and projects.
This course is designed to provide a better understanding and appreciation of the world through the study of the physical and human geography of the seven continents. "Geography is a field of science dedicated to the study of lands, the features, the inhabitants, and the phenomena of planet Earth" (Wikipedia.com: Geography). To be successful in this course, a student must complete their assignments, participate in small and large group activities, and demonstrate content knowledge through map tests, unit tests, and projects.
Materials and Resources
Materials and Resources
Readings - Online and Textbooks
Readings - Online and Textbooks
Worksheet Collections
Worksheet Collections
Teacher Created Online Materials/Resources
Teacher Created Online Materials/Resources
Individual Projects
Individual Projects
Materials and resources used throughout this course may include but are not limited to the materials and resources listed here. Materials and resources used during this course are available to parents and students by using student login information on a district-issued iPad.
Materials and resources used throughout this course may include but are not limited to the materials and resources listed here. Materials and resources used during this course are available to parents and students by using student login information on a district-issued iPad.
Course CONTENT
Course CONTENT
CH. 1: Intro to Geography
CH. 1: Intro to Geography
Five Themes of Geography
Five Themes of Geography
Physical Geography
Physical Geography
Human Geography
Human Geography
CH. 2 & 3: Europe and Russia
CH. 2 & 3: Europe and Russia
CH. 4: North America
CH. 4: North America
CH. 5: Middle America
CH. 5: Middle America
CH. 6: South America
CH. 6: South America
CH. 7: Subharan Africa
CH. 7: Subharan Africa
CH. 8: North Africa
CH. 8: North Africa
CH. 9-12: South Asia, East Asia, SoUtheast Asia, Australia and New Zealand
CH. 9-12: South Asia, East Asia, SoUtheast Asia, Australia and New Zealand