Geography

Geography for Life NCAA approved

Examining current global issues that impact our world today takes, a thematic approach to understanding the development of human systems, human understanding of the world, and human social organization. Divided into two semesters, this high school-level course will challenge students to develop geographic skills, including learning to interpret maps, analyze data, and compare theories. Offering interactive content that will grow students’ understanding of the development of modern civilization and human systems—from the agricultural revolution to the technological revolution—this course encourages students to analyze economic trends as well as compare global markets and urban environments.

0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12

Geography for Life Honors NCAA approved

Examining current global issues that impact our world today takes, a thematic approach to understanding the development of human systems, human understanding of the world, and human social organization. Divided into two semesters, this high school-level course will challenge students to develop geographic skills, including learning to interpret maps, analyze data, and compare theories. Offering interactive content that will grow students’ understanding of the development of modern civilization and human systems—from the agricultural revolution to the technological revolution—this course encourages students to analyze economic trends as well as compare global markets and urban environments.

.5 Credit each semester
Grade(s): 9-12

GEOGRAPHY and GEOGRAPHY HONORS  COURSE CONTENT 

Semester 1

Quarter 1:

Introduction

Physical Systems

Human Systems

Quarter 2:

European Studies (Honors GVC Project)

Latin America (Research Project)

US/Canada Studies

Semester 2

Quarter 3:

Africa Studies

Middle East Studies (Honors Poetry Project)

Quarter 4:

Southeast Asia Studies

Central Asia Studies

Australia and Oceania Studies