Overview of Unit 1: Geography

In this unit, we will explore a variety of topics related to geography and how it impacted the development and decline of civilizations throughout history. We will begin by covering the basic continents and oceans in lesson one. This should be a review for all students. Then, we will discuss map skills, specifically longitude and latitude, and different types of maps and what they are used for. In lesson three, we will breakdown the five themes of geography into location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region. Students will use these themes to analyze every civilization we study moving forward. Please use the videos and links provided on the website to enhance your learning experience.