Social Studies
World Geography
This course examines how human behavior is influenced by Earth’s geographic make-up, the active processes of the planet, and Earth’s physical features. Students will study the various nations and cultures that occupy Earth’s diverse continents and regions
About the course
Course Overview
This course examines how human behavior is influenced by Earth’s geographic make-up, the active processes of the planet, and Earth’s physical features. Students will study the various nations and cultures that occupy Earth’s diverse continents and regions. In addition to Earth’s lands and oceans, this course explores how its climate and geographical features have shaped the culture and economy of the people in specific regions.
Textbook: World Geography - © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2021
By the end of the course
Learning Objectives
- Describe ways that the study of geography attempts to organize the world.
- Explain the two main branches of geography and their uses.
- Describe how mapmakers use special kinds of maps to organize the world.
- List and describe Earth’s main energy resources and discuss how they are used.
- Identify the geographical, historical, and cultural characteristics of Earth’s main regions.
- Describe the geography of the world's most popular languages.
Course contents
What You'll Study
Study of Geography & Earth Science
Earth Science
World Resources, Biomes, and Culture
The United States and Canada
Mexico and Central America
South America
Europe
Europe (Continued)
The Balkan Countries and Russia
Central and Southwest Asia
The Mediterranean and Africa
Africa (Continued)
Australia and New Zealand
The Pacific Islands and India
India (Continued)
China
China (Continued) and Japan
Southeast Asia
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