World Geography

 

Introduction:  The purpose of World Geography in 7^th grade is to give students a broad overview of the cultural interactions and historical perspectives around the world.  Within this overview geographical locations and current events will be stressed so as to give students a visual concept of world geography to place world events as they occur in the everyday world.

 

Class Outline:

1^st Trimester:

I.                   Introduction to World Geography

A.       Introduction to book and atlas

B.       Fantasy Island

i.     Map Making Skills

ii.    Important Geography Terms

C.       What makes a Quality Country (United States as Example)

i.     Geography Qualities

ii.     Social Qualities

iii.    Statistical Qualities

iv.    Government Discussion

II.                North and South America

A.       US and Latin America Capitals

B.       Latin America Project (Statistical Comparison of Two Regions)

2^nd Trimester:

I.               Europe (European Union)

A.       Capitals and geography of both areas

B.       European Union project and debate

C.       District Assessment

II.              Russia and the Eurasian Republics

III.             Asia (South, East and Southeast Asia)

 

3^rd Trimester:

I.               Northern Africa and Southwest Asia

II.              Sub-Saharan Africa

III.             Latin America

 

 

Ongoing Projects throughout Year:

Current Events

United Nations Project