This course is designed to cover one or more of the following elements of geography as related to the world: political, cultural, physical, economic, and demographic. The individual instructor will determine the specific content for this course based on available materials, resources, and the specific needs of the school site.
IN ORDER TO MEET THESE STANDARDS STUDENTS NEED TO |
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• Understand the basic foundation of geography.
• Understand construction and use of maps.
• Explore interrelationships of land, water, and people.
• Understand effects of climate on local and world environments.
• Examine world cultures.
• Evaluate economic systems of the world.
• Analyze physical, climatic, economic, demographic, political, and cultural geography of the world. |
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• Use technology to research the different kinds of geography.
• Examine local land use policies.
• Investigate careers in resource development, management, and conservation.
• Examine the role the geographers play in political and social policy.
• Use technology to explain the geography of your local area.
• Use a variety of maps, globes, charts, and atlases to explore geographic and cultural concepts.
• Examine the arts, literature, and music of various regions or cultures. |
| ASSESSMENTS |
• Oral presentations
• Rubric scored projects
• Teacher evaluations |