Geography+Syllabus

Geography 2011-2012 

__August:__ Chapter 1 Studying Geography Objectives: • Define geography • Identify the types of maps geographers use

Chapter 2 Earth in Space Objectives: • Describe the Earth’s position in the solar system • Identify the Earth’s spheres • Identify how the Earth’s environment is unique

__September:__ Chapter 3 Weather and Climate Objectives: • Identify the ways that the oceans affect weather and climate • Identify common forms of precipitation • Describe how mountains and elevation affect weather and climate • Explain different kinds of storms • Identify common conditions in dry areas

Chapter 4 Landforms, Water, and Natural Resources Objectives: • Identify the physical processes inside of Earth • Explain the water cycle (hydrosphere) • Explain why soil and forests are important resources • List main energy sources

__October:__ Chapter 5 Human Geography Objectives: • Identify trends in world population • Explain how geographers study culture • Describe how cultures change over time • Describe the geography of the world’s languages • Describe the three main types of religions

Chapter 6 Human Systems Objectives: • Identify the three types of economic systems • Contrast developed and developing countries • Contrast rural and urban areas • Identify three types of geographic boundaries

__November:__ Unit 2 The U.S. and Canada Objectives: • Identify the Natural Environment of North America • Identify the history and culture of North America • Identify the region today Activities: North American Project

__December:__ Unit 3 South America (and Central America) Objectives: • Identify the Natural Environment of South America (and Central America) • Identify the history and culture of South America and Central America • Identify the region today Activities: Pinatas South America Project

__January:__ Unit 4 Europe Objectives: • Identify the Natural Environment of Europe • Identify the history and culture of Europe • Identify the region today Activities: Europe Project

__February:__ Unit 7 Africa Objectives: • Identify the Natural environment of Africa • Identify the history and culture of Africa • Identify the region today Activities: Africa Project

__March__: Unit 5, 6, 8. & 9 Asia Objectives: • Identify the different regions in Asia • Identify the natural environment of Asia • Identify the history and culture of Asia • Identify the regions today Activities: Asia project

__April:__ Unit 10 Australia Objectives: • Identify the natural environment of Australia • Identify the history and culture of Asia • Identify the region today Activities: Australia Project