Geography Online
This course examines a broad range of geographical perspectives covering all of the major regions of the world. Students clearly see the similarities and differences among the regions as they explore the locations and physical characteristics, including absolute and relative location, climate, and significant geographical features. They look at each region from cultural, economic, and political perspectives, and closely examine the human impact on each region. Students take diagnostic tests that assess their current knowledge and generate individualized study plans, so students can focus on topics that need review. Audio readings and vocabulary lists in English and Spanish support reading comprehension.
SEMESTER 1
Unit 1: Introduction to Geography
Students are introduced to the basics of geography.
- What is Geography?
- Locating Our Place in Space
- Physical Attributes of Earth’s Landscape
- Human Impact
- Careers in Geography
Unit 2: North America
Students learn to describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture, and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America.
- Where is…North America?
- Physical Characteristics and Systems
- Human Culture
- Human Impact on the Environment
- Focus on Immigration
Unit 3: Central America
Students learn to describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture, and economic characteristics of places and regions in Central America.
- Where is…Central America?
- Physical Characteristics and Systems
- People and Culture
- Human Impact on the Environment
- Focus on Poverty
Unit 4: South America
Students learn to describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture, and economic characteristics of places and regions in South America.
- Where is…South America?
- Physical Systems and Processes
- People and Culture
- Human Impact on the Environment
- Focus on Deforestation
Unit 5: Western Europe
Students learn to describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture, and economic characteristics of places and regions in Western Europe.
- Where is…Western Europe?
- Physical Systems and Processes
- People and Culture
- Human Impact on the Environment
- Focus on Economic Systems
SEMESTER 2
Unit 6: Eastern Europe
Students learn to describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture, and economic characteristics of places and regions in Eastern Europe and Russia.
- Where is…Eastern Europe?
- Physical Systems and Processes
- People and Culture
- Human Impact on the Environment
- Focus on Nuclear Energy
Unit 7: Eastern Asia
Students learn to describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture, and economic characteristics of places and regions in Eastern Asia.
- Where is…Eastern Asia?
- Physical Systems and Processes
- People and Culture
- Human Impact on the Environment
- Focus on Climate Change
Unit 8: Southeast Asia and the Pacific
Students learn to describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture, and economic characteristics of places and regions in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
- Where is… Southeast Asia and the Pacific?
- Physical Systems and Processes
- People and Culture
- Human Impact on the Environment
- Focus on Disaster Planning
Unit 9: Africa
Students learn to describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture, and economic characteristics of places and regions in Africa.
- Where is… Africa?
- Physical Systems and Processes
- People and Culture
- Human Impact on the Environment
- Focus on Disease
Unit 10: India and the Middle East
Students learn to describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture, and economic characteristics of places and regions in India and the Middle East.
- Where is… India and the Middle East?
- Physical Systems and Processes
- People and Culture
- Human Impact on the Environment
- Focus on Outsourcing