Geography Online
This course examines a broad range of geographical perspectives covering all 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. Audio readings and vocabulary flash cards support reading comprehension. Students learn and apply thinking skills as they complete assignments that provide a more in-depth focus on the subject matter.
When enrolling in the full year option of this course it will be delivered in two semesters. Transcripts will reflect each semester separately
SEMESTER 1
Unit 1: Introduction to Geography
Students are introduced to the basics of geography.
● Introduction to Geography
● Welcome to Geography
● Locating Our Place in Space
● Globes and Maps
● Physical Attributes of Earth’s Landscape
● Climate Patterns
● Human Impact
● Careers in Geography
● International Organizations
● International Aid Debate
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.
● North America: Introduction
● Where Is North America?
● Physical Characteristics and Systems of North America
● Climate Change in North America
● Human Culture of North America
● Human Impact on the Environment of North America
● Environmental Policy in the U.S.
● North American Trade and Immigration
● Immigrants and Immigration
● Human Geography Impact: North America
Unit 3: Central America and the Caribbean
Students learn to describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture, and economic characteristics of places and regions in Central America.
● Central America and the Caribbean: Introduction
● Where Is Central America and the Caribbean?
● Physical Characteristics and Processes of Central America and the Caribbean
● Climate Change in Central America and the Caribbean
● People and Culture of Central America
● Political and Economic Systems of Central America
● People and Culture of the Caribbean
● Human Impact on the Environment of Central America and the Caribbean
● Challenges in Central America and the Caribbean
● Human Geography Impact: Central America and the Caribbean
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.
● South America: Introduction
● Where Is South America?
● Physical Systems and Processes of South America
● Climate Change in South America
● People and Culture of South America
● Political and Economic Conflicts in South America
● Human Impact on the Environment of South America
● Protecting the Environment of South America
● Challenges in South America
● Human Geography Impact: South America
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.
● Western Europe: Introduction
● Where Is Western Europe?
● Physical Systems and Processes of Western Europe
● Climate Change in Western Europe
● People and Culture of Western Europe
● People of Ancient Greece and Rome
● Human Impact on the Environment of Western Europe
● Genetic Engineering
● Challenges in Europe and the European Union
● European Union Challenges and Accomplishments
SEMESTER 2
Unit 1: 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.
● Eastern Europe: Introduction
● Where Is Eastern Europe?
● Physical Systems and Processes of Eastern Europe
● Caucasus Forests of Russia
● Climate Change in Eastern Europe
● People and Culture of Eastern Europe
● Political Conflicts in Eastern Europe
● Human Impact on the Environment of Eastern Europe
● Focus on Nuclear Energy
● Human Geography Impact: Eastern Europe
Unit 2: Eastern Asia
Students learn to describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture, and economic characteristics of places and regions in Eastern Asia.
● Eastern Asia: Introduction
● Where Is Eastern Asia?
● Physical Systems and Processes of Eastern Asia
● Climate Change in Eastern Asia
● People and Culture of Eastern Asia
● Modern Economies in Eastern Asia
● Human Impact on the Environment of Eastern Asia
● Industrialization in Eastern Asia
● Focus on Climate Change
● Human Geography Impact: Eastern Asia
Unit 3: 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.
● Southeast Asia and the Pacific: Introduction
● Where Is Southeast Asia and the Pacific?
● Physical Systems and Processes of Southeast Asia and the Pacific
● Climate Change in Southeast Asia and the Pacific
● People and Culture of Southeast Asia and the Pacific
● The Economic and Political Systems of Southeast Asia and the Pacific
● Human Impact on the Environment of Southeast Asia and the Pacific
● Economic Growth and the Environment
● Planning for Natural Events
● Human Geography Impact: Southeast Asia and the Pacific
Unit 4: Africa
Students learn to describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture, and economic characteristics of places and regions in Africa.
● Africa: Introduction
● Where Is Africa?
● Physical Systems and Processes of Africa
● Climate Change in Africa
● People and Culture of Africa
● European Colonization and Influence
● Challenges in Africa
● Human Impact on the Environment of Africa
● Overcoming Challenges in Africa
● Human Geography Impact: Africa
Unit 5: 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.
● India and the Middle East: Introduction
● Where Is India and the Middle East?
● Physical Systems and Processes of India and the Middle East
● Climate Change in India and the Middle East
● People and Culture of India and the Middle East
● The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
● Indian Independence and Society
● Human Impact on the Environment of India and the Middle East
● Globalization
● Human Geography Impact: India and the Middle East