Grade 9 - Social Studies

World Geography A- Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

The student will be taught to use the basic skills of map reading and development, geographic technology, and the recognition of geographic themes to make sense of the world. The course examines world regions including the nations, people, and cultures of the Americas and Western Europe.

Major Concepts:

Exploring Geography
Climates and Ecosystems
Population, Culture, Resources, and Land Use
The U.S. and its Regions
Canada
Mexico
Central America and the Caribbean
Brazil
Countries of South America
The British Isles and Nordic Nation
Central Western Europe
Mediterranean Europe