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INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES OUTLINE Subject Area: Course Title: Course Length: Geography 9th Grade Geography 1 Semester PUPIL INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES: The pupil should/ will be able to: Understand how being a Christian influences how we view the Earth and treat the Earth. (Ps. 24, “The Earth is the Lord’s, etc…” As an introduction to geography students should learn (or review) the “grammar of geography: the “Five Themes” of geography, the two main divisions of human geography (mainly cultural and economic aspects) and physical geography Using the concepts they have learned – we go through the various parts of the world, doing a variety of activities and taking notes on them. The students will be responsible to know all the countries we cover in class of the world. This is the order in which the regions are studied: U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Central America and Caribbean, Middle East, Africa, Australia and Antarctica, Southeast Asia Develop drawing and other creative skills through the use of projects, maps, posters, and presentations Excite students about traveling places by giving personal experiences and having speakers to talk with the class COURSE RESOURCES: World Geography , Christopher L. Salter: HRW, 2007 PUPIL EVALUATION: Map tests Region content tests Reading assignments Projects, posters, and papers SCOPE AND SEQUENCE Course: 9th Grade Geography Length: 1 Semester INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS/INTEGRATION PHILOSOPHY: Psalm 24:1 – “The earth is the Lords and the fullness thereof; the world and they that dwell therein.” The study of geography helps us to better appreciate the splendor of God’s works, and also prepared us to work in this world for Him and to serve others better. COURSE DESCRIPTION: A basic overview and introduction to the study of geography, both physical and human. After a brief introduction to the field of geography and the five themes of geography, students will learn about the geography of the U.S. and all other regions in the world. They will have map tests on each of the regions and will have the chapter readings plus projects and papers in order to familiarize the students with other parts of the world. The primary motivation for learning about the world and the people God has placed in it is to see how God’s glory, majesty and grace are revealed in His creation. The culmination of the semester will result in a student-led cultural fair for the lower elementary students. Students will be assessed on their knowledge of the country and ability to utilize concepts and ideas from the semester. Scope and Sequence, First Quarter Units/Weeks First Quarter Concepts/Principles Unit 1 Introduction to Geography (1 Week) Unit 2 U.S. Geography (2.5 Weeks) Unit 3 Canadian Geography (2 Weeks) Activities Studying Geography with a Christian worldview “Five Themes” of Geography Basic terms / concepts of human geography Branches of Geography Physical Geography of the United States (climate, features, natural resources) Human Geography of the United States (brief history & culture) Regions of the United States (Northeast, Midwest, South, Southwest, West) U.S. today (current events) Physical Geography of Canada (climate, features, natural resources, etc, & Materials/Resources Notes Readings Read selected Bible verses Application of “Five Themes” Test on unit Lecture & Notes Quizzes over states & capitals Final test over states and capitals U.S. Road trip project Lecture & Notes Quizzes over map Final test Discussions World Geography By Salter Excerpt from: “A Christians Worldview of the Geographers World” by Harwood Lockwood. Bible Maps World of Geography by Salter Maps Worksheets U.S. atlases and road maps World Geography by Salter Maps Worksheets Unit 4 Mexican Geography (2 Weeks) Unit 5 Central America and Caribbean (1 Weeks) Video Clips Lectures Notes Discussions Short essay on immigration Test World Geography by Salter Maps Worksheets Christianity Today article Lecture Notes Discussions Worksheets Readings Test similarities & diff. with U.S.) Human Geography of Canada (brief history & culture) Canadian government & economy Canada today (current events) Physical Geography of Mexico (climate, features, natural resources, etc) Human Geography of Mexico (brief history & culture Mexican government and economy Cultural regions of Mexico Mexico today (current events) Physical Geography (climate, features, natural resources, etc.) Human Geography (brief history & culture) Panama Canal Central American and Caribbean today (current events World Geography by Salter Maps Worksheets Articles Scope and Sequence, Second Quarter Units/Weeks Second Quarter Unit 6 Middle East Concepts/Principles (2.5 Weeks) Unit 7 Africa (2.5 Weeks) Activities Physical Geography of all three regions (Eastern Mediterranean, Arabian Peninsula, & North Africa) Human Geography of the Middle East (Islam, Christianity, Israel, etc) Brief history of the Middle East (Ottoman Empire – today) PalestinianIsraeli Conflict Middle East today (current events) Physical Geography of Africa of different regions (East, West, Central, & Southern) Human Geography of Africa (brief history & culture) Highlight governments & Selected readings from Chapters 17, 18, & 20 Map Work/Quizzes Lectures Notes Discussions Test Country Brochures Cultural Fair Project Started Readings from Chapters 21-24 Lectures Notes Discussions Video (Rwanda) Map Quizzes Test Materials/Resources World Geography by Salter Handouts & supplements Maps of Middle East My pictures from Middle East World Geography by Salter Ghosts of Rwanda PBS Special Maps Worksheet Unit 8 Australia & Antarctica (2 Week) Unit 9 China, Japan, & the Koreas (1.5 Week) economies of main countries Africa today (current events) Physical Geography of Australia, New Zealand, & Antarctica Human Geography of three areas (brief history & cultures) Governments & Economies The Pacific Islands Australia today (current events) Physical Geography of each country Human Geography (brief history & culture) Governments and economies China’s rise to power North vs. South Korea Readings Lectures Notes Map Quiz Test Video Discussions Notes Lectures Readings from Chapters 26 & 27 Map Quizzes Test Finish and present Cultural Fair World Geography by Salter Maps Discovery Channel documentary on Antarctica Handouts World Geography by Salter Maps Handouts