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Geography
9th Grade Geography
1 Semester
PUPIL INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES: The pupil should/ will be able to:
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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
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(1 Week)
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Unit 2
U.S. Geography
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(2.5 Weeks)
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Unit 3
Canadian Geography
(2 Weeks)
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Activities
Studying
Geography with a
Christian
worldview
“Five Themes”
of Geography
Basic terms /
concepts of
human geography
Branches of
Geography
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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)
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Physical
Geography of
Canada (climate,
features, natural
resources, etc, &
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Materials/Resources
Notes
Readings
Read selected
Bible verses
Application of
“Five Themes”
Test on unit
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Lecture & Notes
Quizzes over
states & capitals
Final test over
states and
capitals
U.S. Road trip
project
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Lecture & Notes
Quizzes over
map
Final test
Discussions
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World
Geography By
Salter
 Excerpt from: “A
Christians
Worldview of the
Geographers
World” by
Harwood
Lockwood.
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 Maps
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World of
Geography by
Salter
Maps
Worksheets
U.S. atlases and
road maps
World
Geography by
Salter
Maps
Worksheets
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Unit 4
Mexican Geography
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(2 Weeks)
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Unit 5
Central America and
Caribbean
(1 Weeks)
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Video Clips
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Lectures
Notes
Discussions
Short essay on
immigration
Test
World
Geography by
Salter
Maps
Worksheets
Christianity
Today article
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Lecture
Notes
Discussions
Worksheets
Readings
Test
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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
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World
Geography by
Salter
Maps
Worksheets
Articles
Scope and Sequence, Second Quarter
Units/Weeks
Second Quarter
Unit 6
Middle East
Concepts/Principles
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(2.5 Weeks)
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Unit 7
Africa
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(2.5 Weeks)
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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)
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Physical
Geography of
Africa of
different regions
(East, West,
Central, &
Southern)
Human
Geography of
Africa (brief
history & culture)
Highlight
governments &
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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
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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
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Unit 8
Australia & Antarctica
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(2 Week)
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Unit 9
China, Japan, & the
Koreas
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(1.5 Week)
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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)
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Physical
Geography of
each country
Human
Geography (brief
history & culture)
Governments and
economies
China’s rise to
power
North vs. South
Korea
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Readings
Lectures
Notes
Map Quiz
Test
Video
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Discussions
Notes
Lectures
Readings from
Chapters 26 & 27
Map Quizzes
Test
Finish and
present Cultural
Fair
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World
Geography by
Salter
Maps
Discovery
Channel
documentary on
Antarctica
Handouts
World
Geography by
Salter
Maps
Handouts