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 World Geography – ½ credit Course description: This elective course will focus on the study of physical geography and the impact of humans on their environment. Content will include the study of land forms, weather and climate, demographics, economic geography, and political geography and the study of the following geography regions: US and Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Russia. Topics: What is geography? 5 Themes of Geography – Location, Place, Region, Movement, Human­Environment Interaction Types of Maps and Map Projections Make up of the Earth External and Internal Forces of Change Climate and Weather Water’s impact Climate Regions Aspects of the Earth’s Population US and Canada – physical geography, political history, cultural make up, economic connections Latin America – physical geography, political history, cultural make up, economic connections Europe and Russia – physical geography, political history, cultural make up, economic connections Assessment: Worksheets Book questions developed by teacher Quizzes and Tests over material Pop quizzes over maps Current events articles over issues related to geography Final exam Essential Questions: 1. How does geography impact the political, economic, and cutural development of our world? 2. What effect have humans had on the environment? 3. What role does geography and the environment play in human conflict? Kennebunk High School Maine Learning Results: Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills – A1 – a,c,d,e,f,j Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills – A2 – a Civics and Government – B1 – a,c,e Geography – D1 – a,b,c,d Geography – D2 – a History – E1 – b Resources: Textbook – World Geography and Cultures Smartboard Technology – Notebook and Senteo software Microsoft Powerpoint Current events articles related to environment and global warming Kennebunk High School