Middle School World Cultures and Geography

Course Length

2 Semesters

Designed to introduce students to the study of geography, this course helps students master important concepts in physical and human geography. Comprehensive and organized by region, this twosemester middle school course helps students understand the Earth’s physical and human diversity. Students analyze population and settlement patterns and evaluate the ways that human activities modify the physical environment.

While studying humans around the world, students compare development, standards of living, systems of government, and economic factors across the globe. In addition, students gain a rich understanding of global cultures and the historical factors that have shaped the world around them. All units in the course are parallel and include studies in physical and human geography, ancient cultures, regional studies, and modern issues.

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Overview of Concepts

• Unit 1: Introduction to History and Geography
• Unit 2: Physical Systems
• Unit 3: Human Systems
• Unit 4: Africa
• Unit 5: The Middle East
• Unit 6: South and Southeast Asia
• Unit 7: Central and East Asia
• Unit 8: Australia and Oceania
• Unit 9: Europe
• Unit 10: Latin America and the Caribbean
• Unit 11: The United States and Canada