Course Catalog

M/J World Geography (#2103010)

Grades:
6,7,8
Course Length:
Year (Y)
Promotion Requirement:

This course will meet an academic elective requirement.

Assessment:

District developed assessment.

Placement Consideration:

Elective - may be taken at any grade level. 

Prerequisites:

No prerequiste required.

Next Course in Progression:
N/A
Other Information:
Approved Resources:

TCI Geography Alive!

Course Description:

The social studies curriculum for this course consists of the following content area strands: World History, Geography, and Economics. The primary content for this course pertains to the usage of geographic concepts, tools, and skills to draw conclusions about physical and human patterns. Content should include, but not be limited to understanding world political regions in terms of location, physical characteristics, population and culture, historical change, economic activity, and land use. Students will be exposed to the multiple dynamics of geography including economics and world history. Students will study methods of historical inquiry and primary and secondary historical documents.