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1 Syllabus World Geography A Course Overview Geography is the study of where things are in the world. It is important to know why people settled where they did: sometimes this is for weather-related reasons, and sometimes it s because of bountiful natural resources nearby. In this course, you will learn about these special features which drive economic development and form the locales where people settle. Course Goals By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following: Analyze factors that contribute to Earth s climate. Examine processes that shape the physical environment. Analyze patterns of human settlement. Analyze the relationship between natural resources and economic development. Analyze the human and physical geography of North America and South America.. General Skills To participate in this course, you should be able to do the following: Complete basic operations with word processing software, such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Understand the basics of presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint, but having prior experience is not necessary. Perform online research using various search engines and library databases. Communicate through and participate in discussion boards. For a complete list of general skills that are required for participation in online courses, refer to the Prerequisites section of the Plato Student Orientation document, found at the beginning of this course EDMENTUM, INC.

2 Credit Value World Geography A is a 0.5-credit course. Course Materials Notebook Graphing calculator, recommend TI-83 or equivalent Computer with Internet connection and speakers or headphones Microsoft Word or equivalent Microsoft Excel or equivalent Course Pacing Guide This course description and pacing guide is intended to help you keep on schedule with your work. Note that your course instructor may modify the schedule to meet the specific needs of your class. Unit 1: Relationships Between Quantities and Reasoning with Equations This unit focuses on expressions and equations. An equation is a statement of equality between two expressions. In this unit, you will create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems. Day Activity/Objective Type 1 9 days: days: Syllabus and Plato Student Orientation Review the Plato Student Orientation and Course Syllabus at the beginning of this course. The Geographer's Tools Discuss the purpose of studying geography and identify and use geographic tools for spatial organization. Climate and Weather Analyze factors that contribute to Earth's climate, vegetation, and weather. Course Orientation s s 2

3 9 days: days: Physical Geography Examine processes that shape the physical environment. Unit Activity and Discussion Unit 1 Posttest Unit 1 s Unit Activity Discussion Assessme nt 3

4 Unit 2: People and Geography This unit focuses on the relationship among human cultures, population patterns, and economic development, and discusses how the environment and natural resources influence these elements of societies. Day Activity / Objective Type 40 2 days: Interpreting Graphs to Solve Problems Solve problems or answer questions based on linear graphs that represent real-world situations. Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables Graph linear inequalities in two variables. Solving and Graphing Systems of Equations Solve a system of linear equations. Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities by Graphing Solve a system of inequalities by graphing. Assessme nt Unit 3: North and South America This unit focuses on the cultures, history, politics, economics, and physical geography of regions in North and South America and helps you understand the similarities and differences between the regions. Day Activity/Objective Type days: The United States and Canada Analyze the human and physical geography of the United States and Canada. Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean Analyze the human and physical geography of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. South America Analyze the human and physical geography of South America. Unit Activity and Discussion Unit 3 Unit Activity Discussion 4

5 Posttest Unit 3 Semester Review End-of-Semester Test Assessment Assessment 5

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