World Geography
World Geography provides students the opportunity to study the interaction of
people and their physical environments in the major areas of the World.
Content introduces the students to the world of geographers, their unique
vocabulary, tools and methodologies. Students acquire an understanding of
the physical setting of the earth, locate and study different landforms and
regions of the world, learn how people and geography impact each other, and
are introduced to urban analysis. Content offers students the opportunity
toput into practice the geographical concepts and skills through critical
thinking applications about the world. It also builds upon what the students
have accumulated throughout the social studies program beginning in the
elementary grades and in the Texas and United States history courses.
This course is designed to broaden analytical thinking and communication
skills. Students will be encouraged to develop the skills necessary for them
to be successful in future Social Studies courses at the high school level.
Students will analyze and draw conclusion about different topics. Students
must be able to demonstrate preparation for TAKS-oriented writing. Effective
note taking will also be stressed and students are required to keep a
notebook that demonstrates effective organization.
Links to Your World
Information of countries(World Fact Book)
http://www.cia.gov
Population information
http://www.census.gov
Cool stuff on geography
http://www.nationalgeographic.com
LONELY PLANET
Great information and pictures on different countries
http://www.lonelyplanet.com
COUNTRYWATCH
A very useful site to visit to find out what's going on around the globe.
http://www.countrywatch.com
Cool pictures from space
Terraserver
http://www.terraserver.com
Great Site to link you to anyplace
http://www.geo.swt.edu/tage/geolinks.htm#teachingresources
Other Resources