Syllabus for World Geography

Syllabus for World Geography 5 th -6 th grades

Week 1- September 4 Class- Learn about geography, time zones, hemispheres, globes, maps, atlases. Go over geography terms. Homework- Work on learning geography terms; choose a geography project topic. Project due last day of class, November 22.

Week 2- September 11 Class- Map Skills- maps vs. gps; atlas; compass; inspect Florida map Homework- Plan and plot a trip from Miami to someplace in FL, using the map from class; review geography terms.

Week 3- September 18 Class- World, Continents, Oceans- using maps, label continents, oceans, seas, bays, gulfs, Pacific Rim; use atlas to look up information. Homework- Review handouts and maps; finish labeling; review geography terms.

Week 4- September 25 Class- United States Geography- using maps, label regions, Great Lakes, mountain ranges, rivers, Everglades; learn about 14 US territories and label. Homework- Finish labeling; review geography terms; work on project.

Week 5- October 2 Class- North America- label countries and specifics within those countries; Canada; Mexico. Homework- Finish labeling; review terms; work on project.

Week 6- October 9 Class- South America- label Islands, lakes, rivers, falls, mountains, countries; Brazil handout. Homework- Label Brazil map (Brasilla, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Amazon River, Iguacu Falls, Marajo Island, Sao Francisco River); review geography terms; work on project.

Week 7- October 16 Class- Europe- label major cities and geographical features; learn about British Isles and major areas in Europe. Homework- Label countries in Europe; review geography terms; work on project. Week 8- October 23 Class- Africa- learn about Africa; label major geographical features. Homework- Label countries in Africa; review geography terms; work on project.

Week 9- October 30 Class- Asia- label regions of Asia; label major geographical features of Asia; learn about Asia. Homework- Label countries in Asia; review geography terms; work on project.

Week 10- November 6 Class- Australia/Oceania- label states and 2 territories in Australia; label major geographical features; learn about Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania. Homework- Label as many islands as you can; review geography terms; work on project.

Week 11- November 13 Class- Antarctica- learn about Antarctica and label major geographical features; play geography games; take terms TEST. Homework- Finish up project.

Week 12- November 20 Project Presentations