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Summit Geography and World Cultures, Semester 1 (HST213A)

Summit Geography and World Cultures, Semester 1 (HST213A)

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This course examines a broad range of geographical perspectives covering all of the major regions of the world. Students clearly see the similarities and differences among the regions as they explore the locations and physical characteristics, including absolute and relative location, climate, and significant geographical features. They look at each region from cultural, economic, and political perspectives, and closely examine the human impact on each region. Students take diagnostic tests that assess their current knowledge and generate individualized study plans, so students can focus on topics that need review. Audio readings and vocabulary lists in English and Spanish support reading comprehension.

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This course examines a broad range of geographical perspectives covering all of the major regions of the world. Students clearly see the similarities and differences among the regions as they explore the locations and physical characteristics, including absolute and relative location, climate, and significant geographical features. They look at each region from cultural, economic, and political perspectives, and closely examine the human impact on each region. Students take diagnostic tests that assess their current knowledge and generate individualized study plans, so students can focus on topics that need review. Audio readings and vocabulary lists in English and Spanish support reading comprehension.

SEMESTER 1

Unit 1: Introduction to Geography

Students are introduced to the basics of geography.

  • What is Geography?
  • Locating Our Place in Space
  • Physical Attributes of Earth’s Landscape
  • Human Impact
  • Careers in Geography

Unit 2: North America

Students learn to describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture, and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America.

  • Where is…North America?
  • Physical Characteristics and Systems
  • Human Culture
  • Human Impact on the Environment
  • Focus on Immigration

Unit 3: Central America

Students learn to describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture, and economic characteristics of places and regions in Central America.

  • Where is…Central America?
  • Physical Characteristics and Systems
  • People and Culture
  • Human Impact on the Environment
  • Focus on Poverty

Unit 4: South America

Students learn to describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture, and economic characteristics of places and regions in South America.

  • Where is…South America?
  • Physical Systems and Processes
  • People and Culture
  • Human Impact on the Environment
  • Focus on Deforestation

Unit 5: Western Europe

Students learn to describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture, and economic characteristics of places and regions in Western Europe.

  • Where is…Western Europe?
  • Physical Systems and Processes
  • People and Culture
  • Human Impact on the Environment
  • Focus on Economic Systems

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Course Length 4 Months
Prerequisites N/A
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  • RAM: 1GB of RAM

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