| Unit 1: Introduction to World Cultures and Geography
I. Chapter 1: Welcome to the World and Nystrom Desk Atlas skills 1-6
Students will examine the fields of learning that contribute to social studies
and develop an understanding of culture and culture traits.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
3G-P02-09-P01X the interrelationship among natural and human processes that
shape the geographic characteristics of regions, including connections between
economic development, urbanization, population growth, and environmental change
3G-P04-09-P01X Analyze how the Earth’s natural systems affect humans,
including how climatic and seasonal changes impact different regions of the globe
B. Sections
1. The World at Your Fingertips p. 17
a. Objectives
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b.
2. Many Regions, Many Cultures p. 24
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Skill builder: Reading a Time Zone Map p. 27
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II. Chapter 2: The Geographer’s World
Students will examine the five themes used to describe Earth, some of the
tools geographers use, and how these themes and tools help us understand
people, places, and environments of the past and present.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections
1. The Five Themes of Geography p. 35
a. Objectives
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b. Skill builder: Reading Latitude & Longitude p. 41
Skill builder: Reading Latitude and Longitude
2. The Geographer’s Tools p. 45
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Unit 2: The United States and Canada
I. Chapter 3: The Physical Geography of the United States and Canada
Students will learn about the physical geography of the United States and
Canada, and how it influences the economic development of the regions within
those countries.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections
1. From Coast to Coast p. 69
2. A Rich Diversity in Climate and Resources p. 75
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II. Chapter 4: The United States Today
Students will examine the values and beliefs that have influenced the history,
government, economics, and culture of the United States.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections
1. We the People p. 87
2. A Constitutional Democracy p. 94
3. The United States Economy p. 102
4. United States Culture: Crossing Borders p.110
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III. Chapter 5: Canada Today
Students will explore the people, government, and economy of present-day
Canada and examine the ways in which its geography and history have shaped
aspects of Canadian life.
A. Objectives
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections
1. O Canada! Immigrant Roots p. 119
2. A Constitutional Monarchy p. 124
3. Canada’s Economy p. 128
4. A Multicultural Society p. 132
Unit 3: Latin America
I. Chapter 6: Latin America: Its Land and History
Students will explore the physical geography of Latin America and learn about
the ancient civilizations of this culture region.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. Latin America: Physical Geography p. 153
2. Ancient Latin America p. 160
II. Chapter 7: Mexico Today
Students will examine how historical events influenced the development of
Mexico’s government, economy, and culture.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. The Roots of Modern Mexico p. 173
2. Government in Mexico: Revolution and Reform p. 179
3. Mexico’s Changing Economy p. 185
4. Mexico’s Culture Today p. 190
III. Chapter 8: Central America and the Caribbean Islands
Students will examine how historical events have affected the political,
economic, and cultural development of Central America and the Caribbean Islands.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. Establishing Independence p. 203
2. Building Economies and Cultures p.208
Reading a Political Map p. 114
3. Cuba Today p. 215
4. Guatemala Today p.221
IV. Chapter 9: South America
Students will explore the history and geography of South America and the
effects of both on its present-day governments, economies, and cultures.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. Establishing Independence p. 231
2. Building Economies and Cultures p. 238
3. Brazil Today p. 243
4. Peru Today p.250
Reading a Time Line p. 255
Unit 4: Europe, Russia, and the Independent Republics
I. Chapter 10: Western Europe: It Land and Early History
Students will explore the geography of Europe, the lasting achievements of
the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, and developments in Europe during
the medieval period.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. A Land of Varied Riches p. 273
2. Ancient Greece p. 278
3. Ancient Rome p. 283
4. Time of Change: The Middle Ages p. 290
II. Chapter 11: The Growth of New Ideas
Students will explore the political and social changes that brought Europe
from the Renaissance to the beginning of the modern era.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. Renaissance Connections p. 301
2. Traders, Explorers, and Colonists p. 307
3. The Age of Revolution p. 313
4. The Russian Empire p. 318
III. Chapter 12: Europe: War and Change
Students will examine how the development of nationalism in Europe led to two
world wars and a cold war during the 20th century.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. European Empires p. 329
2. Europe at War p. 333
3. The Soviet Union p. 342
IV. Chapter 13: Modern Europe
Students will examine recent changes in Europe, including political,
economic, and cultural aspects of life in Eastern Europe before and after the
breakup of the Soviet Union. The European Union will also be examined.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. Eastern Europe Under Communism p. 353
2. Eastern Europe and Russia p. 360
3. The European Union p. 367
V. Chapter 14: Europe Today
Students will learn about the government, economy, and culture of the United
Kingdom, Sweden, France, Germany, and Poland.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. The United Kingdom p. 379
2. Sweden p. 384
3. France p. 390
4. Germany p. 394
5. Poland p. 399
Unit 5: North Africa and Southwest Asia
I. Chapter 15: North Africa and Southwest Asia: Place and Times
Students will examine ancient civilizations in the Nile river valley and the
Fertile Crescent, and how three of the world’s major religions developed there.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. Physical Geography p. 419
2. Ancient Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent p. 423
Skill builder: Comparing Climate & Vegetation Map p. 428
3. Ancient Egypt p. 429
4. Birthplace of Three Religions p. 435
5. Muslim Empires p. 440
II. Chapter 16: North Africa and Southwest Asia Today
Students will examine how geography and historical events have influenced the
development of the governments, economies, and cultures of countries in North
Africa and Southwest Asia.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. A Troubled Century p. 449
2. Resources and Religion p. 455
3. Egypt Today p. 462
4. Israel Today p. 470
5. Turkey Today p. 476
Unit 6: Africa South of the Sahara
I. Chapter 17: Africa South of the Sahara: Geography and History
Students will examine how geography and historical events---from antiquity to
the slave trade, from colonialism to independence----have influenced the
development of the governments, economies, and cultures of African countries
south of the Sahara.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. The Geography of Africa South of the Sahara p. 497
2. African Cultures and Empires p. 502
3. The Impact of Colonialism on African Life p. 507
4. The Road to Independence p. 513
II. Chapter 18: Western and Central Africa
Students will examine the history, governments, economies, and cultures of
the countries of Western and Central Africa.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. History and Political Change p. 523
2. Economies and Cultures p. 530
3. Nigeria Today p. 536
III. Chapter 19: Eastern and Southern Africa
Students will examine the history and cultures of countries in Eastern and
Southern Africa and analyze their effects on those countries’ present-day
governments, economies, and societies.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. History and Political Change p. 545
2. Economies and Cultures p. 552
3. South Africa Today p. 560
4. Kenya Today p. 564
Unit 7: Southern Asia
I. Chapter 20: Southern Asia: Place and Times
Students will examine how geographic features have affected economic activity
and the development of civilizations in Southern Asia, and how the cultures of
ancient India and China have influenced the culture of Southeast Asia.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. Physical Geography p. 583
2. Ancient India p. 591
3. Ancient Crossroads p. 598
II. Chapter 21: India and Its Neighbors
Students will examine the history, government, economy, and culture of India
and its neighboring countries.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. History p. 609
2. Governments p. 615
3. Economies p. 622
4. The Culture of India p. 626
5. Pakistan p. 631
III. Chapter 22: Southeast Asia Today
Students will examine how geography and historical events have shaped the
governments, economies, and cultures in Southeast Asia.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. History & Governments p. 643
3. Economies & Cultures p. 650
4. Vietnam Today p. 655
Unit 8: East Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands
I. Chapter 23: East Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands: Land and History
Students will examine the geographic features of East Asia, Australia, and
the Pacific Islands and how geography affects economic activity. Students
will also examine the contributions of ancient China and ancient Japan and the
ways China affected cultural developments in Japan.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. Physical Geography p. 675
2. Ancient China p. 681
3. Ancient Japan p. 690
II. Chapter 24: China and Its Neighbors
Students will examine the government, economy, and culture of the countries
in East Asia and the development of modern China and modern Japan.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. Establishing Modern China p. 701
2. The Government of East Asia p. 708
3. The Economies of East Asia p. 712
4. The Cultures of East Asia p. 716
5. Establishing Modern Japan p. 722
Skill builder: Reading a Population Density Map p. 727
III. Chapter 25: East Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands
Students will examine the various waves of people who settled Australia, New
Zealand, and the Pacific Islands and the governments and economies they
established.
A. Objectives:
3G-P01-09-P01X constructing and interpreting maps to infer geographic
relationships, distributions, and features.
B. Sections:
1. History and Governments p. 733
2. Economies and Cultures p. 737
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