7th Grade World Geography

MONTH	CONTENT	SKILLS	ASSESSMENT	STANDARDS
September	Looking at the Earth	Discuss how geographers look at the world and what tools they use. Explain how the earth moves in space and why the season change. Describe the structure of the earth’s interior. Identify different landforms.	Section Reviews Reading Guides Chapter Review Exam	7.G.1.1. Students are able to select appropriate resources, data services, and geographic tools to interpret information.
	Water, Climate, and Vegetation	Describe how the water of the earth moves in a cycle. Outline the factors that influence climate. Identify each major climate zone.	Water Cycle Map Section Reviews Reading Guides Chapter Review Exam	7.G.2.3. Students are able to describe the impact of the natural environment on settlement patterns.
	The World’s People	Explain what makes up a people’s culture. Discuss issues related to human population and its growth. Identify what resources are and explain why countries trade with one another. Describe the ways in which people have an impact on the environment.	Section Reviews Reading Guides Chapter Review Exam	7.G.1.3. Students are able to identify characteristics of various locations, places, and regions. 7.G.1.4. Students are able to identify population distribution, growth rates, and characteristics of human populations. 7.G.2.4. Students are able to identify how human migration impacts politics, the environment, and regions.
October	The United States	Describe the physical features and climates of the United States. Identify economic activities in the different regions of the United States. Examine cultural influences on the people of the United States.	Group Discussion Group Activity Maps States and Capitals Test Section Reviews Reading Guides Chapter Review Exam	7.G.1.2. Students are able to apply location, direction, size, and/or shape to maps. 7.G.2.2. Students are able to identify how humans impact and are affected by the natural environment.
	Canada	1. Identify the landscapes and climates of Canada. 2. Describe Canada’s economic resources, activities, and challenges. 3. Discuss the history and government of Canada. 4. Describe the Canadian people and their culture.	1. Group Discussion 2. Group Activity 3. Maps 4. Provinces and Capitals Test 5. Section Reviews 6. Reading Guides 7.Chapter Review 8. Exam	7.G.1.2. Students are able to apply location, direction, size, and/or shape to maps. 7.G.2.2. Students are able to identify how humans impact and are affected by the natural environment.
November	Mexico	Identify the location of Mexico and describe its physical features and climate. Describe the economy of Mexico. Outline the history and government of Mexico. Describe the Mexican people and the challenges they face today.	Section Reviews & Chapter Review Reading Guides Maps & Video Exam	7.G.1.1. Students are able to select appropriate resources, data services, and geographic tools to interpret information. 7.G.1.3. Students are able to identify characteristics of various locations, places, and regions. 7.G.1.4. Students are able to identify population distribution, growth rates, and characteristics of human populations.
	Central America and the West Indies	Describe the physical and cultural geography of Central America. Discuss the major physical and cultural features of the West Indies.	Maps Exam	7.G.2.1. Students are able to identify natural environmental changes that impact regions and settlement patterns.
December	Brazil and Its Neighbors	Describe the major geographical features of Brazil. State how the people of Argentina earn their livings. Compare and contrast the geography of the countries of Caribbean South America. Describe the physical, economic, and cultural geography of Uruguay and Paraguay.	Section Reviews Chapter Reviews Maps Exam	7.G.1.1. Students are able to select appropriate resources, data services, and geographic tools to interpret information. 7.G.1.3. Students are able to identify characteristics of various locations, places, and regions. 7.G.1.4. Students are able to identify population distribution, growth rates, and characteristics of human populations.
	The Andean Countries	1. Describe the landforms and climates of the Andean countries. 2. Explain how the people of the Andean countries earn of living. 3. Discuss the cultural of the Andean countires.	1. Reading Guides 2. Maps 3. Exam	7.G.2.1. Students are able to identify natural environmental changes that impact regions and settlement patterns. 7.G.2.3. Students are able to describe the impact of the natural environment on settlement patterns. 7.G.2.4. Students are able to identify how human migration impacts politics, the environment, and regions.
January	Western Europe	Describe the government and economy of the United Kingdom. Explain how Ireland has changed in recent years. List the major economic activities in France. Discuss the economies of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Identify how geography has shaped life in the Benelux countries.	1. Section Reviews 2. Reading Guides 3. Chapter Review 4. Maps & Video 5. Exam	7.G.1.1. Students are able to select appropriate resources, data services, and geographic tools to interpret information. 7.G.1.3. Students are able to identify characteristics of various locations, places, and regions. 7.G.1.4. Students are able to identify population distribution, growth rates, and characteristics of human populations.
	Southern Europe	Compare the physical geography, economies, and people of Spain and Portugal. Summarize the history and cultural contributions of Italy. Explain how physical geography has shaped life and history in Greece.	Section Reviews & Chapter Review Reading Guides & Maps Exam	7.G.2.1. Students are able to identify natural environmental changes that impact regions and settlement patterns. 7.G.2.3. Students are able to describe the impact of the natural environment on settlement patterns. 7.G.2.4. Students are able to identify how human migration impacts politics, the environment, and regions.
February	Northern Europe	Point out geographic similarities and differences among the Scandinavian countries. Describe the economies of the Scandinavian countries. Compare the governments of the Scandinavian countries. Identify similarities and differences in the cultures of the Scandinavian countries.	1-4. Quiz, group discussion, group project, and exam.	7.G.1.1. Students are able to select appropriate resources, data services, and geographic tools to interpret information. 7.G.1.3. Students are able to identify characteristics of various locations, places, and regions. 7.G.1.4. Students are able to identify population distribution, growth rates, and characteristics of human populations.
	Eastern Europe	Discuss the land, economy, and culture of Poland. Describe the geography, economies, and cultures of the Baltic republics. Compare Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia in terms of land, economy, and people. Identify similarities and differences among the Balkan countries. Discuss the economies and people of Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova.	1. Section Reviews 2. Reading Guides 3. Chapter Review 4. Maps 5. Exam	7.G.2.1. Students are able to identify natural environmental changes that impact regions and settlement patterns. 7.G.2.3. Students are able to describe the impact of the natural environment on settlement patterns. 7.G.2.4. Students are able to identify how human migration impacts politics, the environment, and regions.
March	Russia-A Eurasian Country	Identify the location and landforms of Russia. Discuss the impact climate has life in Russia. Differentiate the economic regions of Russia. Describe the chief products of Russia.	1-4. Quiz, worksheets, group projects & exam	7.G.1.2. Students are able to apply location, direction, size, and/or shape to maps. 7.G.2.2. Students are able to identify how humans impact and are affected by the natural environment.
	Russia-Past and Present	Describe life in Russia under the rules of the czars and Communists. Outline why the Soviet Union collapsed. Discuss the economic and political issues in Russia today. Describe Russian culture and life in Russia today.	1. Insert Note Taking 2. Maps 3. Video 4. Exam	7.G.1.1. Students are able to select appropriate resources, data services, and geographic tools to interpret information. 7.G.1.3. Students are able to identify characteristics of various locations, places, and regions. 7.G.1.4. Students are able to identify population distribution, growth rates, and characteristics of human populations.
April	North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia	Identify the major landforms in the region. Explain how climate affects life in the region. Describe the chief resources and economic activities of the region. Discuss the different peoples who live in the region.	1. Group Activity 2. Maps 3. Section Reviews 4. Quiz	7.G.1.2. Students are able to apply location, direction, size, and/or shape to maps. 7.G.2.2. Students are able to identify how humans impact and are affected by the natural environment.
	Africa: South of the Sahara	Identify the major landforms in the region Explain how climate affects life in this region. Describe the chief resources and economic activities of the region. Discuss the different peoples who live in the region.	1. Group Activity 2. Maps 3. Section Reviews 4. Quiz	7.G.1.2. Students are able to apply location, direction, size, and/or shape to maps. 7.G.2.2. Students are able to identify how humans impact and are affected by the natural environment.
May	Asia	Identify the major landforms of Asia. Explain how climate affects life in Asia. Describe the chief resources and economic activities of Asia. Discuss the different peoples who live in Asia.	1. Group Activity 2. Maps 3. Section Reviews 4. Quiz	7.G.1.2. Students are able to apply location, direction, size, and/or shape to maps. 7.G.2.2. Students are able to identify how humans impact and are affected by the natural environment.
	Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica	Locate these regions and describe their landforms. Discuss the impact that climate has on life in these regions. Describe the economics of the countries in these regions. Identify the chief characteristics of the people who live in these regions.	1. Group Activity 2. Maps 3. Section Reviews 4. Quiz	7.G.2.1. Students are able to identify natural environmental changes that impact regions and settlement patterns. 7.G.2.3. Students are able to describe the impact of the natural environment on settlement patterns. 7.G.2.4. Students are able to identify how human migration impacts politics, the environment, and regions.