Suggested Age

14-18

Process

Geography is a broad, overarching term that includes, not only the physical features of the land, but how people interact with the land. Imagine driving through a part of the world that you know nothing about and observing. How does one region change into another? How has the land changed to meet the needs of the people? Are these trees indigenous to this region? Are farmers trying to grow a crop here that really doesn’t belong? Is the land being eroded because of agricultural or industrial use? How has this road changed the lay of the land? How has it changed the character of the community around it? Why is this town at this particular location? Why did this city thrive and the one down the road become a ghost town? Are these people like my community or different? Are there any regional specialties in the grocery stores? Is there a regional architecture? History happens in a geographical context. Understanding geography is crucial to understanding the story of our world.

Curriculum

Abeka “World Geography in Christian Perspective”.
Parents need to provide this book along with the accompanying “Maps and Study Book.”

Here is how the Abeka website describes the book:

“Geography written from a conservative, Christian perspective. Beginning with the Old World, World Geography leads students on a study-tour of the continents, highlighting the different lands and peoples of Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, and the Americas. Colorful photographs bring each chapter to life, sparking student interest, while maps and charts increase understanding. From the African savannah to the Siberian tundra, the great variety found in God’s creation makes World Geography a fascinating course.”

I will write the tests borrowing from the Abeka test booklet and test the students in class. Parents do not need to buy the Abeka test booklet. The grade is based on homework, tests and attendance. Homework and tests are worth 45% each of the grade with attendance making up the final 10%.