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Social Studies Unit - Geography and Landforms

by Kathryn L. Wall, Ph.D.
$19.99

Unlock the world with the Social Studies Unit - Geography and Landforms. This rich, three-week homeschool social studies curriculum unit offers a comprehensive exploration of how physical geography shapes cultures, politics, and ecosystems. It invites students to examine the role of natural landscapes in human development while fine-tuning their cartographic skills, promoting spatial awareness, and fostering appreciation for ecological stewardship.

Key Features:


  • Hands-On Cartography: Learners craft personalized maps of local terrains, applying symbols and legends to highlight geographic features, directly engaging with the fundamentals of map-making.
  • Diverse Map Analysis: Students dissect a range of map types—political, physical, climate, and topographical—to discern how each uniquely represents the world, fostering critical thinking about spatial representation.
  • Interdisciplinary Approaches: By incorporating activities like erosion experiments and creating a local geography book, learners integrate scientific observation with creative articulation, exemplifying the interdisciplinary nature of geography.
  • Cultural Connections: Culminating projects encourage students to link geography with culture, whether through regional cooking or researching geographical influences on local music, illuminating geography's impact on daily life.

Through interactive lessons, from assembling a world map to analyzing geopolitical factors, this curriculum supports a multifaceted learning experience. Students will not only tackle theoretical concepts but will also immerse themselves in practical, engaging projects that bring geography to life. Delve into panoramic photography to understand landscapes or piece together watershed puzzles to grasp environmental challenges; each activity is designed to captivate and educate. By the unit's end, students will present a thorough, self-authored book about significant local landforms, demonstrating their mastery of the unit's objectives and their own geographical insights.

This item includes free online access to Beyond the Page Online for 18 months. This includes Learning Gates, Portfolio and any curriculum or student activity pages that you have purchased.

Sku #: 536
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