Unit 1 Geography

• maps, symbols, keys and legends.
• compass rose, cardinal and intermediate directions.
• to map scale and distance.
• latitude and longitude.
• Land forms

 Unit 2 The United States

• The United States depends on itself and others to fulfill its needs and wants.
• The United States has a democratic form of government.
• The United States has many common and diverse cultural elements.
• The United States is impacted by the five themes of geography.

 Unit 3 China

• How have the geographical features and environment influenced the development of China?
• How does the political system of China affect its people?
• In what ways does China fulfill its wants and needs?
• How has the dominant culture influenced everyday life in China?
• In what ways is China similar to and different from other world communities?

Unit 4 Brazil

• How has geography affected the development of Brazil?
• How does Brazil fulfill its needs and wants?
• How has the political system of Brazil changed over time?
• In what ways is Brazil’s culture similar to and different from other world communities