Unit 1: Introduction to World Studies /Geography

Map Skills & Physical Geography: The location of Earth’s continents, major regions, and their physical features. 5 Themes of Geography


Human Geography Themes: Core concepts such as Migration and Movement, Human-Environment Interaction, and Location, Region, and Place.


Geographic Foundations: How history, economics, and civics are used to study modern world history.

Global Issues: Current Events

Applied Map Skills: Use local (Meriden, CT) and state geography as a baseline to examine larger global themes.


Inquiry Skills: Gather and analyze primary/secondary sources and develop claims using evidence.


Visual Literacy: Read and interpret maps, charts, and graphs to draw conclusions about a region.

• Map Skills unit test (Standard and Modified versions)
• Communicating findings and drawing conclusions through inquiry skills