Unit 1Unit 1: Thinking Geographically
1 lesson1 Week
Unit 1: Thinking Geographically
 Week 1
Lesson 1
🗺️ Maps & Geospatial Technologies
Understanding the world through the eyes of a geographer.
Unit 2Population & Migration Patterns and Processes
6 lessons3 Weeks
Population & Migration Patterns and Processes
 Week 2
Lesson 2
🌎 Population Part 1
Population Trends and Demographics
 Week 3
Lesson 3
📈 Population Part 2
The Demographic Transition Model
Lesson 4
👶🏼 Population Part 3
Population Theory 
 Week 4
Lesson 5
✈️ Migration Part 1
The movement of people across geographical boundaries, involving factors such as push and pull factors, patterns, and impacts on both origin and destination areas.
Lesson 6
🗺️ Migration Part 2
Dive into Wilbur Zelinsky's Migration Transition Model, an insightful framework that links migration patterns to demographic changes.
Lesson 7
🌎 Migration Part 3
Urbanization takes center stage as we examine its role in shaping migration trends and demographic changes across the globe.
Unit 3Cultural Patterns and Processes 
5 lessons4 Weeks
Cultural Patterns and Processes 
 Week 5
Lesson 8
💛 Pop vs. Folk Culture
Examine the heart of communities, traditions, and the dynamic evolution of what we define as 'culture.' 
Lesson 9
 🛍 Cultural Diffusion
See how elements of culture spread throughout the world and time. 
 Week 6
Lesson 10
👄 Language
Uncover the intricate ways in which language shapes our understanding of the world and is shaped by it in turn.
 Week 7
Lesson 11
⛪️ Religion
Examine the intricate ways in which faith shapes identities, landscapes, and cultures across the globe.
 Week 8
Lesson 12
🌎 Ethnicity
Explore the definition of ethnicity, how it differs from race, and why understanding these concepts is key to comprehending the diverse tapestry of human society.
Unit 4Political Patterns & Processes
3 lessons2 Weeks
Political Patterns & Processes
 Week 9
Lesson 13
🏛️ Political Geography Part 1
Understand the principles of self-governance and the legal and political autonomy that define state sovereignty.
 Week 10
Lesson 14
🤝 Political Geography Part 2
Analyze the forces that shape nations and their relationships.
Lesson 15
🌐 Political Geography Part 3
An insightful exploration of the geopolitical landscape.
Unit 5Agriculture & Rural Land-Use Patterns & Processes
3 lessons2 Weeks
Agriculture & Rural Land-Use Patterns & Processes
 Week 11
Lesson 16
🌱 Agriculture Part 1
Dive into the rich history of agriculture, where we trace the roots of farming back to its earliest days.
 Week 12
Lesson 17
🚜 Agriculture Part 2
Explore the diverse methods of farming that sustain populations across the globe.
Lesson 18
🌾 Agriculture Part 3
Dive into the complex world of commercial agriculture and agribusiness.
Unit 6Industrial and Economic Development Patterns and Processes
4 lessons4 Weeks
Industrial and Economic Development Patterns and Processes
 Week 13
Lesson 19
📊 Development Part 1
Explore various measures of development and learn how these metrics provide a deeper insight into the well-being of populations around the globe.
 Week 14
Lesson 20
🚀 Development Part 2
Explore Wallerstein's World Systems Theory, which classifies countries into core, semi-periphery, and periphery categories, offering insights into the global economic structure.
 Week 15
Lesson 21
🏭 Industry
Examine the transformative era of the Industrial Revolution, uncovering how it reshaped societies and economies worldwide. 
 Week 16
Lesson 22
🔥 Energy & Resources
Examine the pressing sustainability issues our planet faces, including pollution and climate change.
Unit 7Cities and Urban Land-Use Patterns & Processes
3 lessons3 Weeks
Cities and Urban Land-Use Patterns & Processes
 Week 17
Lesson 23
🏙️ Urban Geography Part 1
Dive into the study of cities and urban areas, examining how they develop, function, and influence the world around us.
 Week 18
Lesson 24
🛣️ Urban Geography Part 2
Confront the issue of sprawl, examining its effects on cities and their inhabitants.
 Week 19
Lesson 25
🚎 Urban Patterns & Processes Part 3
Dive into the heart of New Urbanism, exploring its principles aimed at creating walkable, mixed-use communities that foster a closer-knit urban life.
Unit 8Cumulative Review & Final Assessment
1 lesson1 Week
Cumulative Review & Final Assessment
 Week 20
Lesson 26
Cumulative Review & Final Exam
Review & summative assessment worth 20% of final grade in the class.