Social Studies 8 A

In this course, the student will study the history, geography, and culture of the western hemisphere. Prentice Hall’s World Studies: Western Hemisphere provides the basis for the course content. The student will complete a comprehensive study of the history, geography, and cultures of the United States, Canada, and the countries of Latin America. These countries will be studied with regard to their political divisions, natural resources, economies, population distribution, climates, and landforms. The student will also examine the relationship between human actions and conditions on Earth. The student will examine such current issues as overpopulation, poverty in developing nations, and problems plaguing cities. All of these issues are studied within the context of world geography.