Welcome to 9th Grade Human Geography! In this course we will be studying how geography affects the world you live in. We will examine the past as well as attempt to better understand that future the world is headed towards. Human geography is the study of the interaction between human beings and their environment in particular places and across spatial areas. What that means is that although we will be using maps, we will be relying much more on critical thinking skills to better understand where people on Earth are located, why they are located there, and the ramifications to the environment and world going forward. I am excited about this year and hope you enjoy learning about human geography!