The National Geography Standards

The National Geography Standards for this program include standards 6, 7, 8, and 11. You may read in-depth descriptions of specific standards by clicking on the links below. All of the standards are available here.

Standard 6: How culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions.

Standard 7: The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

Standard 8: The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

Standard 11: The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

Laos: Isolated Heart examines the circumstances of a country constrained by its physical location. The physical geography of this landlocked agrarian country influences the opportunities of Laos' citizens. The second case study, Vietnam: Fertile Dreams, shows how Vietnam is exploiting the unique physical geography of the Mekong Delta to become the second largest exporter of rice in the world.