The National Geography Standards

The National Geography Standards for this program include standards 6, 9, 11, and 13. 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 peoples' perceptions of places and regions.

Standard 9: The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

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

Standard 13: How the forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

Indonesia:Tourist Invasion discusses the global economy of tourism and the unique cultural symbols of the island of Bali. The second case study, Multicultural Malaysia, explores the social and economic aspects of a national policy that promotes balanced relations between different ethnic groups.