The National Geography Standards

The National Geography Standards for this program include standards 7, 9, 12, 14, 15, and 16. You may read in-depth descriptions of specific standards by clicking on the links below. All of the standards are available here.

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

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

Standard 12: The processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

Standard 14: How human actions modify the physical environment.

Standard 15: How physical systems affect human systems.

Standard 16: The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

Delhi: Bursting at the Seams explores the patterns and spatial arrangements of the city of Delhi in terms of colonialism, mass migration, and plans for the future of India's capital. The second case study, Dikhatpura: Help Through Irrigation examines the effects of India's climate on agricultural practices and the strategies that are helping farmers overcome a lack of precipitation during the dry season. Such practices of water transfer provide benefits to the people of rural India, but can become overtaxed in times of drought or when poorly managed.