Political Geography and Conflict · Modern Geopolitics

Borders, Boundaries, and Supranationalism

Analyzing why borders are created and how organizations like the UN and EU influence sovereignty.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do physical features like rivers and mountains define political boundaries?
  2. 2What are the benefits and drawbacks of joining a supranational organization?
  3. 3How does the meaning of a border change for a refugee versus a tourist?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Geo.5.9-12C3: D2.Geo.11.9-12
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Geography
Unit: Political Geography and Conflict
Period: Modern Geopolitics

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