Slovenia 9th Grade (9. razred) Curriculum - Geography (Geografija)

The Geography curriculum in Slovenia for 9th grade (9. razred) focuses on Slovenia - our homeland. This topic is covered over the course of 70 academic hours.

This curriculum is part of a larger framework of geography education in Slovenia, which begins in the 1st grade with integrated geography content and continues as a stand-alone subject from 6th grade onwards. The 9th-grade curriculum builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in previous years, specifically the 6th-grade curriculum covering "The planet Earth", the 7th-grade curriculum covering "Regional geography of Europe and Asia", and the 8th-grade curriculum covering "Regional geography of America, Africa, Australia and polar regions". The curriculum aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of their country's physical and human geography. It emphasizes the connection between theoretical geographical concepts and their practical application in real-world scenarios. The curriculum also encourages the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as the use of various learning resources and technologies.