World Cultures and Geography
Product identity
- Publisher
- National Geographic Learning
- Program family
- World Cultures and Geography
- Edition
- 2021 Reprint
Instructional fit
- Courses
- Middle-school world geography and cultures; grades 6–8
- Role explanation
- Core middle-school world geography and cultures curriculum.
- Subjects covered
- Supported instructional roles
Materials and delivery
- Format description
- Blended print and digital program with student and teacher editions, MindTap resources, interactive maps, videos, photo labs, whiteboard lessons, assessment, and professional learning.
- Included components
- Student edition; teacher edition; regional units; National Geographic Explorer videos; GeoVideos; interactive maps; map and photo labs; digital library; MindTap; assignments; assessment; professional-development resources.
- Languages and support
- English with scaffolded middle-school text, visual and map supports, vocabulary, audio and digital tools, English-learner support, and teacher differentiation resources.
Links and notes
- Vendor product URL
- Visit publisher product page
- Curriculum notes
- Formerly offered under the National Geographic School Publishing name. The current publisher identity is National Geographic Learning, part of Cengage. An active 2021 reprint brochure documents current print and MindTap components.
Availability
- Product availability
- Available
- Last checked
- September 29, 2026
A middle-school geography and world-cultures program using National Geographic exploration, maps, photography, cultural case studies, active learning, literacy support, and digital course resources.
World Cultures and Geography develops geographic knowledge through real places, peoples, environments, and cultural patterns. National Geographic explorers, maps, photographs, GeoVideos, map and photo labs, interactive lessons, inquiry, and regional studies help students connect physical and human geography while developing reading, analysis, and global awareness.