Which course is the Grade 6 geography atlas for?

It is compiled for the Grade 6 geography course 'Planet Earth' under the NUS curriculum. Approved for use in the educational process (decision of the IMZO geography expert commission, 7 June 2023, minutes No. 5).

Which topics does the Grade 6 atlas cover?

Sources of geographic information and geographic discoveries, the Earth on the globe and map, the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and soils, and the anthroposphere — the distribution of the world's population.

Who is the author and when was it published?

Author: O. V. Barladin; editor: V. B. Chumak. Compiled by IAT in 2023 and reissued in 2026. ISBN 978-966-455-147-9.

Are there matching outline maps?

Yes. Matching 'Planet Earth' outline maps for Grade 6 are published; the atlas and outline maps are also sold together as a set.

Is the atlas suitable for the NUS (New Ukrainian School)?

Yes. It follows the New Ukrainian School geography curriculum for Grade 6 — the course 'Planet Earth'.

Can schools order the atlas in bulk?

Yes, IAT accepts orders from schools and institutions with full documentation for Prozorro public procurement. Contact us through the Schools section.

Grade 6 Geography Atlas (NUS): Contents, Maps & Specs

IAT's Grade 6 geography atlas covers the course "Planet Earth" — the first year of systematic geography. Its full-colour maps and diagrams take students from the great geographic discoveries and work with the globe and map to the structure of the Earth, the atmosphere, water and the world's population. It follows the NUS curriculum and is approved for use in the educational process (decision of the IMZO geography expert commission, 7 June 2023, minutes No. 5).

What the Grade 6 Geography Atlas Contains

The material is organised by the sections of the "Planet Earth" course.

Information sources and geographic discoveries

Methods of geographic research; early ideas about the Earth
Geographic discoveries and voyages — from antiquity to the modern era

The Earth on the globe and map

Daily and orbital motion of the Earth, the globe, geographic coordinates
Representing the Earth's surface; a topographic map excerpt, absolute and relative height, contour lines, conventional signs, compass and azimuth
Map projections, map classification and elements; physical map of the hemispheres and of Ukraine

The lithosphere

The Earth's internal structure, continental drift, movement of lithospheric plates
Volcanism, earthquakes, rocks and minerals by origin

The atmosphere

Atmospheric structure, illumination belts, thermal belts
Climatic map of Ukraine, world climate zones, weather observation and synoptic maps

The hydrosphere

Composition of the hydrosphere, salinity and temperature of ocean waters
The World Ocean, river systems, largest rivers and lakes

Biosphere, soils and natural complexes

World soils, geographic belts, natural zones and wildlife

The anthroposphere

Distribution of the world's population, human races and peoples, the political map of the world

Edition Specifications

Format: 60×90/8, 80 g/m² coated paper, full-colour offset printing
Author: O. V. Barladin · Editor: V. B. Chumak
ISBN: 978-966-455-147-9
Approval: approved for use in the educational process (IMZO, 7 June 2023, minutes No. 5, No. 3.0292-2023)
Compiled 2023, reissued 2026. Unlimited usage term.

NUS Curriculum Alignment

The atlas aligns with the New Ukrainian School model curricula "Geography, Grades 6–9", recommended by Ukraine's Ministry of Education and Science (order No. 795 of 12 July 2021, as subsequently amended). It can also be used with the alternative model curriculum for Grades 6–9.

Full list of programme authors: S.H. Kobernik, R.R. Kovalenko, T.H. Hilberg, L.M. Datsenko (order No. 795 of 12.07.2021, rev. No. 143 of 09.02.2022); S.P. Zapototskyi, H.I. Karpiuk, R.V. Hladkovskyi, A.I. Dovhan, V.V. Sovenko, L.M. Datsenko, T.H. Nazarenko, T.H. Hilberg, I.H. Savchuk, A.V. Nikytchuk, V.S. Yatsenko, H.D. Dovhan, V.D. Hroma, O.V. Horovyi (order No. 795 of 12.07.2021, rev. No. 324 of 11.04.2022).

How to Use the Atlas

For students: the atlas is useful both in class while studying a topic and at home for practical and independent work.

For teachers: large maps and high-contrast symbols make the atlas easy to work with in class. For practical work it is complemented by the matching outline maps, and the atlas + outline maps set gives a single kit for the whole school year.

Who the Atlas Is For

Grade 6 students — for work in class and at home
Geography teachers — for classroom display and NUS lesson planning
Tutors — as a structured reference covering every topic of the course
Schools and libraries — to equip geography classrooms

Print and Online Editions

The printed reissue carries the full content and updated maps. Online, the OsvitaNet platform hosts an earlier (≈2020) edition with a selection of maps — handy for a quick look.

The atlas is updated periodically and re-examined each time. Most topics align with the current NUS curriculum in earlier editions too, so those remain usable; if you specifically need the freshest data, go for the latest printed reissue.

Where to Buy

You can order the printed atlas via the product page on our website (which leads to the Ukrmaps store).

Schools procuring through Prozorro public tenders can obtain all required documentation from IAT: specifications, price lists and compliance certificates. Details in the Schools section.