Which course is the Grade 9 geography atlas for?

It is compiled for the Grade 9 geography course 'Ukraine and the World Economy' under the NUS curriculum. Approved for use in the educational process (decision of the IMZO geography expert commission, 17 Dec 2021, minutes No. 10).

Which topics does the Grade 9 atlas cover?

The national economy and world economy, the primary sector (resources, agriculture and forestry, extraction), the secondary sector (energy, metallurgy, chemicals, machine-building, light and food industry), the tertiary sector (transport, services, tourism, IT) and global challenges.

Who is the author and when was it published?

Author: O. V. Barladin; editors: I. V. Busol and V. B. Chumak. Compiled by IAT in 2017 and reissued in 2025. ISBN 978-966-455-199-8.

Are there matching outline maps?

Yes. Matching 'Ukraine and the World Economy' outline maps for Grade 9 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 9 — the course 'Ukraine and the World Economy'.

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 9 Geography Atlas (NUS): Contents, Maps & Specs

IAT's Grade 9 geography atlas covers the course "Ukraine and the World Economy" — the economic geography of Ukraine and the world. Full-colour maps, cartograms and diagrams show the structure of the economy by sector, the branches of industry, the service sphere and the global challenges facing humanity. It follows the NUS curriculum and is approved for use in the educational process (decision of the IMZO geography expert commission, 17 Dec 2021, minutes No. 10).

What the Grade 9 Geography Atlas Contains

The material is organised by economic sector — from resources to services.

The national and world economy

Territorial structure of the world economy, the political map of the world
Types of countries by economic development, GNI and the Human Development Index; the sectoral model of the economy
The economy of Ukraine

Primary sector

Physical map of the world; land, water and agroclimatic resources
Agriculture of the world and Ukraine: grain and industrial crops, livestock, sown areas and farmland
Forestry; mineral, fuel and geothermal resources; oil, gas, coal and uranium industries

Secondary sector

Electricity generation in the world and Ukraine
Ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy; chemical and petrochemical, woodworking and paper industries
Machine-building, light and food industries

Tertiary sector

Transport in Ukraine and the world; international economic relations and organisations
Foreign economic activity, recreational resources and tourism
Education and science, healthcare, financial services, information technology and outsourcing

Global challenges

Political tension and international terrorism
Environmental and food problems, protected areas of the world

Edition Specifications

Format: 60×90/8, 80 g/m² coated paper, full-colour offset printing
Author: O. V. Barladin · Editors: I. V. Busol, V. B. Chumak
ISBN: 978-966-455-199-8
Approval: approved for use in the educational process (IMZO, 17 Dec 2021, minutes No. 10, No. 3.0686-2021)
Compiled 2017, reissued 2025. 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. With its maps, cartograms and diagrams, statistics and sectoral structure are easy to analyse.

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 9 students — for class and home work and exam preparation
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 current edition is the 2025 reissue; 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 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.