Which curriculum is the Grade 7 geography atlas based on?

The New Ukrainian School model curricula 'Geography, Grades 6–9' (recommended by Ukraine's MES, order No. 795 of 12 July 2021), course 'Continents and Oceans'. Approved for use in the educational process (IMZO, 16 May 2024, minutes No. 8).

Which topics does the Grade 7 atlas cover?

General world maps (physical, geological, climatic, soils, natural zones, political), each continent (physical surface, tectonics, climate, natural zones, political map, peoples), the oceans with currents and salinity, and global environmental issues.

Who is the author and when was it published?

Author: O. V. Barladin; editor: V. B. Chumak. First published by IAT in 1999 and reissued in 2026. ISBN 978-966-455-148-6.

Are there matching outline maps?

Yes. Matching 'Continents and Oceans' outline maps for Grade 7 are published; the atlas and outline maps are also sold together as a set.

Can I read the Grade 7 geography atlas online?

The OsvitaNet platform (osvitanet.com.ua) hosts an earlier edition with a selection of maps. The full, up-to-date contents are in the latest printed reissue.

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.

Continents & Oceans: Grade 7 Geography Atlas (NUS)

Q: How many continents and oceans does Grade 7 study?

Six continents — Africa, South America, Australia, Antarctica, North America and Eurasia — and five oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Southern.

In Grade 7, school geography is all about the continents and oceans. IAT's "Continents and Oceans" geography atlas covers all 6 continents and 5 oceans of the Earth: full-colour physical, climatic, tectonic and political maps take students from general world maps to each individual continent and ocean. It follows the New Ukrainian School model curricula "Geography, Grades 6–9" and is approved for use in the educational process (IMZO, 16 May 2024, minutes No. 8).

How many continents and oceans does Grade 7 study

6 continents: Africa, South America, Australia, Antarctica, North America, Eurasia
5 oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Southern

The atlas devotes a separate block of maps to each continent and ocean, gathering the whole course in one volume.

What the Grade 7 Geography Atlas Contains

General world maps

Map classification; physical map of the world, structure of the Earth's crust, geological map
Climatic map, climate zones and regions, soils, geographic belts and natural zones of the world
Geographic voyages and discoveries, the political map of the world, peoples and races, population distribution

The continents

Africa, South America, Australia, Antarctica, North America, Eurasia
For each: physical surface, tectonics, climate, soils, natural zones and climate belts, political map and peoples
Altitudinal-zonation diagrams of the Alps and Himalayas, ancient continental glaciation

The oceans

The Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Southern oceans
Mean annual water temperature and salinity, currents, climate belts; exploration of the Arctic and Antarctic; Oceania

Nature and environment

Global environmental problems and nature conservation

Edition Specifications

Extent: 48 pages, full-colour offset printing
Format: 60×90/8, 80 g/m² coated paper
Author: O. V. Barladin · Editor: V. B. Chumak
ISBN: 978-966-455-148-6
Approval: approved for use in the educational process (IMZO, 16 May 2024, minutes No. 8, No. 3.0289-2024)
First published 1999, 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 continent or ocean 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 7 students — for work in class and at home
Geography teachers — for classroom display and NUS lesson planning
Tutors — as a structured reference on continents and oceans
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 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 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.