The reason why we learn geography in 5th grade is to prepare us for 6th grade geography. The reason why we learn geography in 6th grade is because Geography helps us understand basic physical systems that affect everyday life. In other words, geography is a nice skill to have when you're learning about the water cycle or rock formations, or the moving of the tectonic plates (and other natural disasters). It's also a very important skill to have when you want to start traveling.
