1.A Describe geographic
concepts, processes, models,
and theories.
1.B Explain geographic
concepts, processes, models,
and theories.
1.C Compare geographic
concepts, processes, models,
and theories.
1.D Describe a relevant
geographic concept, process,
model, or theory in a specified
context.
1.E Explain the strengths,
weaknesses, and limitations of
different geographic models and
theories in a specified context.
2.A Describe spatial patterns,
networks, and relationships.
2.B Explain spatial relationships
in a specified context or region
of the world, using geographic
concepts, processes, models,
or theories.
2.C Explain a likely outcome
in a geographic scenario
using geographic concepts,
processes, models, or theories.
2.D Explain the significance
of geographic similarities and
differences among different
locations and/or at different times.
2.E Explain the degree to which
a geographic concept, process,
model, or theory effectively
explains geographic effects in
different contexts and regions of
the world.
3.A Identify the different types
of data presented in maps and in
quantitative and geospatial data.
3.B Describe spatial patterns
presented in maps and in
quantitative and geospatial data.
3.C Explain patterns and trends
in maps and in quantitative
and geospatial data to draw
conclusions.
3.D Compare patterns
and trends in maps and in
quantitative and geospatial data
to draw conclusions.
3.E Explain what maps
or data imply or illustrate
about geographic principles,
processes, and outcomes.
3.F Explain possible limitations
of the data provided.
4.A Identify the different types
of information presented in
visual sources.
4.B Describe the spatial
patterns presented in visual
sources.
4.C Explain patterns and
trends in visual sources to draw
conclusions.
4.D Compare patterns and
trends in visual sources to draw
conclusions.
4.E Explain how maps, images,
and landscapes illustrate or
relate to geographic principles,
processes, and outcomes.
4.F Explain possible limitations
of visual sources provided.
5.A Identify the scales of
analysis presented by maps,
quantitative and geospatial data,
images, and landscapes.
5.B Explain spatial relationships
across various geographic
scales using geographic
concepts, processes, models, or
theories.
5.C Compare geographic
characteristics and processes at
various scales.
5.D Explain the degree to
which a geographic concept,
process, model, or theory
effectively explains geographic
effects across various
geographic scales.

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Course Framework V.1 | AP Human Geography Course and Exam Description

College Board official training and certification to teach AP Human Geography, 2015
Currently hold a professional NC teaching license for secondary social studies
Taught public high school AP Human Geography 2015-2018
Each year, my rate of passing scores was higher than the national average
ME in Educational Technology
BA in History
BA in Psychology 

Homework Offered
The course consists of weekly modules that include instructional videos, multimedia presentations, reading assignments, Cornell notes, and weekly assessments consisting of AP-style multiple choice and FRQ questions.

2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Each weekly module culminates with a quiz, and a final exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions and two FRQs. The final exam is worth 20% of the final letter grade.


*Please not that you will need to sign up the official College Board AP Exam separately from this course*

**Important Info***
If you have not already arranged to take the AP exam in May, you will want to start looking for the location early in the school year, because exams have to be ordered by Nov. 15th to avoid a late fee. You can go to this website to find local high schools that host the AP exam. Then you can call the school and ask for the AP Coordinator and have them sign you up and order your test. Many allow students from other schools/homeschoolers to take exams there. https://apcourseaudit.inflexion.org/ledger/
Grades Offered
The final grade for the class is 80% the weekly quiz average and 20% the final exam. They will get a certificate of completion with a letter grade at the very end of the course. 

The Cultural Landscape An Introduction to Human Geography 12th edition, James M. Rubenstein
AMSCO AP® Human Geography, 2nd Edition, David Palmer
Summer Institute AP Human Geography training by the College Board, 2015 
AP Central AP Human Geography Course Description, at https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-human-geography
Why Geography Matters: More Than Ever, Harm de Blij
21st Century Power of Place Video Series, Annenberg Learner