Around the World in 3 Hours: Basic Geography
Basic geography knowledge in three hours.
Jessika O'Sullivan
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What's included
3 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
This introduction to geography will give the student an awareness about the world; its continents, climate and major mountains, rivers, lakes and oceans. This is an introduction to geography and if your child already have a concept of geography this class might be too simple. To get the most out of this class the child needs to be able to follow instructions, write numbers and independently color the map. I will be working with blind maps that you can find in the classroom. Print out three of them in the beginning of the class. The blind maps will be used to color in the different climate zones and to learn the shapes of the continents. The students will need crayons or colored pencils and plain white paper. The first lesson will be focused on the climate zones. I will teach the students how basically the same climate can be found around the world if we follow the same latitude. I will teach them how it changes as we move from north to south. We will color the blind map and name the climate zones. The second lesson will be about mountains, rivers, and lakes. I will also talk about how the ice age and the drifting continental plates have formed our planets surface. The third lesson we will use the blind map and color in famous mountains, rivers and deserts. I will use what we have talked about during the other two lessons and bring back climate zones again. In between each lessons I will give the students a small task to complete.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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My teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in personal experience. Growing up with dysgraphia, I encountered teachers who left me feeling uncomfortable, insecure, and inadequate. Those experiences shaped my commitment to creating an environment where every student feels welcome, confident, and supported. My goal is to build students up, ensuring they leave my classes with both knowledge and self-assurance.
As a teacher, I bring a wide array of subjects to life in my classes, ranging from creative writing and Swedish (my native language) to world religions, the Holocaust, and novel studies with a focus on folklore. Each subject reflects my passions and areas of expertise, offering students a rich and dynamic learning experience.
With a master’s degree in education and a double major in social and political science and world religions, my professional background equips me to guide students through diverse and complex topics. Having taught across various age groups in Sweden and now the USA, I also incorporate the principles of student democracy, encouraging students to take an active role in shaping their own learning journey.
On a personal note, I’ve always had a vivid imagination—perhaps a result of my Nordic upbringing. As a child in Sweden, I was fascinated yet terrified by the stories of fairies that pervade our folklore. Now, as an immigrant in the USA, I weave that sense of wonder into my own creative works, which have earned me awards for poetry and short stories.Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
60 min
Completed by 161 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
2-7 learners per class
