Explore Our World: A Country Every Week
In this weekly class, learners will explore a different country each week. We will find the country on the map and discuss population, history, economy, natural features, important cities and some fun trivia facts.
Jennifer Hunter
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(166)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. There is no assigned homework, though learners are encouraged to complete more research on each country and share anything they find in the classroom.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
This fun geography course will take you around the world - from home! Join us in this weekly class where we discuss a different country every week. For each country, we will follow this format: -Introduction and Important Numbers (e.g. population, size) -A Quick History -Government -Economy -Natural Features (topography, climate, wildlife and more) -Cities and Sites to See (including the capital city and key landmarks) -A Few Fun Trivia Facts This course is presented using Google slides, and learners will gain experience understanding various kinds of maps. I do present information as a lecture style, with many fun stories throughout. Learners are welcome to participate in whatever way they prefer - some learners like to join in the conversation, and others will simply listen. Everyone is welcome. An optional handout will be provided for learners who want to take notes. The topics for the coming weeks are shown below. Please note that I will change topics based on requests from learners. Week of October 16- Africa - Tanzania Week of October 23- Europe - Sweden Week of October 30- Oceania - Australia Week of November 6 - Asia - Thailand Week of November 13 - North America - United States Week of November 20 - South America - Argentina
Learning Goals
Students will be introduced to the history, physical geography and political geography of many different countries. Learners will gain an appreciation for the amazing places on our planet.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will be provided with a printable map and with a printable note-taking handout. These are optional - learners may provide their own resources for mapwork and note taking. If you sign up for this class last minute, you may not be able to see these printouts in the classroom, so please message me and I will get them to you!
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2021
5.0
166reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Science
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Waterloo
Hello Families!
My name is Jennifer and I taught my first class for Outschool in March, 2021. From that first class to the present, I have been so happy to teach such diverse, curious, imaginative, and AMAZING learners! I look forward to working with all of the learners who enroll in my classes.
When I am not teaching on Outschool, I homeschool my four busy children! In our home, we are crazy about science, nature, animals, Pokemon, Minecraft, playing board games and more! My kids also love connecting with other learners in a variety of Outschool classes. I come to homeschooling from a professional teaching background, and I have classroom experience in all elementary grades. Most of my experience came in middle grade math and science, and I love math and science still! I have a Bachelor of Education degree, with qualifications for both elementary and high school, and teachable subjects in math and science. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, with a psychology minor (with a focus on children’s psychology). The last 15 years of my life have been all about teaching - in the classroom, online, and in our homeschool!
As well as classroom teaching, I have tutored math (grades 5- adult), volunteered as a storyteller with the local library, been a Girl Guides Leader, taught Junior Achievement classes, and worked as a nanny and a babysitter. Our family is involved in a homeschool co-op where I have shared in teaching many homeschooled kids.
One of my favourite discoveries about homeschooling has been how exciting it is for ME to learn new things right along with my children! I love to follow my children’s interests, and so over the years I have learned about harbour seals, baseball history, cardboard engineering, bridges, ancient Egypt, ornithology and so much more! You can expect to see a wide range of interests reflected in my Outschool course offerings. I also love to hear suggestions from learners - so let me know your class ideas! I love to learn! And I love to teach others what I have learned!
When I am not homeschooling or teaching here on Outschool, you can probably find me reading! I also enjoy hiking, playing board games, and baking. I am so grateful to get the chance to work with many wonderful families through Outschool and I can’t wait to meet you and share my love of learning!
Credentials:
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Education, Junior/Intermediate Division, Science teachable, Brock University
AQ Qualifications - Special Education, Brock University
AQ - Qualifications - Senior Mathematics, University of TorontoReviews
Live Group Class
$14
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 32 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
2-8 learners per class
