Exploring Human Geography: Culture, Population, and Global Patterns
Explore the world in this 20-week online course that fosters global understanding and critical thinking skills.
Erin Lavonne Bennett
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4.5
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What's included
23 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Weekly modules with interactive activities.Assessment
Unit quizzes that offer instant feedback and final scores.Letter Grade
includedCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
In this engaging and immersive 23 lesson, 20-week long online course, learners will have the unique opportunity to dive into the captivating world of human geography. Throughout this course, students will explore the complex interactions between people and their environments, unraveling the fascinating tapestry of human civilization. Through instructional videos, interactive lessons, and multimedia resources, learners will develop a deep understanding of the factors that shape the distribution and movement of human populations across the globe. By the end of this enriching journey, students will have gained a solid foundation in the key concepts of Human Geography, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to become informed global citizens. Join Human Geography and let's embark on an exciting voyage of discovery!
Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify and describe the major types of maps and their purposes. They will understand basic geographical terms and concepts such as location, place, scale, space, and region.Students will learn about different factors that influence population growth and decline. They will explore reasons why people migrate and the impact of migration on societies.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows College Board Advanced Placement CurriculumStandards
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)6 Units
23 Lessons
over 20 WeeksUnit 1: Thinking Geographically
Lesson 1:
🗺️ Maps & Geospatial Technologies
Understanding the world through the eyes of a geographer. Unit 2: Population and Migration
Lesson 2:
🌎 Population Part 1
Population Trends and Demographics Lesson 3:
📈 Population Part 2
The Demographic Transition Model Lesson 4:
👶🏼 Population Part 3
Population Theory Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is intentionally designed to support diverse learning needs, including ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD. I use structured lessons, visual aids, and interactive activities to make content accessible and engaging for all students.
Parental Guidance
The content is presented thematically rather than regionally and is organized around the discipline’s main subfields: economic geography, cultural geography, political geography, and urban geography. Culture is firmly embedded into each chapter of the class. Case studies are drawn from all world regions, with an emphasis on understanding the world in which we live today. This will better prepare students to become productive citizens in a growing and complex society. Historical information serves to enrich the analysis of the impacts of phenomena such as globalization, colonialism, and human–environment relationships on places, regions, cultural landscapes, and patterns of interaction.
The class will utilize the following third-party resources:
- Edpuzzle for interactive multimedia videos. (Note that students will need to create their own free account) https://edpuzzle.com/
- Instructional resources will be created and organized with Canva and Articulate 360
https://www.canva.com/ https://rise.articulate.com/
Supply List
All materials will be supplied by the instructor
Joined April, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Utah Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Colorado at Boulder
Bachelor's Degree in History from Metropolitan State University of Denver
College Board official training and certification to teach AP Human Geography, 2015
Currently hold a professional NC teaching license/certificate for secondary social studies (grades 6-12)
Taught public high school AP Human Geography 2015-2018
ME in Educational Technology
BA in History
BA in PsychologyReviews
Self-Paced Course
$20
weekly or $400 for all content23 pre-recorded lessons
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Ages: 10-13
