GeoDOGraphy! Exploring Geography - Where Do Dogs Come From?

Every week we will focus on three dogs from one continent. Students will be provided with a map of the the continent as well as a map of the country from which each of the three dogs originates. The focus of this class is Geography, but I will spend a brief amount of time describing the dog and its history.  During each class, we will label and color our maps of the subject countries and discuss important physical features and political boundaries as we do so.  Links to the maps and the list of map locations will be posted to the classroom usually about 48 hours prior to class. Students are expected to print these out and bring them to class along with a few colored pencils. Printing the maps in color is preferable, but not essential.  

I wish to accommodate my students' interests as much as possible.  Therefore, students may request we study specific dog breeds and their countries of origin. These requests will be added to a list which will be posted to this description of the class.  

Most of my lessons include lots of map work (drawing mountain ranges, deserts, etc.), discussions, slides, and brief lecturing.  Depending on how much time is left, I try to end all classes with a short game-like quiz to. 

It is expected that the students know their compass directions. N, E, S, W! (Never East Sour Watermelon!.Never, Ever Stop Wandering)

If none of the days/times suit your schedule, please do not hesitate to contact me and request another section.  Please understand, I must have at least two students enrolled in a section in order to move forward with that section.  

Below is a list of the lessons for the first four weeks.  Future lessons will be created with the input of the students.  This list is subject to change with student input.  

THREE DOGS FROM NORTH AMERICA - The Boston Terrier (United States), The Chihuahua (Mexico), The Labrador Retriever (Canada)
January 18 - 24

THREE DOGS FROM EUROPE - The Bernese Mountain Dog (Switzerland), The French Bulldog (France), The German Shepherd (Germany)
January 25 - 31

THREE DOGS FROM ASIA - The Afghan Hound (Afghanistan), The Pekingese (China), The Lhasa Apso (China, specifically, Tibet)
February 1 - 7

THREE DOGS FROM THE UNITED STATES - The Black Mouth Cur (Southern USA), TBD, TBD or student requests
February 8 - 14

THREE DOGS FROM ________________ - Students' choice!  All three dogs must be from at least the same continent. They can also all be from the same country. You can choose one dog and I'll choose the other two.  Or, you can choose two dogs or all three.  It's up to you!  
February 15 - 21

THREE DOGS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM - The Welsh Corgi (UK-Wales), The English Cocker Spaniel (UK-England), The Border Collie (UK-Scotland)
February 22 - 28

THREE DOGS FROM AFRICA - The Rhodesian Ridgeback (Zimbabwe), The Coton de Tulear (Madagascar), The Aidi aka Atlas Mountain Dog (Morocco)
March 1 - 7 

THREE DOGS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM - The Welsh Corgi (UK-Wales), The English Cocker Spaniel (UK-England), The Border Collie (UK-Scotland)
March 8 - 14

THREE DOGS FROM EUROPE - The Irish Setter, TBD & TBD
March 15 - 21

THREE DOGS FROM ________________ - Students' choice!  All three dogs must be from at least the same continent. They can also all be from the same country. You can choose one dog and I'll choose the other two.  Or, you can choose two dogs or all three.  It's up to you!  
March 22 - 28