Geography Adventures: The Amazing Seven Continents & Five Oceans (Summer FLEX)

Each week for seven weeks, a continent and the countries that make up the continent will be the topic and focus of the class. The five oceans will also be a focus as it relates to the geographical location of each continent. An example of the order of the lesson of continents for each week would be as follows:

*Week 1 North America along with the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
*Week 2 South America and the Pacific, Atlantic and Southern oceans.
*Week 3 Europe and the Atlantic ocean.
*Week 4 Asia and the Indian and Pacific oceans.
*Week 5 Africa and the Atlantic and Indian oceans.
*Week 6 Australia and Oceania, Indian and Atlantic oceans.
*Week 7 Antarctica and the Southern ocean.
*Week 8 Review.

We will use asynchronous learning to communicate and engage with classmates and teacher. Lesson plans, assignments, slides, and videos will be uploaded in the classroom at the beginning of each week as well as throughout the week. YouTube videos as well as videos created for this class will be used to enhance student learning. Questions will also be posted in the classroom discussion at least twice a week for student and teacher engagement and discussion. Students will need to participate in discussion boards at least twice a week and turn in weekly assignments. Students will be able to post questions and comments in the classroom announcements and discussions. The classroom will be monitored daily by the teacher to provide support, additional communication, and classroom management. Parents are encouraged to communicate with the teacher weekly with any questions, comments, or concerns via Outschool direct messaging. A weekly update/report/feedback will be sent to each student and their parent via messaging with a final assessment, evaluation, and grade at the completion of the course. Kahoot may be used for interactive lessons and fun quizzes. Communication, computer skills, writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills along with improving geographical and map reading skills are the focus of this course.