Geography Camp! - Country Studies - Twice-A-Week
Let's travel the world together! In this Geography camp, we will label maps of individual countries and learn about the physical geography, cultures, & current events of countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Australia.
Miss Mimi
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What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This is an ongoing camp which meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays. During every lesson, we will study about the physical and human geography of one country, with an emphasis on the physical geography. During each camp meeting, we will label maps of the subject country and its continent. We will discuss important topics as we do so. Geography is an extremely broad subject which overlaps with many other subjects such as Earth Science, Government, Economics, History, Current Events, etc.. Depending on the country we may touch on just some or all of these subjects. I will focus on what is geographically most significant about the individual countries. Topics covered will include a broad overview of the physical and human geography of the country as well as a more focused view on what is geographically significant about that particular country. Depending on the country we may focus on any one or more of the following topics: climate, food, history, mountains, rivers, language, religion, ethnic groups, economics, government, current events, commerce, regions, ocean currents and much more. Most of the camp meetings will include map work, discussions, slides, short videos, short virtual reality field trips and some lecturing. I tend to be quite relaxed and follow the students' interests as much as possible. If time permits, I try to end all classes with a short game/quiz to assess learning. It is expected that the students know their compass directions. N, E, S, W! (Never, Ever, Stop, Wondering/Wandering) :-) April 18 - 24 ENGLAND & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS April 25 - May 1 MALI & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS May 2 - 8 MARSHALL ISLANDS & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS May 8 - 14 TURKMENISTAN & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS May 15 - 21 PANAMA & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS May 22 - 28 NAMIBIA & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS YEMEN & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS CYPRUS & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS URUGUAY & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS **********I will be on vacation in New York visiting family from June 8th until June 14th. I will cancel all meetings during this time.******** PAKISTAN & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS CAPE VERDE & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS PAPUA NEW GUINEA & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS VIETNAM! & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS CZECH REPUBLIC & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS SEYCHELLES & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS AZERBAIJAN & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS BAHAMAS & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS COLOMBIA & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS BRUNEI & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS TOGO & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS GREECE & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS JORDAN & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS KIRIBATI & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS ERITREA & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS NICARAGUA & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS BHUTAN & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS SCOTLAND & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS CAMEROON & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS ECUADOR & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS NEPAL & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS SOLOMON ISLANDS & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS MAURITANIA & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS SERBIA & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS SOUTH KOREA & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS COSTA RICA & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS BURUNDI & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS IRELAND & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS MALDIVES & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS THE NETHERLANDS & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS PALAU & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS SURINAME & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS UZBEKISTAN & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS LIECHTENSTEIN & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS TONGA & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS TRINIDAD & TOBAGO & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS SOMALIA & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS QATAR & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS SOUTH AFRICA & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS ENGLAND & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS FIJI & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS EL SALVADOR & GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS Please be aware that if no students show up by ten minutes after the hour, I do leave the classroom and the student(s) are considered no-shows.
Learning Goals
Students will gain a better understanding of the physical geography, culture, economies, history, governments, etc. of countries all over the world.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please be aware that if no students show up by ten minutes after the hour, I do leave the classroom and the student(s) are considered no-shows.
Supply List
Pencil Eraser Set of colored pencils Virtual Reality Headset (OPTIONAL!) If you have one, bring it to class. Don't buy one, unless you have other uses for it besides this camp! They're expensive! You can experience the virtual reality field trips without the headsets. Students will need access to a printer so they may print out the PDF maps I send them. These maps should be printed out before camp meetings so that they may be used during camp. Sometimes we might use more than one map.... it all depends on the country.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Google Earth
Students are expected to print out the appropriate maps and map locations for each of the countries. I will post the pdf file links to the class prior to each meeting.
I will often include virtual reality field trips in our meetings. Virtual reality headsets are absolutely not necessary, but if you are lucky enough to have one of these cool headsets, please bring it to camp.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston - Main Campus
Certified Secondary Social Science Teacher (Geography, Economics, Government & History)
BS in Secondary Education - Social Science Composite
ESL Certified & former ESL student
AAS in Hotel & Restaurant Management
I am a former high school Geography teacher and middle school World Studies teacher. I have ten years of experience teaching in the public schools in Texas. My expertise is in Geography, Economics, and the Culinary Arts. I have taught 4th, 6th, & 8th through 12th grades, including Geography, World Studies, Social Studies, Financial Literacy & ELAR
I am a former unschooling momReviews
Live Group Class
$34
weekly ($17 per class)2x per week
55 min
Completed by 30 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-3 learners per class
