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AP European History Private Tutoring
Human & Political World Geography (Strange Maps)
Crystal Ferreira
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(79)
This course discusses and analyzes maps that show the world from a different angle – strange maps that are delightfully obscure, shockingly partisan, blatantly incorrect, & more, all the while exploring human & political world geography.
Class experience
Each map tells a story, but the stories told by your standard atlas for school or reference are limited and literal: they show only the most practical side of the world, its geography, and its political divisions. CLASS TOPICS: WEEK 1 Global Mobility & Diplomacy –Which Countries Have the Best Passports and Which Have the Worst –The relative power of your country's passport says a lot about its standing in the world. –China's new passport displays a map of China that includes a piece of...
COURSE STANDARDS: This is an 8-week course that is designed to increase student's ability to: -Demonstrate the importance of understanding culture to solve problems -Interpret maps and analyze map data with critical thinking skills to understand the direct or indirect message of the map and its maker -Understand and explain the implications of associations and connections among phenomena in places -Discuss the meaning of changes in political boundaries -Apply geographic skills, questions and problem-solving to understand emerging and ongoing world events -Characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places -Apply critical thinking skills to inquire and apply geography concepts to new situations -Analyze the complex interactions between humans and their physical geography -Analyze changes in geographic regions, natural resources, and populations to predict future challenges
Students will be provided with weekly handouts & maps to be discussed in class.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS: 1) Students' cameras and microphones must be in working order and turned on during the class. 2) This class requires the continuous use of logical thinking & hypothetical reasoning skills to critically analyze the topics covered in the class. These cognitive functions are generally not sufficiently developed until a student is 13+ years old. Therefore, the minimum required age to register is 13 years. No underage students, please. The age limit will be enforced. Students must have the ability to think critically and logically to analyze the topics covered in the class.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(79)
Thrilled by the opportunity to teach ancient history & languages to high school students, I leapt at the opportunity to teach classes online. I enjoy old, rare books and gardening in Colorado, where even the incompetent can have beautiful roses....
Group Class
$250
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
4-15 learners per class
