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Human Geography
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 11
Follows College Board Advanced Placement Curriculum
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)
In this engaging and immersive 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 interactive lessons and multimedia resources, learners will develop a deep understanding of the factors that shape the distribution and movement of human...
8 units//26 lessons//20 Weeks
Unit 1Unit 1: Thinking GeographicallyUnit 1: Thinking Geographically1 lesson1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 1🗺️ Maps & Geospatial TechnologiesUnderstanding the world through the eyes of a geographer.Unit 2Population & Migration Patterns and ProcessesPopulation & Migration Patterns and Processes6 lessons3 WeeksWeek 2Lesson 2🌎 Population Part 1Population Trends and DemographicsWeek 3Lesson 3📈 Population Part 2The Demographic Transition ModelLesson 4👶🏼 Population Part 3Population TheoryWeek 4Lesson 5✈️ Migration Part 1The movement of people across geographical boundaries, involving factors such as push and pull factors, patterns, and impacts on both origin and destination areas.Lesson 6⛴️ Migration Part 2Dive into Wilbur Zelinsky's Migration Transition Model, an insightful framework that links migration patterns to demographic changes.Lesson 7🗺️ Migration Part 3Urbanization takes center stage as we examine its role in shaping migration trends and demographic changes across the globe.Unit 3Cultural Patterns and ProcessesCultural Patterns and Processes5 lessons4 WeeksWeek 5Lesson 8💛 Pop vs. Folk CultureExamine the heart of communities, traditions, and the dynamic evolution of what we define as 'culture.'Lesson 9🛍 Cultural DiffusionSee how elements of culture spread throughout the world and time.Week 6Lesson 10👄 LanguageUncover the intricate ways in which language shapes our understanding of the world and is shaped by it in turn.Week 7Lesson 11⛪️ ReligionExamine the intricate ways in which faith shapes identities, landscapes, and cultures across the globe.Week 8Lesson 12🌎 EthnicityExplore the definition of ethnicity, how it differs from race, and why understanding these concepts is key to comprehending the diverse tapestry of human society.Unit 4Political Patterns & ProcessesPolitical Patterns & Processes3 lessons2 WeeksWeek 9Lesson 13🏛️ Political Geography Part 1Understand the principles of self-governance and the legal and political autonomy that define state sovereignty.Week 10Lesson 14🤝 Political Geography Part 2Analyze the forces that shape nations and their relationships.Lesson 15🌐 Political Geography Part 3An insightful exploration of the geopolitical landscape.Unit 5Agriculture & Rural Land-Use Patterns & ProcessesAgriculture & Rural Land-Use Patterns & Processes3 lessons2 WeeksWeek 11Lesson 16🌱 Agriculture Part 1Dive into the rich history of agriculture, where we trace the roots of farming back to its earliest days.Week 12Lesson 17🚜 Agriculture Part 2Explore the diverse methods of farming that sustain populations across the globe.Lesson 18🌾 Agriculture Part 3Dive into the complex world of commercial agriculture and agribusiness.Unit 6Industrial and Economic Development Patterns and ProcessesIndustrial and Economic Development Patterns and Processes4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 13Lesson 19📊 Development Part 1Explore various measures of development and learn how these metrics provide a deeper insight into the well-being of populations around the globe.Week 14Lesson 20🚀 Development Part 2Explore Wallerstein's World Systems Theory, which classifies countries into core, semi-periphery, and periphery categories, offering insights into the global economic structure.Week 15Lesson 21🏭 IndustryExamine the transformative era of the Industrial Revolution, uncovering how it reshaped societies and economies worldwide.Week 16Lesson 22🔥 Energy & ResourcesExamine the pressing sustainability issues our planet faces, including pollution and climate change.Unit 7Cities and Urban Land-Use Patterns & ProcessesCities and Urban Land-Use Patterns & Processes3 lessons3 WeeksWeek 17Lesson 23🏙️ Urban Geography Part 1Dive into the study of cities and urban areas, examining how they develop, function, and influence the world around us.Week 18Lesson 24🛣️ Urban Geography Part 2Confront the issue of sprawl, examining its effects on cities and their inhabitants.Week 19Lesson 25🚎 Urban Patterns & Processes Part 3Dive into the heart of New Urbanism, exploring its principles aimed at creating walkable, mixed-use communities that foster a closer-knit urban life.Unit 8Cumulative Review & Final AssessmentCumulative Review & Final Assessment1 lesson1 WeekWeek 20Lesson 26Cumulative Review & Final ExamReview & summative assessment worth 20% of final grade in the class.
College Board official training and certification to teach AP Human Geography, 2015 Currently hold a professional NC teaching license for secondary social studies Taught public high school AP Human Geography 2015-2018 Each year, my rate of passing scores was higher than the national average ME in Educational Technology BA in History BA in Psychology
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Weekly quizzes and a final exam at the end of the semester.Grades Offered
The final grade for the class is 80% the weekly quiz average and 20% the final exam. They will get a certificate of completion with a letter grade at the very end of the course.
1 file available upon enrollmentAll curriculum will be supplied by the instructor
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. Students will learn why people move from place to place, analyze different religions that are practiced throughout the world, discover how food is made and consumed throughout the planet, and explore how, why, and where homes are constructed on our diverse planet. The approach is spatial and problem-oriented. 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: - Students will need access to Google Slides or PowerPoint for certain assignments. I recommend students use Google Slides, because it is free and also provides Google Drive as a place to organize and save their work. https://docs.google.com/presentation/u/0/?tgif=d - Kahoot for review activities: https://kahoot.com/schools-u/ - Edpuzzle for interactive multimedia instruction and and instructional videos. (Note that students will need to create their own free account) https://edpuzzle.com/ - Padlet will be used to create virtual gallery walks and class discussions https://padlet.com/ - Instructional resources will be created and organized with Canva and Articulate 360 https://www.canva.com/ https://rise.articulate.com/
The Cultural Landscape An Introduction to Human Geography 12th edition, James M. Rubenstein AMSCO AP® Human Geography, 2nd Edition, David Palmer Summer Institute AP Human Geography training by the College Board, 2015 AP Central AP Human Geography Course Description, at https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-human-geography Why Geography Matters: More Than Ever, Harm de Blij 21st Century Power of Place Video Series, Annenberg Learner
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Ages: 14-17
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