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Introduction to Geography Defined

Completed by 4 learners

Ages 10-14

Self-Paced Course

Embark your child on an exciting geographical journey where they'll explore our world through hands-on projects, transforming abstract concepts into tangible creations that bring the wonders of our planet right into your home!

Tanya Renee Brewington, MBA

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4.9

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12 pre-recorded lessons

12 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

12 pre-recorded lessons

average 22 mins per video

12 weeks

of teacher support

4 hrs 24 mins

total video learning hours

1 year access

to the content

Assignments

2-4 hours per week. 3-6 per week

Projects

1-2 per week

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7

Beginner - Advanced Level

Introduction to Geography: Your Ticket to a World Adventure!

Calling all young explorers! Are you ready to embark on a whirlwind tour of our amazing planet? Buckle up, because our "Introduction to Geography" course is your first-class ticket to a world of discovery!

Imagine creating your very own miniature Earth (we call it a 3D Diorama) right in your room! As we zoom across continents and dive into oceans in our lessons, you'll be crafting mountains, rivers, and even tiny cities in your personal world. It's like being a planet designer for a day!

But wait, there's more! You'll also become the author of your very own geography storybook. After each exciting lesson, you'll jot down the coolest facts in your FlipBook. By the end of our journey, you'll have a pocket-sized treasure trove of geographical wonders!

From spinning globes to unfolding mysterious maps, from scaling towering mountains to diving into the deepest oceans, we'll explore it all. We'll even take a peek at different cultures around the world - it's like taking a trip around the globe without needing a passport!

Now, don't worry - we won't be memorizing every capital city or mountain peak (phew!). This is your starter kit for geography, perfect for curious minds who are just beginning to wonder about the big, beautiful world around them. Think of it as dipping your toes in the vast ocean of geography - there's so much more to explore later!

So, are you ready to see the world with new eyes? To turn your imagination into a 3D masterpiece? To become a geography storyteller? Then pack your virtual bags and join us on this fantastic voyage! Warning: side effects may include a serious case of wanderlust and an uncontrollable urge to spin globes! 🌍✈️🗺️

This is in an introduction class covering the definition of globes, maps, land, water, air, plants, animals, and people. 

Possible external sources could include Canva for lesson content, YouTube videos Padlet for interactive assignments, Activity Learn for assignments, Google Docs, etc. Students are not required to have accounts. They will be provided links and then will complete the tasks. These tasks are for the lesson, comprehension, and interaction.

Learning Goals

* Students will learn key points about geography.

* Students will be able to summarize what they learned and create a complete paragraph.

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum

Standards

Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)

12 Lessons

over 12 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Introduction & What is Geography

 * Defining Geography
* Five Themes of Geography
* Geography and you
* Thinking Geographical
* The Original Geographers

6 assignments

16 mins of video lessons

Lesson 2:

Globes

 * Lets look at Earth
* Longititude & Latitude
* The Geographic Grid System
* Time Zones

5 assignments

53 mins of video lessons

Lesson 3:

Maps

 * Defining a Map
* Map Projections
* Natural Landscapes & Man-Made Features
* Kinds of Maps
* Charts
* Parts of a Map
* Understanding Maps
* Comparing Maps

5 assignments

16 mins of video lessons

Lesson 4:

Land

 * Earth Formation
* Plate Tectonics
* Tectonic Events
* Landforms

5 assignments

26 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Learning Needs

This class is designed to cater to the needs of all learners, including those with diverse learning needs, such as providing multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression.

Pre-Requisites

none

Supply List

The students will be expected to create a 3D Diorama. The supplies required for this will be dependent on each student's desires. Some students may choose paper mache, others may choose other art or non-art supplies. The materials for this will be the responsible of each student. 

Students are free to use materials they already have at home. The intent is not to spend a lot of money for the final project. If there is an issue financially, please message the teacher for alternative final project ideas that require no supplies, other than pen and paper or typing. 

Possible external sources could include Canva for lesson content, YouTube videos Padlet for interactive assignments, Activity Learn for assignments, Google Docs, etc. Students are not required to have accounts. They will be provided links and then will complete the tasks. These tasks are for the lesson, comprehension, and interaction.

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Sources

Possible external sources could include Canva for lesson content, YouTube videos Padlet for interactive assignments, Activity Learn for assignments, Google Docs, etc. Students are not required to have accounts. They will be provided links and then will complete the tasks. These tasks are for the lesson, comprehension, and interaction.

Meet the teacher

Tanya Renee Brewington, MBA

Joined April, 2020

4.9

244reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

2 Degrees

Master's Degree from Western Governor's University

Bachelor's Degree in Education from Central Methodist university

Through a partnership and collaboration with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and as an administrative teacher of public educational programs for more than ten years, I have taught English and social studies classes, among other subjects, to middle and high school students. Our curriculum met the Missouri Learning Standards and prepared high school students for college. 

In addition, I have received over:

* 75 hours of professional development, specifically in English language arts writing courses
* 50 hours of professional development, specifically in history
* 12 hours of professional development teaching facts about people without personal viewpoints 
* 75 hours of professional development in diversity from all over the world and how to teach diversity