Introduction to Geography for Primary Grades Semester 1

Each week we will engage in direct instruction, interactive activities, hands-on projects, and group discussions. Students will have a supply list (as well as alternatives that can be substituted) that they will need to have available for each class. Students will create a final project during week 11 that will be presented in our final class. Not only will this project demonstrate their understanding of the concepts they learned in class but they will also practice public speaking and communication skills. 
While exploring various continents and oceans, we will embark on virtual field trips, create our own maps, and become familiar with the weather, animals, location, and many other elements of geography. 
Week 1  What is geography? Map of the world. Label the continents, equator, prime meridian and draw a compass.
Week 2  Africa
Week 3  Antarctica 
Week 4 Australia 
Week 5 Europe 
Week 6  North America
Week 7 South America 
Week 8 Asia 
Week 9 -5 oceans 
Week 10 Political, Physical, Topographical, Climatic, Economic/ Resource, Road maps and symbols
Week 11  Creating our own map discussion, project discussion, review
Week 12  Students will present their projects, review

Class structure:
Introductions, rules, schedule
Introduction to new vocabulary
Group interaction
Direct instruction
Question and Answer
Summaries can be done verbally or written via the chatbox
Visuals, audio, and videos

My teaching style is fun, engaging, and student-centered. I enjoy adding animations, pictures, audio, videos and tangible examples for students to remain engaged. I encourage and promote class discussion (both verbally and in the chat box features)



No former knowledge is needed for this class, however, but geography enthusiasts are absolutely welcomed and encouraged to join our discussion and share what they know with our class.