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World Geography, Advanced Country Study - Let's Travel the Globe Together

This is a fun, interactive class, in which we learn in depth about a new country each week. We look at the map, learn about geography, places, landmarks, people, customs, food, wildlife, and other interesting facts.
Oxana Cesnova
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What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students are encouraged to read as much as they would like to about each country before the class. They can choose one area of interest (example: location, capital, flag, weather and other geographical features, customs, typical local food, local wild animals, or any other topic that student is interested in) and research this topic before the class. Students will be encouraged to share their knowledge of the country in the beginning of the class (sources might be required). They are welcome to share pictures and/or videos from their research in the class as well. Additional activity options (after class): 1. Create your own passport and fill it out as we "travel" - files will be shared in the welcome post. 2. Scratch off map, for students to scratch each country that we learn about each week.
Assessment
Optional Kahoots are played after each class.
Grading
Grades will be provided by request only. If your learner requires a grade, please reach out to the teacher and let them know before the class start time. The teacher will track learners' Kahoot results, homework and participation in class and offer a grade at the end of each month or at the end of the semester. Class transcripts can also be provided (by request only)

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Calling all young explorers! This thrilling geography class is designed for curious 9+ year-olds who are eager to uncover the wonders of our planet. If your learner is fascinated by new places, diverse cultures, and loves discovering hidden gems around the world, this is the perfect class for them. Get ready for a journey that will ignite their passion for global exploration!

✨  Class Overview:
In this ongoing adventure, we’ll jet-set to a different country each week. From pinpointing its location on the map to uncovering the secrets of its capital city, we’ll immerse ourselves in the local culture, savor the cuisine, learn the language, and explore historical treasures. We will also examine the natural environment and any unique features such as volcanoes, mountains, and glaciers. But that’s not all—we’ll also go on virtual reality field trips to breathtaking sites, meet exotic wildlife, and delve into human, physical, and environmental geography.

What to Expect:
✅ Interactive Learning: Students actively participate in discussions, ask questions, and share their thoughts.
✅ Virtual Field Trips: Explore countries through virtual reality tours, immersive videos, and interactive maps.
✅ Cultural Immersion: Learn about local traditions, architecture, food, sports, and even pick up a few words in the local language.
✅ Fun Quizzes: Optional Kahoot games to reinforce learning in an engaging way.
✅ Real-World Experience: Insights from the teacher's personal travels to over 90 countries, with off-the-beaten-path stories and tips.

➡️ Upcoming Destinations:
Week of August 19 → Indonesia 
Week of August 26 → Iceland
Week of September 2 → Malawi
Week of September 9 → Hungary
Week of September 16 → Uzbekistan 
Week of September 23 → Antarctica
Week of September 30 → Namibia
Week of October 7 → Sweden
Week of October 14 → Vietnam
Week of October 21 → Estonia
Week of October 28 → Iraq
Week of November 4 → Morocco 
The schedule is subject to change based on student requests. New destinations are added regularly.

Past Destinations Include: Russia, Italy, Canada, Israel, United Kingdom, Mexico, Egypt, New Zealand, Portugal, Peru, Turkey, Mongolia, Greenland, China, Switzerland, India, Germany, Australia, Norway, Uzbekistan, Austria,  Brazil, France, Tunisia, Japan, Belize, Lithuania, Greece, USA, Costa Rica, Thailand, Bolivia, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Dominican Republic, South Africa, Finland, Argentina, Jamaica, Indonesia, Iceland, Malawi, Hungary, Antarctica, Namibia, Sweden, Vietnam, Iraq, Morocco, Malaysia, Belgium, Colombia, Botswana, Chile, Tanzania, Cuba, Kyrgyzstan, Poland, Bahamas, Uruguay, Zimbabwe, Slovenia, Nicaragua,  Singapore, Mozambique. Czech Republic, Maldives, Zambia, Cambodia, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan,  Ireland, Monaco, Georgia, Spain, Montenegro, Ecuador, Croatia, Andorra, Guatemala, Romania, Malta, Philippines, North Macedonia, El Salvador, Taiwan, Moldova,
Other countries currently requested by students (to be added to future class schedule):  Falkland Islands, UAE, Hong Kong, Sao Tome and Principe, Somalia, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Gabon, Belarus, Haiti, Solomon Islands, Paraguay, Bhutan, Honduras, Iran, Afghanistan, Venezuela, North Korea; Armenia, Sri Lanka,  Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania,  Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Eswatini , Luxemburg, Slovakia, Kosovo, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia,

Additional Activities:
After class, students can create their own travel passport, scratch off countries on a map, or dive deeper into the countries we've explored.

This popular class on Outschool attracts learners with various levels of interest in geography—from budding explorers to seasoned geography buffs.

🙌 Join us at any time to start your journey of global discovery!

Labor Day Special: Use coupon code CESNOA4 to get $4 discount on my classes until September 2nd.


Here's what some of the learners' parents have to say about this class:
⭐  "Our 11 year old son really enjoys this ongoing class. Despite his vast knowledge and passion for all things geography, he continues to learn new and interesting things about the locations Oxana and the class explores. He also loves Oxana's open conversation and interactive style. Definitely one for your geography loving kids to try out!"
⭐  "My son loves this class.  He takes a ton of Geography based classes and watches videos.  It is hard to find something that he finds interesting.  He likes this and asks to take it again each week!   :)"
⭐  "... Thank you for making Geography fun and interesting.  She enjoys your class and is learning so much."

I hope to meet your traveler in class soon! :)

Other Details

Parental Guidance
In this class we will be using Nearpod (for visuals and to aid learners participation) and Kahoot (optional). Nearpod link will be provided in the classroom the day before class time. Please aid your learners in connecting to Nearpod before class starts in case if they have not used Nearpod before and are not familiar on how to connect to it.
Supply List
Nearpod (for visuals) - link to the presentation will be provided in the classroom before class Kahoot (to participate in the game) Additional activity options (after class): 1. Create your own passport and fill it out as we "travel" - files will be shared in the welcome post. 2. Scratch off map, for students to scratch each country that we learn about each week.
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Joined January, 2021
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Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business
I am a global nomad and have visited over 90 countries, passionate about sharing these experiences and knowledge with others.

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weekly
1x per week
50 min

Completed by 404 learners
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Ages: 10-14
3-15 learners per class

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