$20
weeklyWorld Geography - Country Studies - Physical & Human Geography
Completed by 254 learners
Ages 14-18
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
2-8 learners per class
55 min
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Every week, we study the physical and human geography of one country, with an emphasis on physical geography. WE ARE ON LESSON #192 - FINLAND! Please scroll down to see upcoming countries. Get your first class FREE with coupon code MIMI5IQST20. Please enter the coupon code at checkout. IF YOU DO NOT SEE A SECTION THAT FITS YOUR SCHEDULE, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CREATE ANOTHER SECTION. HOWEVER, I DO NEED AT LEAST TWO STUDENTS TO MOVE FORWARD WITH A SECTION. During each class, we will label and sometimes color at least two maps of the subject country and its continent and discuss important topics as we do so. The lessons focus primarily on physical geography, but, depending on the country, we may also learn about one or more of the following topics: Government, History, Economics, Linguistics and Ethnicity, Religion, Animal Life, Current Events, Cuisine, etc. Links to the maps and the list of map locations are posted to the classroom approximately 24 hours before class. Students are expected to print these out and bring them to class along with a few colored pencils, a black marker, and a ruler. There are usually two or three maps, plus a list of map locations. Printing in color is best, but black & white fine too. **********NB: All lessons are created on Nearpod. Upon arriving to class, students will be provided with a link that will take them directly to the Nearpod lesson. The learners will then split their screens so that Zoom appears on one side of their computer screen and Nearpod will appear on the other side of their computer screen. Learners who do not wish to split their screens can, alternatively, use two devices, where one device is on Zoom and the other device is on their laptop, etc. At the beginning of each meeting, the students will use Google Maps to find and mark the country's location on an interactive map. Nearby countries and bodies of water will also be located and labeled. All the students will have the opportunity to share their maps. Learners will draw in the mountain ranges of the country in question as well as label the most important rivers, lakes, deserts, and cities of that country. There are lots of discussions about peninsulas, islands, river deltas, archipelagos, mountain building, plate tectonics, disputed territories, UNESCO sites, including the intangible UNESCO list, language & religion, ethnic groups, the movement of people, climate, currents, where cities are located and why, etc. This is in a presentation format that includes slides, maps, short videos, and discussions. I strongly encourage questions and discussions. Students are invited every week to research the following week's country and share their findings in class. Some students create slides which I incorporate into my lessons. It is expected that the students know their compass directions. N, E, S, W! (Never East Sour Watermelon!) :-) (Never, Ever, Stop Wandering) (Never, Ever, Stop, Wondering) Students are encouraged to communicate with me before the lessons and tell me what their greatest specific interests are about upcoming countries so I may incorporate those subjects into the lessons. Please be aware that if no students show up by ten minutes after the hour, I leave the classroom and the student(s) are considered no-shows. **************NEW STUDENTS - It is IMPORTANT that you arrive on time or even one or two minutes early. My first few slides are directed to new students. Thank you. I expect all students to arrive on time, or even one or two minutes early so we can get started immediately. There is always a lot of material to cover and we only have 55 minutes. Here is the list of upcoming lessons: #192 - FINLAND - February 14 - 20 OBJECTIVES: On a map, we will locate the country, its capital(s), other major cities, and important physical features. We will focus on what is geographically, culturally, historically, economically, etc. most significant about this country #193 - BARBADOS - February 21 - March 6 OBJECTIVES: On a map, we will locate the country, its capital(s), other major cities, and important physical features. We will focus on what is geographically, culturally, historically, economically, etc. most significant about this country *PLEASE NOTE - I WILL BE ON MEDICAL LEAVE FROM FEBRUARY 24 THROUGH MARCH 2 #194- Northern Ireland - An exception - Not a sovereign nation - March 7 - 13 OBJECTIVES: On a map, we will locate the country, its capital(s), other major cities, and important physical features. We will focus on what is geographically, culturally, historically, economically, etc. most significant about this country #195 - São Tomé and Príncipe - March 14 - 20 OBJECTIVES: On a map, we will locate the country, its capital(s), other major cities, and important physical features. We will focus on what is geographically, culturally, historically, economically, etc. most significant about this country #196 - Libya - March 21 - 27 OBJECTIVES: On a map, we will locate the country, its capital(s), other major cities, and important physical features. We will focus on what is geographically, culturally, historically, economically, etc. most significant about this country 197 - Hungary 198 - Armenia 199 - Guinea Bissau 200 - Federated States of Micronesia 201 - North Macedonia 202 - Algeria 203 - Syria 204 - Ghana 205 - Saint Kitts and Nevis 206 - Republic of the Congo
Learning Goals
Students will enhance their spatial awareness by identifying & labeling geographical features on various maps, fostering a deeper understanding of each country's location. They will gain a better understanding of both Physical and Human Geography.
Other Details
Learning Needs
A significant percentage of my students have unique learning needs such as ASD and ADHD. Many are long-term students who do well and enjoy my lessons.
Parental Guidance
I create all my lessons on Nearpod. The learners will be given a link to the Nearpod lesson at the beginning of each class. Learners should be familiar with splitting their screen, where Zoom will be on one side of the screen and the Nearpod lesson will be on the other side of the screen. This skill is not difficult to learn. If this is an unfamiliar skill for the learner, the parent may wish to assist the learner for the first lesson or two. Instead of splitting their screens, some learners choose to use two devices, which is ideal.
Pre-Requisites
The students should know the directions of the compass. North, East, South and West.
Supply List
Pencil Eraser Fat Highlighter Ruler Medium-sized black marker Set of colored pencils Students will need access to a printer so they may print out the PDF maps I send them. These maps should be printed out before class so that they may be used during class. Sometimes we might use more than one map.... it all depends on the country.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I use MANY resources. It's not possible to list them all.... it depends on the country. Below is a list of the sources I use the most.
Google Earth
Google Maps
Nearpod.com
d-maps.com
freedomhouse.com
The Economist Magazine
The Economist Group's Democracy Index
Foreign Affairs Magazine
Al-Jazeera
Wikipedia
DW News
Goode's World Atlas
The Daily Chatter
Sea Change - An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean by Christina Gerhardt
The Council on Foreign Relations
National Geographic Magazine
Foreign Policy Magazine
The United Nations - Various newsletters
Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall
Most of Simon Winchester's books - Check them out!
Rivers of Power by Lawrence C. Smith
Sapiens - by Yuval Noah Harari - The book and also his graphic novels
The OER Project
Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond
..... and MANY other books dealing with more specific subjects/countries/regions, etc.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston - Main Campus
Certified Secondary Social Science Teacher (Geography, Economics, Government & History)
(Lifetime Teaching Certificate)
BS in Secondary Education - Social Science Composite
AAS in Hotel & Restaurant Management
I am a Texas-Certified High School Geography teacher and Middle School World Studies teacher. I have ten years of experience teaching in the public schools in Texas and many years teaching in the homeschooling and unschooling communities. My expertise is in Geography and the Culinary Arts.
I am a former unschooling mom. My twin sons were brought up as primarily self-directed and autodidactic learners.
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