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World Geography Course: Discover Countries and Landforms!
Savannah Gilmore
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This is a Geography course packed with info, fun facts, and weekly activities with food! I have traveled to over 20 countries so we will cover culture and land geography broken into units that are easy to follow and study.
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)
General Info: This class is a full course in Geography, meaning we will cover a full year of content topics in the given weeks listed. Continue reading for all the info you need. There are 23 weeks of content covering. To know which week we are on, please, check the syllabus. Hop in, join in any week, and jump into the topic. Content does not necessarily build, but flows in an organizational manner that makes sense for covering topics. If you want the previous weeks' folders, I will be glad...
6 units//23 lessons//23 Weeks
Unit 1Countries and Cultures: North AmericaCountries and Cultures: North America3 lessons3 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1North America (United States)We will cover the United States as a whole including the government, culture, currency, food, and more. Students will have a fun food challenge and other additional projects if they choose to do them.Week 2Lesson 2North America (Canada)We will cover Canada as a whole including the government, culture, currency, food, and more. Students will have a fun food challenge and other additional projects if they choose to do them.Week 3Lesson 3North America (Mexico)We will cover Mexico as a whole including the government, culture, currency, food, and more. Students will have a fun food challenge and other additional projects if they choose to do them.Unit 2Countries and Cultures: Central and South AmericaCountries and Cultures: Central and South America3 lessons3 WeeksWeek 4Lesson 4Central America (Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica)We will cover Central America as a whole including the government, culture, currency, food, and more of Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and others. Students will have a fun food challenge and other additional projects if they choose to do them.Week 5Lesson 5South America (Brazil, Columbia, and Venezuela)We will cover South America including the government, culture, currency, food, and more of Brazil, Columbia, and Venezuela. Students will have a fun food challenge and other additional projects if they choose to do them.Week 6Lesson 6South America (Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Ecuador)We will cover South America including the government, culture, currency, food, and more of Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Ecuador. Students will have a fun food challenge and other additional projects if they choose to do them.Unit 3Countries and Cultures: EuropeCountries and Cultures: Europe4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 7Lesson 7Europe (Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales)We will cover Europe including the government, culture, currency, food, and more of Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales. Students will have a fun food challenge and other additional projects if they choose to do them.Week 8Lesson 8Europe (France, Italy, Spain)We will cover Europe including the government, culture, currency, food, and more of France, Italy, Spain. Students will have a fun food challenge and other additional projects if they choose to do them.Week 9Lesson 9Europe (Germany, Greece, Netherlands)We will cover Europe including the government, culture, currency, food, and more of Germany, Greece, Netherlands. Students will have a fun food challenge and other additional projects if they choose to do them.Week 10Lesson 10Europe (Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway)We will cover Europe including the government, culture, currency, food, and more of Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway. Students will have a fun food challenge and other additional projects if they choose to do them.Unit 4Countries and Cultures: AsiaCountries and Cultures: Asia4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 11Lesson 11Asia (Russia, Siberia, China)We will cover Asia including the government, culture, currency, food, and more of Russia, Siberia, China. Students will have a fun food challenge and other additional projects if they choose to do them.Week 12Lesson 12Asia (Japan, Philippines, Thailand)We will cover Asia including the government, culture, currency, food, and more of Japan, Philippines, Thailand. Students will have a fun food challenge and other additional projects if they choose to do them.Week 13Lesson 13Asia (North Korea, South Korea, Vietnam)We will cover Asia including the government, culture, currency, food, and more of North Korea, South Korea, Vietnam. Students will have a fun food challenge and other additional projects if they choose to do them.Week 14Lesson 14Asia (Central Asia (The Stans), India, and Western Asia (Middle East)We will cover Asia including the government, culture, currency, food, and more of Central Asia (The Stans), India, and Western Asia (Middle East). Students will have a fun food challenge and other additional projects if they choose to do them.Unit 5Countries and Cultures: Africa, Australia, and OceaniaCountries and Cultures: Africa, Australia, and Oceania3 lessons3 WeeksWeek 15Lesson 15Africa (All Regions)Week 16Lesson 16AustraliaWe will cover Australia including the government, culture, currency, animals, food, and more. Students will have a fun food challenge and other additional projects if they choose to do them.Week 17Lesson 17New Zealand and OceaniaWe will cover New Zealand, Tasmania, and Oceania including the government, culture, currency, food, and more of the region. Students will have a fun food challenge and other additional projects if they choose to do them. This week they will have a project to compare and contrast any two countries of the world and present in the next class.Unit 6Landforms and RegionsLandforms and Regions6 lessons6 WeeksWeek 18Lesson 18North AmericaWe will cover: - Climates and Elevations overall (Biomes) - National Parks (Smokey Mountain, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain, Banff (Canada), Glacier Bay (Alaska) - Mountain ranges (Rocky, Appalachian, Sierra Madre, Sierra Nevada, Alaska Range) -Deserts (US and Mexico) - Rivers (Mississippi, Missouri, Colorado) - Coasts (West vs East) - Pacific and Atlantic OceansWeek 19Lesson 19South and Central AmericaWe will cover: - Climates and Elevations overall (Biomes) - Rivers (Amazon) - Mountain Ranges (Andes) - The Amazon -Meso-America Coral Reef (2nd largest in the world) -Islands (Galapagos, Roatan, Easter Island)Week 20Lesson 20EuropeWe will cover: - Climates and Elevations overall (Biomes) - Mountains (Alps, Pyrenees, Ural, ) - Balkans and Balkan Peninsula - Islands (Iceland, Greenland) - Seas (Mediterranean, Black, Arctic Ocean) - Scottish Highlands -Rivers (Rhine, Danube, Volga)Week 21Lesson 21AsiaWe will cover: - Climates and Elevations overall (Biomes) - Major Lakes (Russia - Lake Baikal - China -Qinghai Lake) -Mountains (Mount Everest and Himalayas) - Rivers (Yangtze) - China Sea and Caspian Sea - Islands (Maldives)Week 22Lesson 22AfricaWe will cover: - Climates and Elevations overall (Biomes) - Savanna, Sahel, and Grasslands (Sahara Desert) - Rivers (Nile, Congo) - Rainforest (Congo) - Mountains (Mount Kilimanjaro) - MadagascarWeek 23Lesson 23Antarctica, Australia, Caribbean, etc.We will cover: - Climates and Elevations overall (Biomes) - Antarctica - Caribbean Islands (British Virgin, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, etc.) - Bermuda Triangle and Ring of Fire - Great Barrier Reef
- Students get to take a trip around the world and learn a little about the countries around them. They will also learn about major landforms and geographical features on each continent around the world.
I have taught for many years and I am certified in various subjects. I have traveled around the world and spent my life learning about other countries and so much more. I enjoy mixing fun learning and facts with demographic information true to the country. I am fully qualified to teach this class. I also try to make it fun!
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: available upon requestFeedback: as neededDetails: Each week, students will have some resources they can do if they choose, but they will have a weekly project they can do in relation to the countries we covered. There is one week that students will give a mini report on a country of their choice if they want. All work is optional, but I give fun food projects weekly for them to try.Assessment
Frequency: available upon requestDetails: I offer weekly assessments most weeks in the folder for your student to take on the topics we covered. Students who want to test their knowledge of the content can take these and submit to be added into their grade. Most of the time, answer pages are also linked in there as well, but in the case there is none, submit for grading.Letter Grade
Frequency: available upon requestDetails: Grades will be provided via request but require students to submit weekly work to be graded and then averaged at the end for an overall grade. Please let me know the week you enter class if you wish to have a grade, and I will keep track of progress throughout the class.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: available upon requestDetails: I will offer a certificate of completion for this class if requested. Once class ends, send me a message to receive this.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Kaplan University
Bachelor's Degree from Ashford University
My name is Savannah. I am married to a wonderful guy, and recently became a new mom to a beautiful little girl. I enjoy family and friends, and I love to travel. I have traveled to over 20 countries and love experiencing the world. First off, I...
Group Class
$12
weekly or $276 for 23 classes1x per week, 23 weeks
55 min
Completed by 338 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
10-18 learners per class
