What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Introducing "World Geography - Discovering the World, Continents & Countries (7-11 Year Olds)" a captivating and interactive course designed for young geographers aged 7 to 11 years. This class will ignite curiosity, encourage exploration, and develop a lifelong passion for geography in your student. In this ongoing class, students will set off on a thrilling voyage around the world, visiting each of the seven continents. Beginning with the basics, such as continents, oceans, and map reading skills, and highlight the distinct landscapes and landmarks that make each continent unique. Throughout the course, students will explore world wonders through virtual field trips. Our young travelers will uncover the marvels of the Amazon Rainforest, the grandeur of the Great Wall of China, the allure of the African savannah, and much more. Week of April 30 - Basic geographical concepts, what is a "Continent", what is a "Country"? Week of May 7 - Understanding continents: Africa Week of May 14 - Understanding continents: Asia Week of May 21 - Understanding continents: Europe Week of May 28 - Understanding continents: North America Week of June 4 - Understanding continents: South America Week of June 11 - Understanding continents: Oceania/Australia Week of June 18 - Understanding continents: Antarctica As this is an ongoing class, the student can join at any time as new topics highlighting featured countries and cities will be introduced in upcoming weeks.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The Smithsonian Institution's "Geography: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)", John Woodward, Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff & The Smithsonian Institution.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from The University Of Houston, Houston, Texas
Bachelor's Degree from John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio
30 years in the business world, Mark worked in the investment and banking industries and also led marketing departments. He holds a Masters's Degree in Mass Communications and has been a certified teacher in six subject areas. His goal is to teach & influence students to become remarkable people. He teaches popular classes like "Understanding Money & Economics Using Minecraft" as well as other subjects like character building, history, geography, and starting a business, on the Outschool platform. An avid storyteller and communicator, "Mister Mark" brings an array of tools to his classroom.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$22
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-9 learners per class