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The course begins with an overview of the Physical Geography of Europe.  Each subsequent week, we will focus on one European country, where the emphasis will be on Physical Geography, but Human Geography will also be covered.  Please scroll down and look at the schedule below.

During each class, we will label and sometimes color at least two maps and discuss important topics as we do so.  Geography is an extremely broad subject that overlaps with many other subjects such as Earth Science, Government, Economics, History, and English Language Arts. Depending on the country, we may touch on just some or all of these subjects. I almost always incorporate Greek and Latin roots into my lessons.

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 ruler, a medium-sized black marker, and a highlighter.  There are usually two or three maps, plus a list of map locations. If you are able, please print these out in color so you can see the blue rivers more clearly.  Black & white printouts are certainly acceptable.  

**********NB:  Upon arriving at 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 Nearpod lesson is on their other device, etc.   

Students will locate and label the country and surrounding countries on a map. This will be shared with the other learners. Learners will draw in the major mountain ranges as well as label the most important rivers, lakes, deserts, plains, and cities of that country.  There are many discussions about peninsulas, islands, archipelagos, disputed territories, language & religion, ethnic groups, the movement of people, climate, currents, where cities are located and why, etc. - There is just so much! Not all of this will be discussed in all meetings. We only have 55 minutes. 

Most of my lessons include lots of map work, discussions, slides, short videos, and lectures.  

It is expected that the students know their compass directions. N, E, S, W!   (Never East Sour Watermelon!)  :-)    
(Never, Ever, Stop Wondering!) 

If none of the days/times suit your schedule, please do not hesitate to contact me and request another section, or you can also create another section.  I require a minimum of three students in a section. If the minimum is not met, I refund in full.    

Notice I have not specified a country for the last five meetings. I have lessons prepared for most of the countries in Europe. Students will be able to choose the countries they wish to cover. Depending on how many students are in the section, either each student will be able to choose a country or we will discuss and agree as to what countries will be covered.

If you have a preference, please let me know upon enrollment.

BELOW IS THE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES:

WEEK #1 - EUROPE, PART I
Eurasia, peninsulas, The Mediterranean Sea, its marginal seas and major islands, oceans, channels, and straits

WEEK #2 - EUROPE, PART II
We will continue with the Mediterranean Sea and its marginal seas, etc.  The Great European Plain. The major mountain ranges, the major rivers 

WEEK #3 - EUROPE, PART III
Benelux, European Union, NATO, Eurozone, Schengen Area, Council of Europe

WEEK #4 - NORTHERN EUROPE - COUNTRY STUDY - The United Kingdom

WEEK #5 - EASTERN EUROPE - COUNTRY STUDY - Ukraine

WEEK #6 - SOUTHERN EUROPE - COUNTRY STUDY - Italy

WEEK #7 - WESTERN EUROPE - COUNTRY STUDY - Belgium

WEEK #8 - COUNTRY STUDY - Students' Choice