World Geography for Middle Schoolers - Full Curriculum
In this course, your learner will embark on an exciting adventure, exploring the world through the captivating geography themes of location, place, region, human-environment interaction, and movement.
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What's included
37 live meetings
27 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Optional homework assignments will be posted in the classroom each week. Feedback (letter grade) will be given on turned-in assignments.Letter Grade
Feedback will be given on assignments that are turned in. Letter grades are offered at the parent's request.Certificate of Completion
Feedback will be given on assignments that are turned in. Certificates of Completion are offered at the parent's request.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
Embark on a thrilling journey around the globe with our World Geography class! Designed specifically for students in grades 6-8, this engaging course dives deep into the diverse landscapes, cultures, and countries that make up our planet. This World Geography Class will be built around the five themes of geography: location, place, region, human-environment interaction, and movement. This course will give students a foundation for understanding global issues in the context of physical and human geography. Each live class will include slides, videos, discussions, activities, and games. An optional assignment will be posted each week in the Outschool classroom. Multiple viewpoints will be used in this class. Course Outline: Fall 2024: Week of August 26, 2004 - Canada Week of September 2, 2024 - The Great Lakes Week of September 9, 2024 - Urban Sprawl Week of September 16, 2024 - National Parks Week of September 23, 2024 - Migration to the United States Week of September 30, 2024 - Spatial Inequality Week of October 7, 2024 - Hurricanes Week of October 14, 2024 - The Maya Week of October 21, 2024 - The Amazon Rainforest Week of October 28, 2024 - The Andes Week of November 4, 2024 - Brazil Week of November 11, 2024 - Paraguay Week of November 18, 2024 - The European Union Week of November 25, 2024 - Transboundary Pollution Week of December 2, 2024 - Russia's Landscape Week of December 9, 2024 - The Breakup of the Soviet Union Week of December 16, 2024 - The Nile River Week of December 23, 2024 - No Class Week of December 30, 2024 - No Class Spring 2025: Week of January 6, 2025 - The Sahara and the Sahe Week of January 13, 2025 - Nigeria Week of January 20, 2025 - South Africa Week of January 27, 2025 - Congolian Rainforests Week of February 3, 2025 - Republic of Rwanda Week of February 10, 2025 -Oil Week of February 17, 2025 - Instanbul Week of February 24, 2025 - The Aral Sea Week of March 3, 2025 - Monsoons Week of March 10, 2025 - India Week of March 17, 2025 - Mount Everest Week of March 24, 2025 - Japan Week of March 31, 2025 - No Class Week of April 7, 2025 - Australia Week of April 14, 2025 - Tasmania Week of April 21, 2025 - The Pacific Islands Week of April 28, 2025 - Easter Islands Week of May 5, 2025 - Micronesia Week of May 12, 2025 - Geography of Antarctica Week of May 19, 2025 - Research on Antarctica Week of May 26, 2025 - Geography Bee
Learning Goals
Understand the fundamental themes of geography, including location, place, region, human-environment interaction, and movement.Learn how to read and interpret various types of maps and geographic tools.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)7 Units
37 Lessons
over 37 WeeksUnit 1: North America
Lesson 1:
Canada
Explore Settlement Patterns and Ways of Life in Canada 45 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
The Great Lakes
Explore North America's Freshwater Treasures 45 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Urban Sprawl
Explore the Effects of Urban Sprawl in North America 45 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
National Parks
Preserving the Beauty of Canada and the United States 45 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Kahoot, Nearpod, Blooket, and Gimkit will be used in this class. Links will be provided during class for these resources and an account is not required.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
World Regional Geography Without Subregions: Global Patterns, Local Lives Eighth Edition by Lydia Mihelic Pulsipher and Alex Pulsipher.
The Maya (Ancient Peoples and Places) Paperback by Michael D. Coe and Stephen Houston.
The Conquest of the Last Maya Kingdom by Grant D. Jones.
The Blood of Kings: Dynasty and Ritual in Maya Art by Linda Schele and Mary Ellen Miller.
The Death of Aztec Tenochtitlan, the Life of Mexico City by Barbara E. Mundy.
A City on a Lake: Urban Political Ecology and the Growth of Mexico City by Matthew Vitz.
The Oxford History of Mexico by William Beezley and Michael Meyer.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law - Northern Kentucky University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Louisville
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from Western Kentucky University
I have over twenty years of experience working with and teaching students. I have a bachelor's degree in both History and Economics. My master's degree is in Higher Education. I also have a juris doctorate degree in Law. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching.Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly1x per week, 37 weeks
45 min
Completed by 67 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-17 learners per class
