World Geography for Middle Schoolers - Part 1 - Semester - Flexible Schedule

Class
Amanda Smith
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In this semester course, learners will explore the world through the geography themes of location, place, region, human-environment interaction, and movement.

Class experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Students will improve their understanding of the five themes of geography (location, place, region, human-environment interaction, and movement).
I have over twenty years 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, history in particular! 
Homework Offered
Each week students will receive three to five lessons in the Outschool classroom. There will be three projects throughout the course of the semester that students will complete individually. Projects will be based around a geographic theme chosen by the teacher. Students can then pick from a list of projects or decide to do a self-chosen project that has been approved by the teacher.
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students and parents will receive a written report of the student's progress every four weeks. If a grade is needed for a transcript, let the teacher know in advance, and a grade will be given for the student.
Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
At times during our discussions, topics of a sensitive nature do arise.  All discussions will be kept at an age appropriate manner.  This class touches upon historically marginalized group in different parts of the world.  I will teach facts and different sides of the same issue. 

I will respond to and redirect any unsolicited or insensitive expressions around sensitive topics.  I will also reach out to parents after class to discuss the issue that occurred during class.   

 
Popular
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,017)
Profile
Hello Outschool Families!  My name is Amanda and I am an attorney, licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky.  I also have a master's degree in Higher Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and History.  While I enjoy the law, my real passion is... 
Flex Class

$11

weekly or $175 for 16 weeks
16 weeks

Completed by 11 learners
No live video meetings
Ages 11-14

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