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World Geography Part 1 I Full Year Curriculum

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Brandy Dahlen and BE Education
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In this 15 week, semester course, students will learn the foundational elements of world geography--both physical and human

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
Follows College Board Advanced Placement Curriculum
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards
15 lessons//15 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction to geography--what is it, how to read maps
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Exploring interesting maps, discussing map projections, introducing cartography
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Physical geography-atmosphere/climate/weather, geology and landforms
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Physical geography cont.-plate tectonics
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Physical geography cont.-wind movement, jet stream, ocean patterns
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Human geography-Agricultural Revolution
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Human geography cont.-migration patterns, urbanization, isolation and population
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Geography activities and continent introduction and test 1
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Europe
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Europe cont. with presentations
 Week 11
Lesson 11
Russia
 Week 12
Lesson 12
Russia cont. With presentations
 Week 13
Lesson 13
North America
 Week 14
Lesson 14
North America cont. with presentations
 Week 15
Lesson 15
Test 2 --Final presentations
  • We will explore natural and human features to a variety of countries, continents, and locations.
  • Students will explore the themes and patterns of world geography.
  • We will look at historical and modern day patterns of migration, geology, population, animals, weather, and culture.
I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge and 17 years experience teaching history.  I am an AP authorized teacher and grader.
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per week
Feedback: included
Details: Students will complete reading and writing assignments for each class, as well as occasional presentations.
Assessment
Frequency: included
Details: Grades are provided as letter grades based on participation, written work, and tests.
Grading
Frequency: included
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Glencoe World Geography by Richard Boehm
North America's Atlas of Indian Nations by Aton Treuer 
An Indigenous Peoples History of the United States
Glencoe World Geography by Richard Boehm
North America's Atlas of Indian Nations by Aton Treuer 
An Indigenous Peoples History of the United States
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Master's Degree in Education from University of Toronto
Jelena
Master's Degree in History from University of Cambridge
Brandy Dahlen
Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University
Karimah Whitaker
Bachelor's Degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College
Brandy Dahlen
Bachelor's Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Karimah Whitaker
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Group Class

$300

for 15 classes
1x per week, 15 weeks
45 min

Completed by 30 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-12 learners per class

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