Students will demonstrate thinking skills:  chronology, statistical analysis, map interpretation,  source analysis. and constructing effective arguments using evidence.

National Geography Standards addressed in this class:

4	The physical and human characteristics of places	    Places and Regions
5	That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity	Places and Regions
9	The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface	Human Systems
11	The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface	Human Systems
13	How the forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface	Human Systems
15	How physical systems affect human systems	       Environment and Society   
18	How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.	The Uses of Geography

 Certified as a Social Studies Teacher in my state,  I have taught Social Studies (including World Geography) for over 18 years, primarily at the Middle School level.  My classes have had lots of fun and engagement with World Geography, delving into the wonders of 'oh so slightly' familiar cultures, as well as cultures that are dramatically different from the West.   Students sparkle when engaging in special projects, conversations, Kahoot Challenges, interactive games and other teaching practices designed to help our students  enjoy becoming a master of their own learning. Master's Degree (Public Policy), Bachelor's Degree (History), Teaching Certificate (State of Maryland) :  Social Studies, History, Middle School Language Arts, 30 credits beyond Master's Degree.

0 - 1 horas semanales fuera de clase
Tarea
Frecuencia: 1-2 por semana
Comentario: según sea necesario
Detalles: Homework assignments will be made available for students interested in extending their learning.  Some examples include map practice, research projects, art projects or  short writing assignments where students establish a claim and defend it with evidence from sources. 
Evaluación de dominio
Frecuencia: 3-6 durante toda la clase
Comentario: según sea necesario
Detalles: A progress report is provided after each unit (approximately every 4 classes) that reports attendance, projects completed and comments on class activities.
Evaluación
Frecuencia: disponible bajo petición
Detalles: Various assessment methods are offered such as:
Evaluate discussion
Evaluate homework assignments
Score on Kahoot  game quiz
Calificación
Frecuencia: disponible bajo petición
Detalles: Students receive a report at the end of each unit showing attendance, completed projects and teacher comments.  Students complete a Kahoot concept game at the end of each unit which serve two goals:  review and formative assessment.  Grades can be provided upon request. I base grades on completed weekly projects (one per week), Kahoot game quiz (may be completed on paper).

Each unit offers handouts on major concepts and vocabulary,  a pre-teaching tool. Students build familiarity with topics before, during and after class; use practice links  with interactive maps; choose differentiated homework.

No prerequisites for the class.  Students are introduced to a range of skills and concepts.  Instruction follows a 'spiralling' curriculum plan, where the teacher reviews concepts & skills as they appear and reappear in later meetings.

Seterrra https://online.seterra.com/en/vgp/3007 (an online map practice & quiz game) 
  Simple and easy to use.  Advertising.
Encyclopedia Britannica https://www.britannica.com/ (a prominent and well respected 
   research tool )
Encyclopedia Britannica For Kids (Student Level)  Example:
    https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/European-Union/274229 
Ducksters https://www.ducksters.com/  (a social studies resource for elementary and 
   middle school students. Ducksters.com is certified by 
   the kidSAFE Seal Program.)  Read more at: https://www.ducksters.com/about.php
Mr. Donn  https://www.mrdonn.org/  A site for teachers and students, this site is recognized 
   by the BBC Educational Guide:  ""This is an 
   excellent resource for students and teachers of ancient history."
Smithsonian Science Education  https://ssec.si.edu/  This US Government institution 
   describes the site as "the website of the Smithsonian 
   Science Education Center (SSEC), the only organization at the Smithsonian Institution that 
   is solely dedicated to formal K-12 
   Education."
Quizlet  https://quizlet.com/  (This is a quiz site that allows us to offer practice quizzes 
   tailored to our topic).
History For Kids https://www.historyforkids.net/about-us.html     This site is designed to 
   serve K-8 age range. Privacy statement asserts that no personal information is collected 
   unless user voluntarily provides it to secure a service. 
World Atlas  https://www.worldatlas.com/  Policy states they collect IP address: " We do not 
    collect any other type  of personal data. " Educational site, based in Canada
CIA World Factbook  https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/  Almanac 
  maintained by the US Government and regularly verified and updated.  Use with 
  supervision.