Geografía y culturas mundiales (con estudios de países)
Experiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés - A2
Grado de EE. UU. 7 - 10
Nivel Intermediate
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Would you like to travel to many countries and see the world while enjoying the comforts of your own home? If so, you have come to the right course! This course is structured in such a way to introduce the general principles of geographic study while regularly diving deep into sundry cultures. This is illustrated by the weekly outline: Week 1 - Geography and World Overview Week 2 - Asia Overview Week 3 - East Asia Focus: Korea Week 4 - South Asia Focus: India Week 5 - West Asia Focus:...
16 lessons//16 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Geography and World OverviewKey Concepts: culture, climate, absolute location, types of maps, longitude and latitude, major forces affecting land-forms, continents, reasons for migration, reasons for altering the environment, factors that influence culturesWeek 2Lesson 2Asia OverviewKey Concepts: Major landforms, Why regions are used by geographers, Examples of fauna and flora in different regions, Importance of rivers, Significant mountain ranges, Major population centers, Trade routes and aids in tradeWeek 3Lesson 3East Asia Focus: KoreaKey Concepts: Hermit Nation, Juche, Role of technological advances, Neighboring countries (and their influence), Peninsula (effects), Influence of religions, Confucian teachings, Economic comparison of North and South Korea, The Korean War (causes and effects), Yi dynastyWeek 4Lesson 4South Asia Focus: IndiaKey Concepts: reincarnation, nirvana, dowry, urbanization, Role of the Caste System, Importance of festivals and rituals, Development of neighboring countries, Migration into India, role of monsoons, physical aspects that separate South Asia from other parts of the world, Taj Mahal, Hinduism, Buddhism, family traditionsWeek 5Lesson 5West Asia Focus: IsraelKey Concepts: arable land, monotheism, Arab-Israeli conflict, the MENA region, The changing size of Israel (causes), "Holy Land", Mediterranean climate, Sea of Galilee, Dead Sea, Areas occupied by Israel, Languages , Characteristics of Islam, Characteristics of Judaism, Clothing stylesWeek 6Lesson 6Africa OverviewKey Concepts: Colonization , Desertification, The effects of colonization, Political boundary changes, Modern issues facing Africa, Population distribution (and why), The rift valley, Resources, Common diseases, Common religions, Tribes (characteristics)Week 7Lesson 7Africa Focus: TanzaniaKey Concepts: Subsistence Farming, Swahili language, Advantages and Disadvantage of public land ownership , Role of roads , Historical impact of colonizing groups, Recent political history, Capital cities, Cultural view of time, Education, Wildlife and locations, Bodies of waterWeek 8Lesson 8Europe OverviewKey Concepts: The Renaissance, The Reformation, Roman Catholic Church, Major peninsulas, The development of the industrial revolution and its effects, Difference between east and west Europe, European Union, Ways that Europe spread western culture, Adaptations to environment in relation to waterWeek 9Lesson 9Europe Focus: IrelandKey Concepts: Celtic Tiger, Irish Potato Famine, Dublin, Bogs, Effects of rainfall, Native animals, Irish food, music and dance, Irish sports, Religions (past and present), English rule of Ireland, Celtic culture, LanguageWeek 10Lesson 10South America OverviewKey Concepts: cash crops, conquistador, "melting pot", gaucho, Bodies of water, Amazon rainforest and concerns, Humboldt Current, Wars for independence, Developing economies, Indigenous people , Latin Culture aspects, Day of the DeadWeek 11Lesson 11South America Focus: PeruKey Concepts: Amerindians, Mestizos, Literacy, Rain and the mountains, Uses of Alpacas, llamas, and vicunas, Location of major cities, People groups, The Quechua culture, Inca characteristics, Popular foods, Imports and ExportsWeek 12Lesson 12North America OverviewKey Concepts: Columbian Exchange (examples of significance), immigration, exchange of cultures, Location of cities, similarities and differences between Canada, the US and Mexico, hurricanes, tundraWeek 13Lesson 13North America Focus: PanamaKey Concepts: Banana Republic, isthmus, Panama Canal, assimilation, Food and animals, Tropical Climate, US influence on Panama (Government, Culture, Economy), Colonization, Canal progressWeek 14Lesson 14Oceania OverviewKey Concepts: Ring of Fire, marsupials, Cultural aspects of Australia and New Zealand, British influences , sports, Aborigine culture, Maoris, island Groups, Great Barrier Reef, animals in New Zealand and AustraliaWeek 15Lesson 15Oceania Focus: Papua New GuineaKey Concepts: ethnically heterogeneous vs. ethnically homogenous, cannibalism, foods and economic goods, rural and urban life, bilum bags, various species , land use, neighboring countries comparison, government system, tradeWeek 16Lesson 16Review of World Geography and PresentationsStudent will have an opportunity to present their own research about countries that they have studied. Any remaining time will be spent reviewing for the final quiz.
- As we move from region to region, students will gain an understanding of key physical characteristics (like landforms and climate) while also exploring the cultures and histories that make people groups unique.
I decided to teach this class because I am addicted to maps and culture studies! I love to pour over illustrations of the natural world and analyze human interactions with the environment. Why not share my passion for all things geographic?
1 - 2 horas semanales fuera de clase
Tarea
Frecuencia: 1-2 por semanaComentario: disponible bajo peticiónDetalles: Assignments may include map skills practice, geography activities, and culture studies. There will be a final project, where students are expected to study a country on their own and make a presentation (with optional sharing in class). There is a final quiz due after the last live class session.Evaluación
Frecuencia: 7 o más durante toda la claseDetalles: Student work will be graded with feedback and a final grade (percentage system) will be issued. Quizzes are posted as links on Class Marker and automatically graded. There is also a participation grade, which hinges on student’s attentiveness, use of video, and contributions to the class discussion. The final grade is based approximately on 47% Quizzes, 47% Assignments, and 6% Participation.Letra de calificación
Frecuencia: 1 después de finalizar la claseDetalles:
No textbook is required, but students should have access to maps. Ideally this would be a quality atlas, such as the Atlas of World Geography by Rand McNally (ISBN: 0528017896). Every class is recorded and is available for viewing after each class. Therefore, students can catch up if they happen to miss the live session.
Además del aula de Outschool, esta clase utiliza:
- Khan Academy
- Wikipedia
- Youtube
- ClassMarker
- Fact Monster
- Kids National Geographic
- World Atlas
- CIA World Factbook
- NPR
- DK Findout
- National Snow and Ice Data Center
- Thought Co.
- Library of Parliament
- Diffen
- WWF
- CO2 Coalition
- Science Direct
- Climate Kids
- NASA Climate
- National Geographic
- Ryan Gavins Islam
- Land Links
- Safari Bookings
- Prezi
- Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- BBC
- PBS
- Nations Online
- Britannica Kids
- Kahoot
I will give an assignment that involves a website or suggest websites from time to time as resources. I have selected websites that I believe are age appropriate. Parents should also monitor internet usage and use internet filters.
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
Ohio Certificado de Docencia en Educación Secundaria
Licenciatura en Educación desde Cedarville University
- Bachelor's degree in Secondary Social Studies Education - Earned state of Ohio teaching license - Cross cultural teaching experience in Beijing, China - Taught a variety of subjects to multiple age levels - Currently involved in...
Clase grupal
240 US$
por 16 clases1 x por semana, 16 semanas
60 min
Completado por 195 alumnos
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 12-16
2-12 alumnos por clase