This class is intended to equip and provide learners with foundational skills needed in a globalized world. Students will gain an understanding of different concepts in geography (with emphasis on physical geography). They will sharpen their map reading skills, identify the world's oceans and significant water bodies, landforms, biomes, and more. To encourage independent exploration of the week's topic, I provide optional activities and projects to complete outside class time. Students are welcome to show or share their projects in class.
  
Lessons will involve a slideshow presentation with questions and opportunities for students to express their opinions respectfully. My teaching style is engaging and interactive. I like to foster inquiry-based learning habits by encouraging students to ask questions and actively participate in their learning. Where possible, we will play a review game before class ends.

Class Structure:
- Greetings 
- Lesson Introduction 
- Instruction
- Review and game (depending on time)

Below is a weekly breakdown of the schedule:
Week 1: What is Geography? Geographic tools
Week 2: Map reading 1 - Understanding maps
Week 3: Map reading 2 - Cardinal directions, Latitudes, and Longitudes
Week 4: Hemispheres and Climatic zones
Week 5: Oceans of the World
Week 6: Understanding landforms and biomes of the Earth
Week 7: Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics
Week 8: Catastrophic weather events
Week 9: Continent Study - Asia
Week 10: Continent Study - Africa
Week 11: Continent Study - North America
Week 12: Continent Study - South America
Week 13: Continent Study - Antarctica
Week 14: Continent Study - Europe
Week 15: Continent Study - Oceania
Week 16: Course Review/Presentations

Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to meeting your child in the classroom!