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AP Human Geography Part Two: Urbanization, Politics, Agriculture + Exam Prep
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Follows College Board Advanced Placement Curriculum
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards
This 15-week online course covers: • Urban growth and land use patterns • Industrial development processes and impacts • Global economic systems and development strategies • Political patterns & processes • Agriculture Learning Approach: • Case studies to illustrate key concepts • Comprehensive study guides • Weekly assessments Instructor: • Experienced AP Human Geography educator
5 units//17 lessons//15 Weeks
Unit 1Political Patterns and ProcessesPolitical Patterns and Processes3 lessons3 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1🏛️ Political Geography Part 1Understand the principles of self-governance and the legal and political autonomy that define state sovereignty.Week 2Lesson 2🤝 Political Geography Part 2Analyze the forces that shape nations and their relationships.Week 3Lesson 3🌐 Political Geography Part 3An insightful exploration of the geopolitical landscape.Unit 2Agriculture and Rural Land-Use Patterns and ProcessesAgriculture and Rural Land-Use Patterns and Processes3 lessons3 WeeksWeek 4Lesson 4🌱 Agriculture Part 1Dive into the rich history of agriculture, where we trace the roots of farming back to its earliest days.Week 5Lesson 5🚜 Agriculture Part 2Explore the diverse methods of farming that sustain populations across the globe.Week 6Lesson 6🌾 Agriculture Part 3Dive into the complex world of commercial agriculture and agribusiness.Unit 3Industrial and Economic DevelopmentIndustrial and Economic Development4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 7Lesson 7📊 Development Part 1Explore various measures of development and learn how these metrics provide a deeper insight into the well-being of populations around the globeWeek 8Lesson 8🚀 Development Part 2Explore Wallerstein's World Systems Theory, which classifies countries into core, semi-periphery, and periphery categories, offering insights into the global economic structure.Week 9Lesson 9🏭 Development Part 3Examine the transformative era of the Industrial Revolution, uncovering how it reshaped societies and economies worldwide.Week 10Lesson 10🔥 Development Part 4Examine the pressing sustainability issues our planet faces, including pollution and climate change.Unit 4Cities and Urban Land-Use Patterns and ProcessesCities and Urban Land-Use Patterns and Processes5 lessons3 WeeksWeek 11Lesson 11Reading: Urban Geo Part 1Weekly reading assignmentLesson 12Vocabulary: Urban Geo Part 1Weekly vocabulary activitiesLesson 13🏙️ Urban Geography Part 1Dive into the study of cities and urban areas, examining how they develop, function, and influence the world around us.Week 12Lesson 14🛣️ Urban Land-Use Part 2Confront the issue of sprawl, examining its effects on cities and their inhabitants.Week 13Lesson 15🏘️ Urban Land-Use Part 3Learn about smart growth and smart cities.Unit 5Cumulative ReviewCumulative Review2 lessons2 WeeksWeek 14Lesson 16Cumulative ReviewReview Units 1-2Week 15Lesson 17Cumulative Review and Final AssessmentReview Units 3-4 & final course assessment
- 1.A Describe geographic concepts, processes, models, and theories. 1.B Explain geographic concepts, processes, models, and theories. 1.C Compare geographic concepts, processes, models, and theories.
- 5.C Compare geographic characteristics and processes at various scales. 5.D Explain the degree to which a geographic concept, process, model, or theory effectively explains geographic effects across various geographic scales.
- 5.A Identify the scales of analysis presented by maps, quantitative and geospatial data, images, and landscapes. 5.B Explain spatial relationships across various geographic scales using geographic concepts, processes, models, or theories.
- 4.A Identify the different types of information presented in visual sources. 4.B Describe the spatial patterns presented in visual sources.
- 4.C Explain patterns and trends in visual sources to draw conclusions. 4.D Compare patterns and trends in visual sources to draw conclusions.
- 4.E Explain how maps, images, and landscapes illustrate or relate to geographic principles, processes, and outcomes. 4.F Explain possible limitations of visual sources provided.
- 3.A Identify the different types of data presented in maps and in quantitative and geospatial data. 3.B Describe spatial patterns presented in maps and in quantitative and geospatial data.
- 3.C Explain patterns and trends in maps and in quantitative and geospatial data to draw conclusions. 3.D Compare patterns and trends in maps and in quantitative and geospatial data to draw conclusions.
- 3.E Explain what maps or data imply or illustrate about geographic principles, processes, and outcomes. 3.F Explain possible limitations of the data provided.
- 2.A Describe spatial patterns, networks, and relationships. 2.B Explain spatial relationships in a specified context or region of the world, using geographic concepts, processes, models, or theories.
- 2.C Explain a likely outcome in a geographic scenario using geographic concepts, processes, models, or theories. 2.D Explain the significance of geographic similarities and differences among different locations and/or at different times.
- 2.E Explain the degree to which a geographic concept, process, model, or theory effectively explains geographic effects in different contexts and regions of the world.
- 1.D Describe a relevant geographic concept, process, model, or theory in a specified context. 1.E Explain the strengths, weaknesses, and limitations of different geographic models and theories in a specified context
College Board official training and certification to teach AP Human Geography, 2015 Currently hold a professional NC teaching license for secondary social studies Taught public high school AP Human Geography 2015-2018 Each year, my rate of passing scores was higher than the national average ME in Educational Technology BA in History BA In Psychology
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assignments
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: as neededDetails: The course consists of weekly modules that include instructional videos, multimedia presentations, reading assignments, Cornell notes, and weekly assessments consisting of AP-style multiple choice questions.Assessment
Frequency: 7 or more throughout the classDetails: Weekly quizzes. Each weekly module culminates with a quiz. There is a final exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions and two FRQs. The final exam is worth 20% of the final letter grade. *Please not that you will need to sign up for the official AP Exam separately from this course* **Important Info*** If you have not already arranged to take the AP exam in May, you will want to start looking for the location early in the school year, because exams have to be ordered by Nov. 15th to avoid a late fee. You can go to this website to find local high schools that host the AP exam. Then you can call the school and ask for the AP Coordinator and have them sign you up and order your test. Many allow students from other schools/homeschoolers to take exams there. https://apcourseaudit.inflexion.org/ledger/Letter Grade
Frequency: includedDetails:Certificate of Completion
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Completion of Part One or equivalent knowledge recommended.
1 file available upon enrollmentCourse Textbook: The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography, by James M. Rubenstein Weekly reading excerpts will reference this text. Reading excerpts provided through the course are intended for instructional reference only and can't be read by screen readers or other assistive technology features. Another resource I highly recommend, especially as a study review tool as the exam approaches, is the iScore5 App. It works well on mobile devices, and the creators are the same people who wrote the first wave of official APHG exams. It costs $4.99. Learn more at https://iscore5.com/ap-human-geography/
AP Human Geography introduces high school students to college-level introductory human geography or cultural geography. The content is presented thematically rather than regionally and is organized around the discipline’s main subfields: economic geography, cultural geography, political geography, and urban geography. Culture is firmly embedded into each chapter of the class. Students will learn why people move from place to place, analyze different religions that are practiced throughout the world, discover how food is made and consumed throughout the planet, and explore how, why, and where homes are constructed on our diverse planet. The approach is spatial and problem-oriented. Case studies are drawn from all world regions, with an emphasis on understanding the world in which we live today. This will better prepare students to become productive citizens in a growing and complex society. Historical information serves to enrich the analysis of the impacts of phenomena such as globalization, colonialism, and human–environment relationships on places, regions, cultural landscapes, and patterns of interaction. The class will utilize the following third-party resources: - Students will need access to Google Slides or PowerPoint for certain assignments. I recommend students use Google Slides, because it is free and also provides Google Drive as a place to organize and save their work. https://docs.google.com/presentation/u/0/?tgif=d - Kahoot for review activities: https://kahoot.com/schools-u/ - Edpuzzle for interactive multimedia instruction and and instructional videos. (Note that students will need to create their own free account) https://edpuzzle.com/ - Padlet will be used to create virtual gallery walks and class discussions https://padlet.com/ - Instructional resources will be created and organized with Canva and Articulate 360 https://www.canva.com/ https://rise.articulate.com/
The Cultural Landscape An Introduction to Human Geography 12th edition, James M. Rubenstein AMSCO AP® Human Geography, 2nd Edition, David Palmer Summer Institute AP Human Geography training by the College Board, 2015 AP Central AP Human Geography Course Description, at https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-human-geography Why Geography Matters: More Than Ever, Harm de Blij 21st Century Power of Place Video Series, Annenberg Learner
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Utah Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Colorado at Boulder
Bachelor's Degree in History from Metropolitan State University of Denver
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