In this flex class, learners will explore a range of geography subjects in a fun and interactive way. This class aims to use the learner's passion for video games to teach them real-life geography skills. Students are not required to own a Nintendo Switch. 

In this class, learners will team up with Link to explore Hyrule and learn real-life geography skills. We cover map-reading, ordinal directions, landforms, erosion, bodies of water, different terrains, sustainability, resources, making connections and much more. All while engaging learners in education through play.

Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include game play, as well as Q&A, experiments, quizzes, games, worksheets, videos, and much more. Learners will be encouraged to explore, question and share what they learn. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. 

What is taught in this course?

Map Reading and Physical Geography
Week 1 - How to Read a Map
Week 2 - All About Landforms
Week 3 - All About Bodies of Water
Week 4 - What Are Tectonic Plates?

A flex course allows learners to cover material during a time that is convenient for them each week.  Students are encouraged to check in with the teacher weekly via the Outschool classroom, which will allow for more engagement between the teacher and learner.  After weekly lessons, students can collaborate with their peers by replying to the announcements and lesson postings in the Outschool classroom.

Participation will include the Introduction post, discussion posts, assignments, and projects in the Classroom. This allows students to process what they are learning by collaborating with peers and the teacher.  Participation in assignments allows students to practise and reinforce learning.  This also provides opportunities for the teacher to gauge student learning and provide interventions if necessary.  Private messages or classroom comments are usually responded to within 24 hours with the exception of Saturdays and Sundays.

The videos will be available for the length of the course. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with further questions.


This course is taught by Teacher Kristin.

Please do contact us with any questions. We look forward to being part of your learning journey!