세계 지리 - 국가 연구 - 개인 레슨

This is the PRIVATE LESSON version of my ongoing COUNTRY STUDIES class. Every week, we will study the physical and human geography of one country, with an emphasis on physical geography. 

AT THIS TIME, I AM NO LONGER ACCEPTING PRIVATE STUDENTS.  PLEASE CONSIDER ENROLLING IN ONE OF MY ONGOING GROUP CLASSES.  THANKS.   

I have taught Geography for decades and Country Studies is my thing! Join us! There are quite a few students who have been with me for more than three years.... since I started this ongoing class back in early 2021.   Each lesson is bespoke and takes about fifteen hours to create.  This is why I don't offer much else.   

During each class, we will label and sometimes color at least two maps of the subject country and its continent and discuss important topics as we do so.  Geography is an extremely broad subject that overlaps with many other subjects such as Earth Science, Government, Economics, and History. Depending on the country we may touch on just some or all of these subjects. Links to the maps and the list of map locations are posted to the classroom approximately 24 hours before class. Students are expected to print these out and bring them to class along with a few colored pencils, a black marker, and a ruler.  There are usually two or three maps, plus a list of map locations.  

**********NB:  Upon arriving at class, the student will be provided with a link that will take them directly to the Nearpod lesson.  The learner will then split their screens so that Zoom appears on one side of their computer screen and Nearpod will appear on the other side of their computer screen.  Learners who do not wish to split their screens can, alternatively, use two devices, where one device is on Zoom and the other device is on their laptop, etc.       

The lessons focus primarily on physical geography, but, depending on the country, we may also learn about one or more of the following topics:  food, history, language, religion, ethnic groups, animal life, economics, government, current events, etc.  

At the beginning of each meeting, the student will use Google Maps to find and mark the country's location on an interactive map.  Nearby countries and bodies of water will also be located and labeled.  Learners will draw in the mountain ranges of the country in question as well as label the most important rivers, lakes, deserts, plateaus, and cities of that country.  There are lots of discussions about peninsulas, islands, river deltas, archipelagos, mountain building, plate tectonics, disputed territories, UNESCO sites, including the intangible UNESCO list, language & religion, ethnic groups, the movement of people, climate, currents, where cities are located and why, etc. - There is just so much!

Most of my lessons include lots of map work (drawing mountain ranges, deserts, etc.), discussions, slides, short videos, and lectures.  If time permits, I try to end all classes with a short game/quiz to assess learning. 

It is expected that the student know their compass directions. N, E, S, W!   (Never East Sour Watermelon!)  :-)    
(Never, Ever, Stop Wandering) (Never, Ever, Stop, Wondering)

Students are encouraged to communicate with me before the lessons and tell me what their greatest specific interests are about upcoming countries so I may incorporate those subjects into the lessons.  

Here is the list of upcoming lessons:

203 - Syria 
OBJECTIVES:
On a map, we will locate the country, its capital(s), other major cities, and important physical features.
We will focus on what is geographically, culturally, historically, economically, etc. most significant about this country

204 - Ghana 
OBJECTIVES:
On a map, we will locate the country, its capital(s), other major cities, and important physical features.
We will focus on what is geographically, culturally, historically, economically, etc. most significant about this country

205 - Saint Kitts and Nevis
OBJECTIVES:
On a map, we will locate the country, its capital(s), other major cities, and important physical features.
We will focus on what is geographically, culturally, historically, economically, etc. most significant about this country

206 - Republic of the Congo
OBJECTIVES:
On a map, we will locate the country, its capital(s), other major cities, and important physical features.
We will focus on what is geographically, culturally, historically, economically, etc. most significant about this country

UPCOMING FUTURE COUNTRIES - Please note these may not be taught in this particular order

BELGIUM
NEW ZEALAND
CHILE
JAPAN
KENYA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
GERMANY
AUSTRALIA
ISRAEL
EGYPT
UNITED KINGDOM
CHINA
POLAND
DENMARK
RUSSIA
........... AND MANY OTHER COUNTRIES!