This is it! Outschool's original ongoing Country Studies class. This is the PRIVATE LESSON version of this course.  This means there is more flexibility with regard to what country(ies) will be taught.  Every week, we will study the physical and human geography of one country, with an emphasis on physical geography. 

WE ARE ON LESSON #145 - NAURU! Please scroll down to see upcoming countries.

Please be aware that if no students show up by ten minutes after the hour, I leave the classroom and the student(s) are considered no-shows. 

**************NEW STUDENTS - It is IMPORTANT that you arrive on time or even one or two minutes early.  My first few slides are directed to new students.  Thank you.  

I expect all students to arrive on time, or even one or two minutes early so we can get started right away.  There is always a lot of material to cover and we only have 55 minutes.

PRIVATE LESSON STUDENTS  are allowed to make substitutions if they wish.  I have 140 lessons prepared for 144 different countries. Please ask for a list of my prepared country lessons.  

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 two years.... since I started this ongoing class back in early 2021.   Each lesson is bespoke and takes about ten 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)

If none of the days/times suit your schedule, please do not hesitate to contact me and request or create another section.   

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.
 
#145 - NAURU - March 7 - 13
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

#146 - ESTONIA - March 14 - 20
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

#147 - ZAMBIA - March 21 - 27
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

Cambodia 
Tunisia 
Grenada 
Oman 
Albania 
Nigeria 
North Macedonia 
South Sudan 
Moldova 
Bangladesh 
Monaco 
Equatorial Guinea 
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 
Montenegro 
Haiti 
Bahrain 
Austria 
Niger 
Lithuania 
Vanuatu 
Tajikistan 
Djibouti
Kaliningrad - An exception
Botswana 
Antigua and Barbuda 
Lebanon 
Slovenia 
East Timor 
The Gambia
Bolivia 
São Tomé and Príncipe 
Iraq 
Malawi 
Norway 
Gabon 
Dominica 
Laos
Liberia
Honduras
Belarus 
Kuwait 
Malta 
Mauritius
Luxembourg 
Afghanistan 
Finland 
Barbados 
Libya 
Hungary 
Armenia 
Guinea Bissau 
Federated States of Micronesia 
San Marino 
Algeria 
Syria 
Ghana 
Saint Kitts and Nevis