Mapping the World by Heart
Teacher: Barbara Stevenson
Grades: 9 - 12
Meets: Class will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on May 28, 29, 30, June 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10
Class Description:
Students learn to draw and label locational geography of countries, land, and water. They will be able to identify major points of interest as well as well as use the globe to explain seasons and rotation of the Earth. The five themes of geography are covered with emphasis on location. Students will be able to read any map, regardless of differences in scale, symbols, projection, and understand latitude and longitude.
Homework will require 3 to 5 hours per day. Each day students will be assigned three maps to complete. Your commitment to complete the homework is essential for memorizing the maps. In addition, each student will present one 3-5 minute oral report with visual or edible aid and physical features map on the country of their choice. This is an intensive 10-day geography course for high school credit.
Prerequisites:
Maximum number of students: 12
Homework:
Cost: Cost $200 plus supplies.
Please note: This class is worth a HS credit for Geography
Supplies that the students should bring to class: pencils, razor point/thin line pens for labeling in black, red, blue, & green, an Art Gum or similar eraser that leaves no residue, white out, World Atlas (for use at home and in class), 230 blank index cards for making flash cards (various colors are helpful), and a three ring pocket folder with brads or a binder for storing maps and student handouts. Maps will be provided.
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