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This course will teach students about the surface of the planet Earth. Students learn how Earth’s natural systems interact and how to classify the different physical attributes of our planet.
Total classes: 12
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th
Suggested credit: 1 full semester Geography
Description
This course will teach students about the surface of the planet Earth. Students learn how Earth’s natural systems interact and how to classify the different physical attributes of our planet.
Outline
Class 1) The Discipline of Geography
Class 2) Basic Landforms
Class 3) Topography
Class 4) The Oceans
Class 5) Rivers and Continental Divide
Class 6) Mountains
Class 7) Precipitation
Class 8) Weather & Wind Patterns
Class 9) Deserts
Class 10) Climate Zones
Class 11) Glaciation
Class 12) The Changing World
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: All course materials provided by Instructor. Readings and answer keys available on the Moodle page.
Homework: Occasional readings and weekly quizzes (automated for immediate feedback). Expect to spend 2 hours per week outside of class on homework and reading.
