OVERVIEW:

Grade(s) Offered: 10 & 12

New or Returning: Newly added

Taught by: Mr. Butenuth

PURPOSE:

Geography- The purpose of this course is to give students a basic understanding of how the Earth’s physical elements impact social, cultural, economic, and environmental patterns in the world.

Human Geography- The purpose of this course is to examine how the human population and culture are impacted by environmental and geopolitical factors around the world.

CONTENT:

This course will take a look at data from around the world explaining human population, migration patterns, political trends, economic struggle and prosperity, and the Earth’s physical elements.

SKILLS:

Students will analyze data from maps, charts, graphs, and infographics. They will also evaluate geographic patterns and theories, developing a deep understanding of human relationships with the physical world.