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Last update: December 25, 2011

The following course has been updated for Spring 2012

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World Geography and Cultures

One Semester Course,  Available for Spring 2011

NEW - Available Spring 2011

Tutor Name: Mrs. Valerie Swedlund  
Target Group: 5th - 8th Grades  
Class Size Limit: 10-12  
Prerequisite: none
Class Type: One semester course 

Class Description:

   
This course will take its participants on a journey around the world and challenge them to "think geographically" while learning about the interesting and unique characteristics of the continents.  We will study the important physical features of the world, the people in it, and their cultures.  Students will also develop map reading skills, gain knowledge in atlas usage, and learn key geographical terms.  Being a good memorizer is not required in order to succeed in this class. Ultimately, the goal of this course is to give students a foundation, whet their appetites, and motivate them to be lifelong students of geography.  This course will enhance your student's success in other courses such as World and American History.

Text: Students are to provide 

  • Tutor required atlas: "Rand McNally Schoolhouse World Atlas"  (Intermediate) ISBN: 0-528-93460-0  (must be THIS atlas), www.randmcnally.com 
  • 2" white 3 ring binder with clear plastic on cover
  • 12 or 24 colored pencils
  • highlighters, 
  • markers: 2 sets (thin line and broad line)
  • 2 black pens extra fine point
  • sharpened pencils

Total Due:  $195.00 per semester Tuition includes tutor provided text manual and handouts needed for this course. 

Students to provide tutor required atlas: "Rand McNally Schoolhouse Intermediate World Atlas"  (must be THIS atlas), colored pencils, highlighters, white blank index cards, fine point black Sharpie marker

Payment Options:  $195.00 due with Registration per semester - paid in full per semester at the time of registration. 
Payable to: Valerie Swedlund
 
 

 

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