Exploring World Geography by Notgrass is a comprehensive high school course that introduces students to the physical and cultural geography of the world. Students will explore continents, countries, and regions while gaining a deeper understanding of the people, places, and events that shape our world. Through 30 engaging units, each focusing on a specific region or theme, students will study physical geography, political boundaries, and cultural traditions while building essential skills such as map reading, critical thinking, and cultural awareness.

In this 30-week class for grades 9-12, students will have the opportunity to watch videos, complete projects, participate in group activities, and engage in discussion as we examine the geography of our world through the lens of Christianity.

Each week, students will read one unit from Exploring World Geography Volumes 1-2, along with additional primary source materials and maps from the companion text, Exploring World Geography Gazetteer. Students will also complete lesson review questions, mapping activities, unit quizzes, and comprehensive exams. Each semester, we will read at least one literary selection from the list below during class. More selections will be read as time allows.

We will NOT read all of these books, and students do NOT have to buy the books unless they want to follow along in class.

Units 1-2: Know Why You Believe (Paul Little)

Units 3-4: Blood Brothers (Elias Chacour with David Hazard)

Units 5-7: Patricia St. John Tells Her Own Story (Patricia St. John)

Unit 8: A Long Walk to Water (Linda Sue Park)

Units 10-11: The Day the World Stopped Turning (Michael Morpurgo)

Units 12-13: Kidnapped (Robert Louis Stevenson)

Units 14-15: Lost in the Barrens (Farley Mowat)

Units 16-17: Boys Without Names (Kashmira Sheth)

Units 18-19: Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party (Ying Chang Compestine)

Units 20-21: Ann Judson: A Missionary Life for Burma (Sharon James)

Units 24-25: The Country of the Pointed Firs (Sarah Orne Jewett)

Units 27-28: Tales from Silver Lands (Charles Finger)

**Please note: When completed in full, Exploring World Geography can fulfill one credit for world geography, one credit for English, and one credit for Worldview. We will ONLY be doing the world geography portion of the course. To complete the English and Worldview portions of the course, please see the Notgrass website here. If you have any questions, I am glad to assist!

Required Materials: Exploring World Geography Volumes 1-2, and Exploring World Geography Gazetteer - Available as a bundle from Notgrass here. I will provide necessary pages from the Exploring World Geography Student Review Book. Students will need a 3-ring binder with paper and dividers with pockets.

Homework: Weekly reading of text and original documents. Assignments for review. Possible projects and writing assignments.

Tuesday

Time: 2:35-4:05
Grades: 9-12
Cost: $400
Supply Fee: $75
Tutor: Auburn Giberson