World Geography (8th-12th)

Title of Class: World Geography and Cultures

Grades: 8-12

Course Description: 
The World Geography course will familiarize students with the land, culture,
government, and economy of various countries which make up the world
regions.  Students will develop skills and knowledge about location,
human/environmental interaction, human movement in regions of the
world.  Students will have the opportunity to apply textbook knowledge
through fun activities throughout the year.  Each semester, there will be a
passion project due and mapping tests.
We plan to do some activities per semester (subject to permissible
conditions) such as:

 Taste Chinese dim sum served through rolling carts
 Savor different countries’ foods such as Peruvian and Persian dishes
 Try snacks around the world

 $50 Non-Refundable deposit will be required at time of registration and
will apply toward tuition and materials fee
 Charter school approved class for Social Studies core class
 Class time: 1.5 hour
 Homework: 1 hr./week
 This class meets A-G standards.

Cost Per Semester: $335 tuition, $50 materials

Textbook, workbooks, or materials needed for class: 
Materials:  Instructor will supply detailed information in welcome email
1. Glencoe World Geography (teacher will provide an electronic version
of this curriculum)
2. Rand McNally Atlas of World Geography
3. Around the World in 180 Days workbook
4. World Map set


Payment Methods: 
Venmo: [email protected]
Zelle: [email protected]
Check made out to: Sapient Scholar

Email:  [email protected]

Bio: Farida Hsu has been involved in the homeschool community for the past
almost two decades. She is excited to be a part of the Pacific Cross
Preparatory. She also enjoys teaching Economics and Personal
Finance classes and loves watching her students take money issues to heart.
As an avid traveler, Farida enjoys learning and experiencing different lands
and cultures.  She hopes to share that passion with her World Geography
and Culture students in the classroom and on field trip experiences.
 

Grateful to God for the opportunity to educate her children, she believes
that the Pacific Cross Preparatory will be a blessing to the homeschool
community.