DISTANCE LEARNING INFORMATION

Course Summary

World Geography is a senior level course and is part of the college preparation track.  This course is one trimester long and worth one-half credit.  During this trimester we will be covering areas prescribed by the State of Minnesota in the Geography Standards:  geospatial skills, places and regions, human systems and human environmental interaction.  The state of Minnesota requires this course for graduation.

Supplies Needed

During this course students will be doing a great deal of work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS online. Computer and internet access will be important during this trimester. If you do not have easy access to a computer and internet, please communicate with Mrs. Nelson as soon as possible. 

Current Events

Students will be following a team of countries that will be used in most assignments. It is expected that students will stay up to date on current events within these countries throughout the trimester. 

Additional information can be found in the copy of the syllabus below.