Tag: human geography

WEBCOMIC: What is Human Geography?

The first page addressing “What is Human Geography” is now up. Vocabulary terms include: Human Geography, Why of Where, and Geographic Models. Click to enjoy!  

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Official Launch: The Illustrated Textbook

This has been brewing since 2009, and it would be a lie to say it is all complete. However, I do have a finished script with all of the content researched-I just […]

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NEWS via theguardian: Moana: progressive paean to Polynesia – or another of Disney’s cultural blunders?

Moana: The Progressive Paean to Polynesia or another of Disney’s Cultural Blunders? This is an article that discusses whether Moana, the Disney movie, is an example of cultural appropriation or […]

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ARTICLE via VOX: 15 before-and-after images that show how we’re transforming the planet

15 Before and After Images that Show How We’re Transforming the Planet This article includes fifteen aerial images of the Earth and it’s physical transformation as a result of human […]

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INTERACTIVE via New York Times: Where Is America’s Heartland? Pick Your Map

Where is America’s Heartland? Pick your Map This short interactive has users choose a map that they feel best represents the “American Heartland.” After voting, they will see a tally and […]

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VIDEO via New York Times: A Conversation With Asians on Race

A Conversation with Asian-Americans on Race This video shows Asian Americans confronting stereotypes about their own community. Human Geography Application: This would be a great clip to show while discussion ethnicity. […]

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Interactive via PBS: Can You Tell Someone’s Race by Looking at Them?

Race: The Power of Illusion Via PBS:  How easy is it to group people into “races” based on appearance? What about using individual traits? Does everybody classify the same way? […]

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2016 AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY COLLABORATIVE EDUCATOR RUBRIC (FOR FUN)

The 2016 AP Human Geography FRQs are officially released! How exciting and nerdy. Last year I created a collaborative Google Doc where teachers could brainstorm possible responses to the FRQs.  It […]

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2015 Edition ~ AP Human Geography FRQ and Exam Breakdown

2015 FRQ AP HuGe Breakdown DO2015-FRQ-AP-HuGe-Breakdown-DOCC  <—-To print on multiple pages LINK TO .PNG FILE FOR PRINTING. I really enjoy creating infographics using Piktochart.com. My 2014 edition was great fun to make […]

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RESOURCE: AP HuGe Recommended Texts

The following list is taken from the AP Human Geography Teacher’s Guide. The list looks a little dated, nevertheless, the authors have updated versions of their texts. ———————– Textbooks de […]

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RESOURCE: Human Geography FRQ Writing Commands

After creating the Visual.ly infographic based upon AP’s previous FRQ exams, I created a more user-friendly guide for teachers and students to use in preparation for their exams. I would […]

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Observations from the 2014 AP Human Geography Reading

Once again the AP Human Geography reading was a success. I still firmly believe that this group pf 500+ teachers and professors have GOT to be the most extraordinary and interesting […]

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RESOURCE: Geography Related iPad Apps for the Student and Teacher

As I continue to expand my iPad classroom, I am discovering a bunch of content specific apps for geography that will be great to use both in and out of […]

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