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As a new AP HUG teacher, I was overloaded with suggestions and still felt like I had NO IDEA where to start. I compiled a list of links, resources and lessons that have helped me most in my first few years of teaching the subject.
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Nature and Perspectives:
Show Map- Cartograms of US/World: for you and students to use GIS- Teaching with Geospatial Technologies-use for summer homework? Field Work-from National Geographic-Adopt a Vacant Lot, for summer homework maybe? Geography of Grocery Stores 5 Themes-Location! Location! Location! The Beer Belly of America dot maps! Globalization Lesson Plans Population/Migration: World of 7 Billion: Teacher Resources, lesson ideas, activities PBS-World in Balance World Population Data Sheet Hans Rosling, 200 Countries 200 Years, 4 Minutes GapMinder.Org US Census Bureau PopulationPyramid.Net PRB.org Population Education: too many to choose! Can definitely go back year after year to find new ideas and lessons -A Girls Life: life of a girl in LDCs -A Woman's Place -Women: the Critical Link Political Organization of Space: Why are borders of countries located in certain places? Exploring Africa- Political Organization of space, agriculture, conflicts Development: NPR's Planet Money Makes a T-Shirt HDI Reports Toilets *yes, toilets around the world Where Children Sleep Agriculture: Ag in the Class: integrating agriculture in the classroom Agriculture in the Classroom What the World Eats Food Crops in the Americas Industry: Geography of Transport Systems Urbanization: Cities of the Future New Urbanism Geo Stories: Port Cities Urban Planning Urban Heat Island Collection of Ted Videos to choose from/use in class http://www.ted.com/playlists/126/the_big_picture http://www.ted.com/playlists/29/our_future_in_cities Culture Disappearing Languages: Enduring Voices Diversity in New Y ork Place Names Globalization Practice/Review practice tests: http://cblankenship.webs.com/practicetests.htm Other List of books to use in class List Of Resources To Use With Freshman Mapping Human Footprint |
General Class Tools:
Geography Now! A collection of videos-Youtube Channel GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION: a great blog that has articles, videos, and ideas for lessons Scoop.It! Geography Education Global news with a spatial perspective: Interesting, current supplemental materials for geography teachers and students. Curated by Seth Dixon Mabry: Making Learning Irresistible (Using bread for cultural characteristics) Bitesize for review of concepts throughout the course National Geographic: AP Human Geography Resources from NG Education to support teachers and learners of the Advanced Placement Human Geography course AP Human Geography Readers (Facebook Group) Great for resources AND discussion Where in the hell is Matt? Great for sense of place, cultural landscapes, etc. NCGE-join it! Webinars, bell ringers, conferences, resources Human Imprint: search by unit Ted.com PBS Frontline World Videos Power of Place Videos Exploring Africa- Political Organization of space, agriculture, conflicts APHG in the News / Scoop.it Kuby Activities Quizlet Sweet Search Maps and Map Skills: Map Reading Skills: an online course defining map vocabulary and practice in reading map skills World Maps Online-activities and basics for students that need extra practice WorldMapper- Cartograms- Worldmapper is a collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on each map according to the subject of interest. There are nearly 700 maps. National Geographic Mapping Outline Maps Regional Cultural Landscapes Other Teacher Sites: These are a collection of sites that have helped me design assignments, set my course pace, and clarify concepts. I don't claim them, or their assignments, as my own; in-fact, I found most of them through desperate google-ing. *if you want to use a PPT, assignment, syllabus, pacing guide, etc. please confirm with the site operator! I have gotten some great ideas and inspiration from sites. Martin's AP HUG Mr. Roth (check with him to use materials!) Brookwood High School (check to use materials!) Mrs. Wurst Michael Robinson Alison Hunt's Class Mrs. B's Class Austin High School Geography Warm Ups 
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