AP Human Geography

This course is the equivalent of a college-level introductory Human Geography course. Students will learn to approach the world as Geographers, exploring the mutual interaction between the natural and built environments and human social, political and economic institutions. Topics covered include the foundations of geography; human populations, migration and demography; the distribution and spread of languages, religions and cultural practices; political organization, borders and states; the development and spread of agriculture; the origins and nature of urbanization; and industry, economic development and trade. On successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to sit the AP Human Geography exam.

To successfully complete this course, students will need access to a laptop or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection and a working webcam and microphone. This course may also require purchase of texts or other course materials.

This Fixed-Paced course incorporates a blend of synchronous and asynchronous elements. Students and teacher meet live via zoom on a regular weekly schedule. In addition, students complete coursework including guided readings, interactive videos, text and video-based discussion threads, problem sets, individual and collaborative projects, and so on. While these activities are time-flexible, teachers sequence them with weekly deadlines to help students keep on track and encourage and support the development of productive time management skills.

During the course orientation period, CLI asks students to complete a survey on their availability for live class meetings. Teachers set individual class meeting times based on student responses.