About the Course: 

AP® Human Geography is a yearlong course that focuses on the distribution, processes, and effects of human populations on the planet. Units of study focus around a contant consideration of concepts of place and spacial relativity that emphasize the innerconnectedness of a globalized world. Topics include (but are not limited to) population & migration trends, cultural phenomena (including language, religion, ethnicity), political geography,  and economic trends of industry, agriculture, and urban geography.

 

To ensure success on the AP® exam in May, the course will place heavy emphasis on geographic models and their applications. To solidify understanding of these models, trends and phenomena, we will discuss case study examples from around the globe, providing students with broad spectrum of new perspectives on the world. are compared to the situation in both the United States and locally in Colorado.  Internet and interactive activities are used to explore certain topics.

 

However, to ensure successful completion of the class (in addition to the AP® Exam), students will not only need to acquire a strong understanding of the aforementioned skills, but will also be expected to engage in rigorous discussions and coursework (inside and outside of the classroom) to take their geographic skills a step further.  As alluded to on the Welcome page, DSA students have unique talents and leadship potential that is particularly important for Human Geography, identifying examples of geographic trends and phenomena that they find to have negative impacts and constructing a well-founded method of attempting to counteract those negative influences.  This can include issues such as resource sustainability, gender roles, distribution of wealth, international economic competition, climate change and so much more.

 

More information regarding course details and logistics can be found in the 2018-19 AP Human Geography Course Syllabus (coming August 2018).

 

Helpful Links for students and parents:

• For more information on AP® Human Geography and the exam, click here.

 

• For unit powerpoints, assignments, articles and more, click here.

 

• To learn more about the course text Human Geography: People, Places, and Culture (10th or 11th Edition) by Fouberg, Murphy & de Blij, click here.