1. A Challenge and An Adventure!
AP Human Geography
A Challenge and
An Adventure!

2. About AP Human Geography
Learn about the systematic study of patterns that have shaped human life and alterations of the Earth.
Learn how to interpret and use maps, data sets, geographic models, aerial photographs, and satellite images.

3. AP Human Geography
This course is designed to emphasize critical reading and writing skills. Each chapter includes essays and various class activities or projects. Students will be analyzing images and documents to reflect a variety of spatial concepts. Each chapter will culminate in an assessment written in the AP format.

4. AP Human Geography Units
Thinking Geographically
Population and Migration
Cultural Patterns and Processes
Political Organization of Space
Industrialization and Economic Development
Agriculture, Food Production & Rural land use
Cities and Urban Land Use

5. Expectations Know all basic world maps Analyze variety of data
Read articles on current issues
Apply vocabulary
Write essays
Interpret maps
Use time wisely

6. Expectations (Cont.)
Complete essays, document based questions and free response questions
Participate in class discussions and handle an increased workload
Cooperate with peers on projects and class activities
Be prepared to spend time after class on reading and various assignments (1 hour per night)

7. Benefits of AP Human Geography
Dig deeper into the geography subject matter.
More hands on work; students have the opportunity to understand how the world really functions.
Explore new ideas and concepts with classmates.
Become a better essay writer and test taker.
Helps students under the importance of time and positive study habits.

8. College/Career Benefits
Over 20 college majors, including:
Anthropology
City, Community & Regional Planning
Natural Resource Management & Policy
Over 70 careers, including:
Archeologists
Geographers
Economists
Geological Engineers

9. Questions? Please contact me! Nick Augustine naugustine@nbcusd.org