1. Strive for the impossible and be extraordinary!
Welcome to Mrs. Novak’s class
Arizona College Prep
Erie Campus
Strive for the impossible and be extraordinary!

2. First, we need to get acquainted… My name is Mrs. Novak…
This is my 18th year of teaching. I taught in California for 2 years and this is my 16th year in Chandler. I taught 4th grade for 10 years and then decided to move up grade levels to teach History and Sign Language. My Bachelor’s degree is in Deaf Studies from CSUN. My Master’s is from ASU.
I enjoy all kinds of music and my passion is theater. I love to travel, read books and watch movies.
My husband and I are empty-nesters; both of our children attend college in the Pacific Northwest. We keep busy taking care of our two Yorkies.

3. What is Human Geography?
Students will be introduced to the above seven topics
as outlined by the College Board.

4. Why do we study Human Geography?
Students will:
understand the roles people play in making specific places unique
see geographical context in which major issues occur
learn to think geographically and critically about the world
appreciate complexities of globalization
become geographically literate to be better prepared to face challenges.

5. Course Description of AP Human Geography
This is a college-level course designed to represent a systematic study of the earth.
Much is expected of students in this course and there is an abundance of reading from both the textbook and other ancillary materials.
College Credit: In addition to mastering the course content, each student should be prepared to pass the Advanced Placement examination in May. Students scoring well enough on the exam may receive college credit at the university level.

6. CLASSROOM SUPPLIES: Kleenex is always needed, and appreciated! 
Students will need the following items:
1- Composition Book
2- Folder or small binder for handouts/maps
3- Colored Pencils and writing utensils
4 - Barron’s AP Human Geog. Study Guide
5 - Flash Drive
* Access to a computer/printer is necessary in order to complete web-based assignments.
CLASSROOM SUPPLIES: Kleenex is always needed, and appreciated! 

7. My Webpage
To obtain information about my assignments, projects, study guides, due dates … you will need to go to our school webpage and then click on faculty and my name:
I will have a blog on my webpage for updates on what was completed in class and what homework is due for the next day. Any additional handouts will be available when the student’s return.

8. Thank you for coming!
I hope you have enjoyed this evening! If you have any questions, please feel free to write them down on the paper at the back of the room, and I will either reply by or phone call as quickly as possible!