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Brian Robbinsbrobbins@methacton.org610-489-5000 ext. 26239

AP Human Geography

• Methacton Advanced Placement Information• Methacton Teacher Site• eText– Text online– Study Materials

• College Board Site– AP test information– Study Materials

Course Schedule

Semester 1 – 4 Units• Intro to Geography – 4 wks• Population – 6 wks• Cultural Patterns and

Processes – 6 wks • Political Organization of

Space – 6 wks

Semester 2 – 3 Units and REview

• Agricultural and Rural Land Use – 5 wks

• Industrialization and Economic Development – 6 wks

• Cities and Urban Land Use – 5 wks

• Exam Review – 2 wks

• My Teacher Website• Course Description• Rules and Regulations

GradingClasswork/HomeworkClass Participation – Question of the DayQuiz/Test (Multiple Choice & Writing)Projects

World Cultures

The Full Year

• Semester 1• Intro To Culture• The Middle East• Africa

• Semester 2• South Asia• East Asia• South East Asia

• Geography and Early History• Rise and Golden Age• Imperialism and Nationalism• The World Today

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