AP Human Geography

Course Description

AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY                                                                                                  Grades 9-12

This course allows students to discover the spatial relationships between people, events, and countries in historical and present times.  Students will develop and use cartographic skills, map reading, and interpretation of graphs.  Current issues of boundary disputes, stateless nations, supranational organizations, and international economics are seen from the geographic point of view.  In depth study of language, religion, culture, population growth and structure, and environmental sustainability are all covered throughout the course. Students will prepare for the AP Human Geography test given each May.