Introduction
Hello!!! Welcome to Geography
In this virtual class you will discover the planet Earth. Earth has provided life for centuries to humans, plants, and animals. In this class we will travel to the globe as we learn, understand, and apply knowledge to grasp the how vast the Earth really is. During this class you will learn how to read maps, globes, and how to use google maps to pin point locations exactly. You will find out how the Earth looked different when the continents where together as one. Also along this journey you will discover longitude and latitudes and the roles they play with time change and weather patterns. In addition to these components you will study the oceans that separate the continents today. By learning how Earth is formed it will help guide you when making your own world map by the end of the course. The adventure has started continue to The Task tab for more information. |
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