Full course description
This course is a thematic study of human activity (population, religion, language, migration, industry) and the global distribution of these activities. Students will demonstrate how to think spatially using methods of geographic thought, analyze concepts presented in class (or online) using geographic tools and technology (i.e. maps, aerial photography, satellite imagery, etc.), analyze and determine the spatial distribution, patterns, interrelationships, and ramifications of the concepts covered in class, the textbook, videos, and/or supplemental readings, intellectually discuss topics covered including: global population, migration, folk and popular culture, language, religion, ethnicity, political geography, development, agriculture, industry, urban patterns, and the environment, determine the role humans play in influencing the physical and cultural environment in a sustainable and non-sustainable manner, and develop a "sense of place" and connection with the world to become educated global citizens. These online USBE CANVAS courses have been designed for active educators who are working on fulfilling the requirements for specific social studies endorsements. While the courses are not completely self-paced, they are asynchronous. Coursework unlocks weekly, so that the participants engage in the course material as a cohort, one week at a time. Educators can work on the course material when convenient within each week of the course. This is a 3-credit course in collaboration with Southern Utah University (SUU). Once enrolled in the Canvas course, students will receive further instructions and a CRN for registering through SUU for credit. SUU requires a $69 recording fee for this course. Upon completion of the course, grades will be available on an SUU transcript. PLEASE NOTE: You may only register for two of these endorsement courses at a time.