Distance Learning Courses | Grades 9–12

Heritage Studies 9: Geography

Course Description

This study of geography provides a complete survey of geographic principles and regions, giving a geographic approach to key historic events. Students explore currency issues, governments, climates, resources, and national economics of each country in the world. The course includes all eight culture regions and their influences on lifestyles, sports, arts, culture, and religion.

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Recommended Viewing Schedule

five 30-minute lessons per week; 164 lessons per year

Other Ninth Grade Classes

Bible 9 | English 9 | Algebra 1| Physical Science

Student Text

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Cultural Geography (3rd ed.) provides a survey of both geographic principles and every country of the world through a regional approach. Following the theme of a Grand Tour, students “travel” from continent to continent around the world, studying the cultures, landforms, climates, resources, religions and government of each country.

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Meet the Instructor

Mr. Jamie Swingle, MA, MED

Mr. Jamie Swingle, a course instructor for BJU Press Distance LearningMr. Swingle has 7 years of teaching experience and a genuine love for history. "My desire for my students is to give them a realization that the study of history is essential to gaining a better understanding of God; God often reveals Himself through His dealings with man, which is exactly what history is. It is impossible to study history without seeing the providence of God."

 

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