Texas History and World Geography Course Descriptions

HIS Classes (Formerly The Bridge Classes)

Texas History - Grades 7/8 Marilyn Mathis
This course is designed to help the student "connect" with our state through exploration and experience of Texas history. We will combine classroom lectures, hands-on projects, maps studies, and group interaction, to learn what influenced our early ancestors to settle this great state. Curriculum "The Texas God Created" by Dana Buckley. Order online at Curriculum by Dana Buckley. Order textbook without supplement $18.95. Tuition will be $40/month for 10 months. Class time will be 60 minutes one time per week. Completed registration form and first month's tuition check payable to Marilyn Mathis should be mailed to Marilyn Mathis, 25681 Magnolia Pines, Magnolia, Tx 77355. Contact james_mathis [at] att [dot] net or phone 281/731-9808.

World Geography Grades 9-12 Lisa Sherman

This course will begin with an overview of the 5 themes of geography: location, physical and human characteristics of places, the relationship between the environment and humans, movement of people and products, and regions. Time will be spent with the basics of map reading, terms, and types of maps. Maps with some details and notebooks will be kept. This class will not go into detail for all countries but will do a close-up on chosen countries on each continent. Students will participate in game/fun activities, such as games, pen pals (with parent permission), trucker buddies, storm tracking, tour guide brochures, and/or travel journals. A specific atlas and map set will be needed for the course; you will be able to buy these from Lisa. Students will also need a 3- inch binder, map pencils, dividers with pockets and tabs, and black ink pens. Internet access is required. Class will be 1.5 hours. Cost is $45. Send completed registration form and first month's tuition to Lisa Sherman,509 Alison, Conroe, TX 77303. You may contact Lisa by email at marzakmom[at]hotmail[dot]com or call her at 936-232-5089.

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