AP Human Geography at Santa Teresa High School is an introductory college-level course that explores the patterns and processes shaping human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's surface. 

Students will develop skills in spatial concepts, landscape analysis, and data interpretation to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences.

Key topics include:

• Thinking Geographically:
  Understanding maps, spatial data, and the tools geographers use.

• Population and Migration Patterns and Processes:
  Studying population distribution, migration trends, and demographic changes.

• Cultural Patterns and Processes:
  Exploring cultural landscapes, diffusion, and the impact of culture on societies.

• Political Organization of Space:
  Analyzing political boundaries, governance, and geopolitical issues.

• Agriculture and Rural Land-Use Patterns and Processes:
  Examining agricultural practices, rural land use, and food production.

• Cities and Urban Land-Use Patterns and Processes:
  Investigating urbanization, city structures, and urban planning.

• Industrial and Economic Development Patterns and Processes:
  Understanding industrialization, economic development, and global trade.

The course employs various instructional methods, including analysis of current events, projects, writing assignments, and assessments, to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.

For 9th and 10th graders, this course satisfies the World History State and District requirements for graduation.

Additionally, students who perform well on the College Board AP Human Geography exam may earn college credit and an extra point towards their college GPA. 

This course is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of human societies and their interactions with the environment, providing a strong foundation for future studies in geography, urban planning, environmental science, and related fields.

Learn more:  College Board AP HUG