Description

This Live Course will be offered during the 2025-26 academic year.

European and Asian Geography is a live lecture- and picture-based class that will cover basic world geography and the topography, nations, capitals, and culture of Europe and Asia. Students will take weekly notes on each nation, create regular portfolio entries, take regular geography quizzes, and complete an end-of-year project.

The live course consists of:

• Weekly class lectures (see schedule below)
• Weekly note-taking (not graded)
• Portfolios: map assignment for each nation that illustrate natural wonders, culture, and history with 5 items.
• Quizzes: given every few lessons on the nations, capital cities, and various topographical features studied
• Final Project: something creative and hands-on
• Final grade submitted to parents for their records

The class will meet weekly over Zoom on Thursdays, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Central Standard Time, according to the schedule below.

Course Prerequisites

None.

Required Books/Resources

TBD.

Sample Topics Covered

• Continents and Oceans
• Latitude and Longitude
• Basic Geographic Terms
• European and Asian Topography (mountains, rivers, lakes, deserts, etc.)
• All European Nations and Capitals
• All Asian Nations and Capitals

Schedule of Class Meetings

All Thursdays, all scheduled from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Central Standard Time.

• Aug 28 — Approximate start date
• Remaining class meetings and breaks TBD
• Apr 30— Approximate end date

What if I can’t attend the live Zoom sessions?

All the sessions will be recorded and posted for enrolled families to watch at their convenience. You can use the recordings to review or catch up if you missed a session.

Families who can’t make the schedule above can still participate in the class assignments and group discussions by watching the recordings and submitting the assignments to Dave.

Do you offer refunds on live classes?

We think you will love this class. If you don’t, you may request a refund but must do so no later than before the second scheduled class after your enrollment (purchase) date. This gives you the chance to experience an entire live class session to make your decision.

Credit:  1 Credit in Middle School Geography or Social Studies

Ages: 10-14, grades 5-8 (This course is taught at the middle school level.)

Dave Raymond lives in rural Middle Tennessee with his wife and 6 children where he has taught the humanities for the past 20 years. He teaches the disciplines of history, literature, composition, and Latin through Quiller Tutorials.