Geography

Video and activities for

Spring Semester, Week Two

January 19 - January 22

Day One

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: The study of Geography

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day One

Asynchronous Learning

Video: The Study of Geography

Watch this video, then read and answer the Video Response Form below.

Geography Chapter 1.pdf

here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and completing the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Day Two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Climates and Ecosystems

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day Two

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Climates and Ecosystems

Watch this video, then read and answer the Video Response Form below.

Geography Chapter 2a.pdf

here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and completing the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Video and activities for

Week Three

January 25 - January 29

Days One and two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Climates and Ecosystems

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Days One and two

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Climates and Ecosystems

Watch this video, then read and answer the Video Response Form below.

Geography Chapter 2a.pdf

here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and completing the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Video and activities for

Week Four

February 1 - February 5

Day One

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Profile of the United States

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day One

Asynchronous Learning

Video: The United StaTes

Watch this video, then read and answer ONLY PAGES 18 through 22 of the Video Response Form below. The remaining pages will be done for Asynchronous Geometry class, Day Two.

Geography Regions of the US.pdf

here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and completing the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Day Two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Regions of the United States

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day Two

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Geographic Regions of the United States

Watch this video, then read and answer ONLY PAGES 23 through 27 of the Video Response Form below.

Geography Regions of the US.pdf

here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and completing the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Video and activities for

Week Five

February 8 - February 12

Day One

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Profile Of Canada

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day One

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Profile Of Canada

Watch this video, then complete this week's project.

Geography project Canadian and American Healthcare

here's This week's geography project

When you finish watching the video, complete this Google Slides project - you'll find all the instructions listed in the slides. Then, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Kami, Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Day Two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Geographic Regions of Canada

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day Two

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Geographic Regions of Canada

Watch this video, then read and answer the Video Response Form below.

Geography Canada.pdf

here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and completing the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Video and activities for

Week Six

February 16 - February 19

Day One

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Human Geography - Migration and Immigration

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

In the 21st century, we are all migrantsHumans are in motion across time as well as geography. Why must we be divided, the migrant versus the native?

DISCUSSION READING: IN THE 21ST CENTURY, WE ARE ALL MIGRANTS

We will read the article from National Geographic magazine and identify Key Ideas and Details about migration and immigration.

Day One

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Crossing Borders

Watch this video to support completion of your assignment, "Human Geography: Migration and Immigration."

Why are people angry about immigration?

Watch this video to support completion of your assignment, "Human Geography: Migration and Immigration."

Geography assignment Migration and Immigration

here's This week's geography project

This week, we will focus on the issue of immigration. Recognizing that there are many viewpoints and perspectives, we will delve into the complex subject, while never forgetting that we are talking about real people and their lives.

Day Two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Mexico and Central America

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day Two

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Geography of Mexico and Central America

Watch this video, then read and answer the Video Response Form below.

Geography Mexico Central America.pdf

here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and completing the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Video and activities for

Week Seven

February 22 - February 26

Day One

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Countries of South America, Day One

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day One

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Overview of South America

Geography South America.pdf

here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and completing the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Day Two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Countries of South America, Day Two

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day Two

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Top cities to visit in South and Central America

Watch the video and complete the activity, "Let's Take a Trip to South America!" shown below and submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Kami, Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your response to nav6916@lausd.net.

Geography Let's Take a Trip to South America assignment

Activity: Let's Take a Trip to South America!

Complete the assignment and submit to Dr. Vargas at nav6916@lausd.net.

Video and activities for

Week Eight

March 1 - March 5

Day One

Synchronous Learning

discussion: GREAT BRITAIN

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day ONE

Asynchronous Learning

Video: GREAT BRITAIN

When you finish watching the video, complete the response form for the section dealing with Great Britain. Submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Geography Britan and Nordic.pdf

Here's your video response form

Complete the response form for the section dealing with the Nordic Nations. Submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Day Two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: THE NORDIC NATIONS

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day Two

Asynchronous Learning

Video: THE NORDIC NATIONS

When you finish watching the video, complete the response form for the section dealing with the Nordic Nations. Submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Geography Britan and Nordic.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video, complete the response form for the section dealing with the Nordic Nations. Submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Video and activities for

Week Nine

March 8 - March 12

Day One

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Central western Europe

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day One

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Central western Europe

When you finish watching the video, complete the response form and submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Geography Western Central Europe and Med.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video, complete the response form for the section dealing with the Central and Western European countries. Submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Day Two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: the mediterranean

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day Two

Asynchronous Learning

Video: The Mediterranean

When you finish watching the video, complete the response form and submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Kami, Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Geography Western Central Europe and Med.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and complete the response form section dealing with the Mediterranean countries (beginning with Spain). Submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Video and activities for

Week Ten

March 15 - March 19

Day One

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Eastern Europe, Day One

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day One

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Eastern Europe

When you finish watching the video, complete the response form and submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Kami, Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Geography Central Europe and Northern Eurasia.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and complete the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Day Two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Eastern Europe, Day two

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day Two

Asynchronous Learning

Guide to the Countries of Eastern EuropeLearn about Eastern Europe, a region that encompasses many different cultures, ethnicities, languages, and histories.

Article: Guide to the countries of eastern europe

Access the article by clicking the image to the left. When you finish reading the article, complete the activity, "Travel Guide to Eastern Europe" shown below and submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Kami, Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your response to nav6916@lausd.net.

Geography Travel Guide to Eastern Europe

This week's Activity: Travel Guide to Eastern Europe!

Complete the assignment and submit to Dr. Vargas at nav6916@lausd.net.

Week 11 activities will be limited to testing.

we will resume synchronous and asynchronous instruction on

week 13

after we return from spring break

Coming Soon

Video and activities for

Week 13

April 5 - April 9

Day One

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Russia

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day One

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Russia - Physical Geography

Geography Week 18 part 2.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and complete the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Day Two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Russia - human geography

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day Two

Asynchronous Learning

What's it like to live in Russia at the moment?Answer (1 of 47): Well, let’s see. I’ll answer from a local’s POV, an expat’s experience might be vastly different. So anyway, most Russians are born in state-owned maternity clinics. Childbirth assistance is free. CS is available, epidural anesthesia as well. However, everything past what’s nec...

Article: What's it like to live in Russia?

Here's a Quora discussion about life in Russia from a native Russian point of view. Remember, the writer lives near the nation's capital, Moscow, which is a very large city of 12 million people; someone who lives in a rural town may be quite different! Click on the image to the right to access the article.

Geography Russia Quick Write

Quick Write: how does russian city life compare with living in Los Angeles?

After you read the article, "What's it Like to Live in Russia at the Moment?" complete this Quick Write assignment and submit to Dr. Vargas at nav6916@lausd.net.

Video and activities for

Week 14

April 12 - April 16

Day One

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: The Caucasus

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day One

Asynchronous Learning

Video: The Caucasus

When you finish watching the video, complete the response form and submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Kami, Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

CaucasusMountainsRangeWorksheetCreateyourownTravelGuidewithWEBQUEST-1.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and complete the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Day Two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Central Asia

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day Two

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Central Asia

When you finish watching the video, complete the response form and submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Kami, Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Geography Week 19.1.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and complete the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Video and activities for

Week 15

April 19 - April 23

Day One

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: The Countries of Southwest Asia, Part 1

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day One

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Southwest Asia

Geography Week 19.1.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and complete the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Day Two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: The Countries of Southwest Asia, Part 2

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day Two

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Map Features of Southwest Asia

Geography Week 19.2.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and complete the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Video and activities for

Week 16

April 27 - April 30

Day one

Asynchronous Learning

Discussion: North Africa

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day One

Asynchronous Learning

Video: North Africa

Geography North Africa.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and complete the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Day Two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: West Africa

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day Two

Asynchronous Learning

Video: West Africa

Geography West Africa.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video and complete the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Coming Soon

Video and activities for

Week 17

May 3 - May 7

Day One

Asynchronous Learning

Discussion: East Africa

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day One

Asynchronous Learning

Video: East Africa

Geography East Central South Africa.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video, complete the Central Africa portion of the response form, and submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Kami, Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Day Two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Central and Southern Africa

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day Two

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Central and Southern Africa

Geography East Central South Africa.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video, complete the Southern Africa portion of the response form, and submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Kami, Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Video and activities for

Week 18

May 10 - May 14

Days One and two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: The Countries of South Asia

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Days One and Two

Asynchronous Learning

Video: South Asia

Geography South Asia Section 1.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video, complete the Southern Africa portion of the response form, and submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Kami, Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Video and activities for

Week 19

May 17 - May 21

Days One and Two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: China

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Days One and Two

Asynchronous Learning

Video: China

Geography East Asia Section 2.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video, complete only the response form section on China, then submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Video and activities for

Week 20

May 24 - May 28

Day One

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Japan

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day One

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Japan

Geography Japan Section 3.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video, complete only the response form section on China, then submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Day Two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: The Koreas

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day Two

Asynchronous Learning

Video: The Koreas

Geography The Koreas Section 4.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video, complete only the response form section on China, then submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Video and activities for

Week 21

June 1 - June 4

Day One

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: Southeast Asia

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day One

Asynchronous Learning

Video: Southeast Asia

Geography Week 22 section 1.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video, complete only the response form section on China, then submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

Day Two

Synchronous Learning

Discussion: The Pacific World

You'll meet for Geography discussions with Dr. Vargas on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Electives - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. See you then!

Day Two

Asynchronous Learning

Video: The Pacific WorlD

Geography Week 22 section 2.pdf

Here's your video response form

When you finish watching the video, complete only the response form section on China, then submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.