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AP Human Geography - Scales of Analysis

ap human geography - scales of analysis

originally streamed in 2019 with Shirelle TubbsTeacher

Learn how geographers use local, regional, national, and global scales to analyze spatial patterns in AP Human Geography. This video breaks down scale concepts from Unit 1 and shows you how to apply them to real geographic problems on the AP exam. S ...more

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units

Unit 1 – Thinking Geographically

topics

1.6 What are Scales of Analysis?Scales of Analysis 1.1 Introduction to Maps and Types of Maps

timestamps

0:00
Introduction and Setup
0:35
Encouraging Note-Taking
2:13
Scales of Analysis Overview
3:47
College Board Guidelines
5:24
Enduring Understanding
6:26
Defining Scales
8:33
What Scales Reveal
10:39
Learning Targets
11:41
Opening Activity: Yard to Home
14:55
I See, I Think, I Wonder Protocol
16:29
Defining Scale in Geography
20:12
Map Scales Explained
23:23
Fractional Scale Details
26:03
Small vs Large Scale
31:23
Spatial Extent Scales
34:59
Global Scale Analysis
38:07
National Scale Analysis
39:39
Regional Scale Analysis
41:18
Local Scale Analysis
43:26
2008 Election National Scale
47:14
2008 Election Regional Scale
48:49
2008 Election Local Scale
52:28
Gwinnett County Dive
56:41
Audience Questions
58:46
Recap and Understanding
1:01:25
Resources and Closing

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