1. AP Human Geography
This course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that
have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ
spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine socioeconomic organization and its
environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use
in their research and applications. The curriculum reflects the goals of the National Geography
Standards (2012).
College Course Equivalent
The AP Human Geography course is equivalent to an introductory college-level course in
human geography.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for AP Human Geography. Students should be able to read college level
texts and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.

2. What is an FRQ?
1. Write about the meaning of a concept. Key verbs: Define, Describe,
Identify, List, State, Summarize
2. Write about both sides of an issue or recognize similarities and
differences: You don’t need a full thesis statement to answer these questions
because you’re not asked to take a position and argue for it. However, you do
need an organizing statement to allow the reader to connect the answer to the question. Key verbs: Compare, Contrast, Discuss, Explain, and Illustrate.
3. Write about a position and argue for a specific point of view. A
thesis statement is required for this type of question. Key verbs: Analyze, Argue, and Interpret.

3. World Geography
Provides an overview of physical and cultural geography.
An awareness of similarities and differences in human needs and behaviors is developed.
Geographic education focuses on the themes of location on Earth’s surface, place characteristics, relationships within places, movement, regions that lead to an understanding of social, economic, historic, geographical, and physical features of the planet on which we live.