AP Human Geography Unit 1 - Thinking Geographically - Vocabulary and Map Assignment

Sep 20, 2026

AP Human Geography Unit 1 learning guide for 2026-2027, focused on “Thinking Geographically.” Instructions require reading chapters 1–2 of the AMSCO Advanced Placement Human Geography (2nd edition, Copyright 2022), selecting the correct student edition format, and completing a vocabulary chart from key terms in assigned topics. The work also includes labeling regions from assigned pages and practicing map region identification, with strict requirements for numbered terms, definitions from the reading, and appropriate examples or visuals.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Unit Overview

Vocabulary and Map Assignment

Reading Assignment (Chapters 1–2)

Vocabulary Chart Requirements

Map Regions Practice

Key Terms by Topic (Unit 1 and Topic 1.1)

AP Human Geography Unit 1 – Thinking Geographically: 2026-2027 Vocabulary and Map Assignment • Read chapters 1-2 (pg.1-52) oftheAP Exam test prep book: AMSCO Advanced Placement Human Geography, 2nd edition (Copyright 2022) by David Palmer.(ISBN: T403801 or 978-1-6636-0966-3) • Do NOT acquire/refer to any edition that was published before the 2nd edition. They are outdated!! (The cover of the book appears to the left.) • The Publisher offers the least expensive option at this website: • AP Human Geography 2nd Edition 2027 Student Edition | Perfection Learningl o Choose either the Student Edition Softcover or the Student Edition eBook. o Since this book will be used in class on a daily basis throughout the year, it is highly recommended to choose the version (softcover or eBook) that can be easily transported and accessed both in class and at home. • These chapters can also be accessed for free with this link if you are waiting foryour hard copy to arrive: • [https://sampler.perfectionlearning.com/ap-human-geo-2nd](https://sampler.perfectionlearning.com/ap-human-geo-2nd)sampler/index.html\#p=1 • Refer to the vocabulary chart file (See link below.) Complete a vocabulary chart with the key terms from each of the topics in the reading assignment. .* Refer to the next page • Be sure to label the beginning of each section of the vocabulary with the Topic number and title. • AP Human Geography Vocabulary Chart: (see file below) o [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OL](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OL) dMQu9nP3g9143r0It9MZRlkmW6kbw/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110992377918102381976&rtpof=true&sd=true o You may choose to download the chart to complete this assignment. Or, the chart may be re-created on your own notebook paper. o You may choose to organize the information for each term vertically (from top to bottom) rather than horizontally like the chart, if that is your preference. o The terms must be numbered and listed in order and there must be a line separating each term, definition & example (as shown in the chart.) (Points will be deducted if not numbered.) ***If you mistakenly skip a word, DO NOT re-do the assignment! Just add any missing terms to the end & indicate the topic that it pertains to. o DEFINITIONS MUST COME FROM THE READING ASSIGNMENT!! Do the reading and learn the content!!! Don’t just skim for the vocabulary!!! o DO YOUR OWN WORK!!! And this is NOT an exercise in Googling/copy-pasting!!! o THE EXAMPLES/DESCRIPTIONS/ADDITIONAL KEY FACTS SHOULD ALSO COME FROM THE READING PASSAGES WHEN POSSIBLE* . o *When the term relates to a visual concept, it is appropriate to use an image for the example. It would then be acceptable to do an internet search using Google images to find an example. It is also acceptable to do your own sketches o Work can be hand-written or typed. (NOTE: Studies show that students who hand write their work/notes have better retention rates!) • **You will need to refer back to these terms throughout the entire school year so do a good job! • Be sure to keep your notes safe and organized in a binder! You will need a 1 1/2”(one and a half inch) binder with 8 dividers for this class!!! • Refer to the “Contents” pg. iv-xix in the AMSCO book for the units. Set up and label 1 divider for each of the 7 units. The last divider is for the Semester Exam and AP Exam Review notes. In addition to knowing these terms, it is also important to know the following locations and regions used in AP Human Geography: These regions are explained/shown on pgs. 44-45 of the AMSCO book. • Large Regions (World Regions: A Big Picture View) & Subregions (World Regions: A Closer Look) • [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-LGPmWiVgDbiS65Pgf6UvVn8Gk2hr6yX/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-LGPmWiVgDbiS65Pgf6UvVn8Gk2hr6yX/view?usp=sharing) • Refer to the following file to practice labeling the regions!! • [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Qh60pysasDq8

FAQs

Which book and edition are required for Unit 1 vocabulary work?

What are the requirements for the vocabulary chart?

Use key terms from each topic in the reading assignment, label each section with the topic number and title, and number and list terms in order with a line separating term, definition, and example. Definitions and examples must come from the reading whenever possible, and points may be deducted if terms are not numbered.

What should be done if a word was accidentally skipped in the chart?

Do not redo the assignment. Add the missing terms to the end of the chart and indicate which topic each missing term belongs to.

Sep 20, 2026

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