Human Geography A Spatial Perspective is designed specifically for high school AP students. It aligns closely to the College Board Course and Exam Description to improve student performance on the AP Exam. The program emphasizes learning through inquiry; establishes real-world content authenticity through the storytelling of National Geographic Explorers and photographers; offers original National Geographic videos shot across the world; encourages students to write routinely and use qualitative, quantitative, and spatial information; provides Formative Assessments--including "Unpacking the FRQ activities--that increase student confidence and familiarity with course content and assessment formats; provides Summative Assessment test practice aligned to the AP exam.

Dr. Bednarz is Geography Professor Emerita at Texas A&M University. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction in Geography Education from Texas A&M University. Her M.A.T. in Geography Education is from University of Chicago, and she is a graduate (A.B.) of Mount Holyoke College for her undergraduate degree. Dr. Bednarz' awards include the Presidential Professor for Teaching Excellence in 2007; the George J. Miller Award, National Council for Geographic Education, 2005; and the University Distinguished Achievement Award, Association of Former Students, in 2004.