World Geography
Course Outline and Class Rules
Mr. Masters
This course will begin as a thorough study of the branches of geography,
including physical, human and cultural geography. It places emphasis on
understanding the importance of conservation of resources and those connections
to everyday life. It will also be thematic exploration of world regions
and cultures while emphasizing the relationship of geography to our “shrinking”
world. We will study The Pacific World and Antarctica, South Asia, East
and Southeast Asia, Africa, and Southwest Asia.
I expect that you will come to class prepared with something to write with, your agenda, an organized notebook, textbook and any homework that is due. You will receive a daily preparedness grade and homework will be collected and marked. Please keep your text covered at all times. You will need to have a 3.5” floppy disk for class.
Your notebook will be checked and graded twice each quarter; it will contain class notes, handouts, homework, tests and quizzes and projects or essays. Your notebook must be divided into sections, have no loose pages, and hold all of the work for one quarter. Homework is to be turned in at the beginning of class. If you are absent from school, you will have three days from the last day you were absent to turn in missing work (refer to your student handbook for specific details).
You will be assigned several short-term projects to supplement your current work, and periodic long-term assignments that will include research and writing. These will be announced in advance and class time may be provided for their completion.
I will be available nearly every day after school for extra help.
2. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
3. Work quietly when expected to do so.
4. Respect everyone in the classroom.
2. To expose you to regions of the world that you may not be familiar with.
3. To instill an appreciation for other people and cultures.
4. To familiarize you with global geography and to emphasize the importance of the global
community.
5. To develop you knowledge of related vocabulary and geographic terminology.
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| BONUS GRADE |
tests/quizzes 20 %
preparedness 15 %
participation 10 %
projects 25 %
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