World Geography

Teacher:  Coach Smith

Work phone:  929-3513

Textbook:  Glencoe World Geography Building a Global Perspective-----cost:

 

Course Description:  Survey of the physical and cultural aspects of geography.

                                  Physical geography includes geology, topography, and

                                  climates.  Cultural geography includes the regions of the

                                  world, study of current and historical lifestyles of peoples

                                  around the world.  Work will stress map skills, vocabulary

                                  GEE 21 preparation and current events.

 

Outline:

 

Unit I:  Location and Geographic Tools

Unit II:  Places and Regions

Unit III:  Physical Systems  parts 1 and 2

Unit IV:  Human Systems

Unit V:  Environment and Society

 

Grading Scale:

 

A=93-100

B=85-92

C=74-84

D=66-73

F=0-65

 

Students will be scored on unit exams, map skill exercises, cross curricular exercises and various written reports.  Also daily bonus point opportunities will be available for all students.