Course Overview:
Geography is a study of where people, places, and things are
located. Students will also examine the people of the world and their
distinct cultures, history, and economies. We will also focus on world events
of today.
Grades:
VARIED POINT SYSTEM= TOTAL POINTS EARNED
60% Daily Work (quizzes, daily writing, bell-ringers,
notebook checks, class activities)
40%
Chapter Exams & Special Projects
Make-up Work:
Students are responsible for make-up work when absent. Ask teacher
for missing assignments at the beginning of class.
Tardies: Handled strictly by
school policy
Materials Needed:
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Textbook
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Pen/Pencil
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Small 3-Ring Binder
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Paper
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Map Pencils
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Class Fee:
$2.00
Topics Studied:
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-Physical & Human Geography
-United States & Canada
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-Latin America
-Europe
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-Northern Eurasia
-Southwest Asia
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-Africa
-South Asia
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-East Asia
-The Pacific World
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-Current Events
-The World As It Is Today
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