Geography 50 State Power Point
Due Monday May 12. 2014
European Physical Quiz: Worth 24 Points
Friday 3.14.2014
Unit 2 Test Europe and Russia
Will be taken on Friday 3.20.14
Study Guide and Essays are also due.
Unit 2 note binders will also need to be handed in on Friday for grading.
This Week’s Assignments 2.10.14-2.14.14
2nd Hour Geography 3rd Hour Geography 4th Hour Geography 6th Hour Geography
Monday Monday Monday Monday
European Physical Map European Physical Map European Physical Map European Physical Map
Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday
Rome and Greece Activity Rome and Greece Activity Rome and Greece Activity Rome and Greece Activity
Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday
Page 366 Define the Term (T.B #1) . Page 366 Define the Term (TB. #1) Page 366 Define the Term (TB. #1) Page 366 Define the Term (TB. #1)
Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday
Two Views Class Activity Two Views Class Activity Two Views Class Activity Two Views Class Activity
Friday Friday Friday Friday
Quiz Europe Map Quiz Europe Map Quiz Europe Map Quiz Europe Map
2nd Hour Geography 3rd Hour Geography 4th Hour Geography 6th Hour Geography
Monday Monday Monday Monday
European Physical Map European Physical Map European Physical Map European Physical Map
Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday
Rome and Greece Activity Rome and Greece Activity Rome and Greece Activity Rome and Greece Activity
Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday
Page 366 Define the Term (T.B #1) . Page 366 Define the Term (TB. #1) Page 366 Define the Term (TB. #1) Page 366 Define the Term (TB. #1)
Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday
Two Views Class Activity Two Views Class Activity Two Views Class Activity Two Views Class Activity
Friday Friday Friday Friday
Quiz Europe Map Quiz Europe Map Quiz Europe Map Quiz Europe Map
Funny Video: To explain an alternative hypothesis for Continental Drift-Geography Kids loved this video.
Fall Pacing Guide
Spring 2014
Unit I Geography Basics and Latin America
January 6-February 4th
February 4th Exam
Unit II Europe and Russia
February 5th-March 14th
March 14th Exam
Unit III Africa and the Middle East
March 18th-April 4th
April 4th Exam
Unit IV Asia and Australia
April 8th-April 25th
Exam 25th
Spring 2014
Unit I Geography Basics and Latin America
January 6-February 4th
February 4th Exam
Unit II Europe and Russia
February 5th-March 14th
March 14th Exam
Unit III Africa and the Middle East
March 18th-April 4th
April 4th Exam
Unit IV Asia and Australia
April 8th-April 25th
Exam 25th
Geography
Course Syllabus
TEXTBOOK: World Geography, Glencoe, 2003.
Atlas: National Geographic Student Atlas, National Geographic Society, 2009.
Course Description: Geography is the study of the earth’s physical feature, as well as the countless ways that humans, animals, and plants interact with the world around them. The world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society, and uses of geography will be discussed.
Course objectives: What you will be able to do by the end of this course.
1. 200 Points= Final Exam
2. 200 Point Project=(State Power Point due at the end of the year).
3. 125 Points Note Book Check at the end of every Unit
4. 15-20 Points for Opening Activities= 200 Points per year
5. Map Quizzes: 12 Points Weekly=240 points
6. 30 Points for your Study guide=150 Points Semester
7. 10 Weekly Participation Points-Prepared and an active participant in Points per Quarter
8. PAPERS HANDED IN WITHOUT A NAME WILL RECEIVE ZERO POINTS.
9. Late work is not accepted unless for “special Circumstances”.
Cell Phone Policy
11. PAPERS HANDED IN WITHOUT A NAME WILL RECEIVE ZERO POINTS.
12. Latework is not accepted unless for “special Circumstances”.
Classroom Expectations:
1. Be in the classroom when the bell rings with all materials: Books, Class folder, paper, pen, pencil Opening Activity, Geography Notebook and notes every day in class. Failure to bring these items will result in the loss of your daily participation points.
2. Be attentive in class. Disruptions and sleeping will not be accepted: if you choose to sleep in my class you can lose your seating privileges.
3. RESPECT:
a. The student does not disrupt activities or lecture
b. To your fellow classmates all opinions should be treated with respect, regardless of whether or not you agree with that opinion. You will have a chance to share your opinion: avoid putdowns or condescending remarks.
4. Be Positive! Refrain from profanity, racial and ethnic slurs, jokes, any language that is crude, degrading, or inappropriate for a school classroom-this will result in a referral
5. Continued failure to meet these expectations will lead to consequences starting with a warning and lecture, then a Discipline clipboard and morning detention, and finally an office referral. A blatant violation such as disrespect may lead to an immediate office referral.
6. PLAGARISM & CHEATING will never be tolerated. A student that knowingly hands in homework that is not their own will receive a zero. A student that cheats during a test will receive a zero. In addition to receiving a zero for a homework assignment or test, students will be referred to the principal’s office for cheating and parents contacted. For further offenses see student handbook.
7. Do not bring a drink, food, or gum to my classroom you will be asked to throw it away-continues abuses will result in a referral.
Procedures:
a. Guided Notes: Several times during the year you will take fill in notes over the material; these notes need to be saved in your notebook.
b. Homework: these will come in the form of Opening Activities, Open Activities will be assigned at the beginning of class and are due first of the hour on the due date.
c. Geography Notebook: This is a folder or Binder where you will keep all of your Notes, Tests, Study guides and your Syllabus. This will be examined by the teacher for a homework grade after every Unit for 25 Points each time. 100 Points Total.
d. Tests: Tests will usually be at the end of each unit, we will review the day before the exam with your Study Guide. Your Study Guide needs to be handed in Test Day and is worth 30 points also be sure to hand in your essays.
e. Class Projects: We will have one project this semester over the Constitution
The Grading Scale and attendance policy will follow what is outlined in the student handbook.
Parents that have concerns please let me know
Teacher email [email protected] or to keep up with your Homework and upcoming assignments I have my own class webpage at http://ahoskinscassville.weebly.com/
Course Syllabus
TEXTBOOK: World Geography, Glencoe, 2003.
Atlas: National Geographic Student Atlas, National Geographic Society, 2009.
Course Description: Geography is the study of the earth’s physical feature, as well as the countless ways that humans, animals, and plants interact with the world around them. The world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society, and uses of geography will be discussed.
Course objectives: What you will be able to do by the end of this course.
- Investigate and Identify the themes of culture
- Describe the physical geography and climate patterns of the earth and their relation to human geography.
- Develop critical thinking skills by examining maps, charts, graphs and tables.
- Recognize the relative locations of physical features (oceans, rivers, mountains, deserts etc) and man-made boundaries (continents, countries, states etc.)
- Develop the knowledge and skills to become a successful user of geography.
- Geography Basics and Latin America:
- Europe and Russia:
- Africa and the Middle East
- Asia and Australia
- North America micro unit-State Power Point
1. 200 Points= Final Exam
2. 200 Point Project=(State Power Point due at the end of the year).
3. 125 Points Note Book Check at the end of every Unit
4. 15-20 Points for Opening Activities= 200 Points per year
5. Map Quizzes: 12 Points Weekly=240 points
6. 30 Points for your Study guide=150 Points Semester
7. 10 Weekly Participation Points-Prepared and an active participant in Points per Quarter
8. PAPERS HANDED IN WITHOUT A NAME WILL RECEIVE ZERO POINTS.
9. Late work is not accepted unless for “special Circumstances”.
Cell Phone Policy
- Do not have your cellphones out during class or in my classroom, texting, calling or using social networks will result in your cellphone being confiscated and taken to the office.
- Cell Phone confiscation means you will be put in ISS.
- On certain days you will be allowed to use the media on cellphones, I will alert you when you need to bring your cellphones.
11. PAPERS HANDED IN WITHOUT A NAME WILL RECEIVE ZERO POINTS.
12. Latework is not accepted unless for “special Circumstances”.
Classroom Expectations:
1. Be in the classroom when the bell rings with all materials: Books, Class folder, paper, pen, pencil Opening Activity, Geography Notebook and notes every day in class. Failure to bring these items will result in the loss of your daily participation points.
2. Be attentive in class. Disruptions and sleeping will not be accepted: if you choose to sleep in my class you can lose your seating privileges.
3. RESPECT:
a. The student does not disrupt activities or lecture
b. To your fellow classmates all opinions should be treated with respect, regardless of whether or not you agree with that opinion. You will have a chance to share your opinion: avoid putdowns or condescending remarks.
4. Be Positive! Refrain from profanity, racial and ethnic slurs, jokes, any language that is crude, degrading, or inappropriate for a school classroom-this will result in a referral
5. Continued failure to meet these expectations will lead to consequences starting with a warning and lecture, then a Discipline clipboard and morning detention, and finally an office referral. A blatant violation such as disrespect may lead to an immediate office referral.
6. PLAGARISM & CHEATING will never be tolerated. A student that knowingly hands in homework that is not their own will receive a zero. A student that cheats during a test will receive a zero. In addition to receiving a zero for a homework assignment or test, students will be referred to the principal’s office for cheating and parents contacted. For further offenses see student handbook.
7. Do not bring a drink, food, or gum to my classroom you will be asked to throw it away-continues abuses will result in a referral.
Procedures:
a. Guided Notes: Several times during the year you will take fill in notes over the material; these notes need to be saved in your notebook.
b. Homework: these will come in the form of Opening Activities, Open Activities will be assigned at the beginning of class and are due first of the hour on the due date.
c. Geography Notebook: This is a folder or Binder where you will keep all of your Notes, Tests, Study guides and your Syllabus. This will be examined by the teacher for a homework grade after every Unit for 25 Points each time. 100 Points Total.
d. Tests: Tests will usually be at the end of each unit, we will review the day before the exam with your Study Guide. Your Study Guide needs to be handed in Test Day and is worth 30 points also be sure to hand in your essays.
e. Class Projects: We will have one project this semester over the Constitution
The Grading Scale and attendance policy will follow what is outlined in the student handbook.
Parents that have concerns please let me know
Teacher email [email protected] or to keep up with your Homework and upcoming assignments I have my own class webpage at http://ahoskinscassville.weebly.com/
For fun and to Test your Geographic Knowledge try the following Web pages during the Summer.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htm-A Great Website to match Countries to their Capitals and Countries to their Continents.
http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-games/-A great Game to Match the Countries to their Location.
http://www.purposegames.com/geoquiz: A great Game to time yourself see if you can beat your classmates or your own time.
http://giza3d.3ds.com/en-experience.html?L=en: A Cool Cite over Egypt and the Pyramids
http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-games/-A great Game to Match the Countries to their Location.
http://www.purposegames.com/geoquiz: A great Game to time yourself see if you can beat your classmates or your own time.
http://giza3d.3ds.com/en-experience.html?L=en: A Cool Cite over Egypt and the Pyramids