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World Geography

Ms. Dion 2015-2016


Geography studies patterns in the physical world and the ways humans adapt to and change that
world. We will see how the worlds countries and peoples are alike and how they are different.
1. Text: Geography, Arreola, Deal, Peterson and Sanders
2. iPad/notebook are required in class everyday.
3. Sequence of Chapters/Topics:
-Unit 1: The Basics of Geography
-Unit 2: The United States and Canada
-Unit 3: Latin America
-Unit 4: Europe
-Unit 5: Russia and the Republics
-Unit 6: Africa
-Unit 7: Southwest Asia
-Unit 8: South Asia
-Unit 9: East Asia
-Unit 10: Southeast Asia, Oceania and Antarctica
3.

All school rules apply: dress code, attendance, behavior.

4.

Classroom behavior:
- Enter and exit classroom in quiet, orderly manner.
- Take care of washroom needs, pencil sharpening, etc. before bell rings.
- You should be seated, ready to begin work when the bell rings.
- Treat each other with respect.
- One person speaks at a time.
- Listen attentively while other person speaks.
- There will be no walking around, talking, attempting baskets etc.
- Do not make rude side remarks.
- Leave the classroom clean - nothing left on desks or on the floor.

5.

Come to class prepared to work:


- Have all homework (written or reading) complete.
- Assignments should be on time, complete, well thought out and legible.
- Late or incomplete assignments will receive one letter grade lower each day late or
incomplete.
- Bring iPad, handouts and notebook to class every day.
- Use iPad/notebook to take notes on material discussed in class.
- You must make up all homework, class work, tests or quizzes missed due to
absence within one week; it is up to you to see me to find out what was missed and/or
when a test or quiz will be scheduled

6.

Tests / Grades
- Semester grades will be based on your test, quiz, home work and project grades.
- I am expecting your 100% effort and involvement in all aspects of this class including
class discussion.
- Cheating of any kind on any part of your work is not acceptable. School policy as stated
in the student handbook will be followed.
- All map quizzes and tests will be announced.

7.

Homework:
- You can expect some reading and/or written homework every night.
- You will complete at least one research project during the semester.

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