Geography Syllabus
E-mail address:
john.honea@wca-hsv.org
Text: Glencoe
World Geography (A
physical and Cultural Approach) 1995
Course
Objectives:
(1)
To learn about physical and cultural geography in a way that prepares students
to become thoughtful students in this world.
(2)
To uphold Geography for Life which was established in 2000 under the educate
(3) To understand Regions which are large areas that
share ideas. We will also understand the Political,
and Physical maps, different types of projections, and the use of tables, graphs,
and charts.
The students will understand
the customs, government, foods, clothing, economics and resources of each
region in the text.
(4) To understand how humans
adapt and interact with their environment.
(5) To see the world in the six
key points described by Geography for Life
A. Seeing the world in Spatial Terms
B. Elements: Places and Regions
C. Physical Systems
D. Human Systems
E. Environment and Society
F. The Power of Geography
Course Description: World Geography is a one year
course at WCA. This course offered to
seventh graders will cover everything from the seven continents to tracking the
ministry of Christ.
Extra Credit: I will give two 50 point extra
credit assignments during each semester.
Class Behavior: It is expected that students
give respectful attention to classroom learning so that all the class can benefit
together. Any behavior that takes away from this will be corrected in class and
the student will be warned. If the student still
does not respond to the correction of the teacher their name will be turned
into Mrs. Houston.
Students are expected to
be in their desks ready to begin when the class bell rings. The class
begins when the bell rings and all social conversation is
to stop and students are to use the time while the teacher takes attendance for
review or last-minute "cramming".
Gum and candy are
not allowed in the classroom.
It is expected that
students will respect the physical materials and furniture that have been
provided in the classroom. There is to be no marking or carving or disfiguring
of any kind on the items in the classroom. Gum is not allowed.
Student Handbook: Students and parents need to be
familiar with the student handbook especially the items that have to do with
absences from class (number of days allowed, and admittance policies) and the
length of time allowed for make-up work as well as the dress code.
Grading:
Test = 50 percent
Quiz = 25 percent
Homework, Project, and
Daily = 25 percent
Materials Needed: There are no special materials
needed. It is expected that students will come to class each day with their
textbook, notebook paper and writing materials.
Computer access is
necessary to get assignments and grades posted on the teacher’s web page.
As a class we will go to the computer lab to do research on the
internet. All students must have a current computer account.
Communication with
Teacher: Please communicate with me via
e-mail (there is
a link on my web page). I am happy to answer questions and work with
students and parents in this way. It is wise for parents to ask students
about particular assignments before asking me.