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Locate World Geography
Materials:
3-ring binder (1-inch)
4 dividers (Notes, Homework, Tests and Quizzes, Projects)
iPad and/or laptop, with ability to access Apple account
Homework folder (may be shared with other classes)
Resources:
World Geography and Cultures text by McGraw-Hill Glencoe, National Geographic Society
Course Summary:
This course will guide you through the study of Geography by examining various topics using the 5 main
themes as a lens: location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interaction. You will
learn about the world in spatial terms and gain an understanding of the interconnected nature of the
world and its people and places. The course will begin with an overview of geography skills such as map
reading, projections, map types, and navigational tools. Focus topics include climate and settlement,
population, culture, trade, conflict, and modern technology. Within each of these subjects we will learn
about various parts of the world, thus developing a greater understanding of people and places across
the globe. Current events will play a major role in our daily curriculum and will be incorporated into the
discussions surrounding our focus topics.
As with the Honors Literature course, the increased pace and volume of honors coursework within this
integrated class will generate additional reading and writing assignments; however, students will be
challenged not just to produce more work, but also to think more deeply and critically about the themes
and topics introduced in the study of world geography. The following honors humanities themes will be
addressed throughout the geography course as part of the units outlined further below:
Global Awareness
Financial, Economic, Business, & Entrepreneurial Literacy
Health Literacy
Civic Literacy
Environmental Literacy
Case Studies during each geography unit will integrate the places, cultures, and themes from each
honors literature book through discussion, written essays and multiple intelligence projects. The
following chart provides an example:
Book
Place
Germany
New Mexico
Chicago
(Nomadic)
Germany
Arkansas
Alabama
Alabama
Possible Integrated
Geography Units
1, 5, 6
2, 4, 5
3, 4, 6
1, 5
2, 3, 5, 6
2, 3, 7
2, 3, 6
2, 3, 6, 7
Mississippi
2, 3, 4, 7
France, Spain
1, 2, 3, 4
India
1, 2, 3, 4
World climates
Unit 3: Population
Unit 4: World Cultures, Kiva Project
Unit 5: Movement
Migration, economies, trade
Unit 6: Conflict
Boundaries, religion, money, resources
Unit 7: Our Changing World
Modern technology, social media, etc.
Grading:
Organization/note-taking/participation/in-class assignments = 25%
Homework = 25%
Tests/Quizzes/Essays = 25%
Projects = 25%
Expectations:
Be prepared! Be respectful and responsible! Be yourself!
Completing homework is crucial to learning and retention of information learned in class.
Therefore, I expect homework to be turned in on time, and fully completed. I understand there
might be times when homework is difficult or challenging. In those cases, rather than turning in
unfinished work or not turning it in at all, I need you to take responsibility for your work and
your learning by following these steps:
1. Call, text or email me (the night before) and let me know you are having trouble and
would like to meet. Please be specific.
2. See me first thing in the morning - we can work on it together or find a time to finish it.
3. Suggest Power Lunch or Homework Hall.
4. Write a note on your assignment regarding your confusion.
5. Be honest.