Geography

2020
Alec Dohanich, 126
adohanich@etchs.net
(903) 753-9400
alecdohanich.weebly.com
 
General Information 
Description 
This course is designed to help you better understand our constantly changing and complex world through
a study of geography. We will study geography from the physical, political, and cultural perspective
through the five basic geographical themes of location, place, human-environment interaction, movement,
and region. Special emphasis will be placed on geographical skills and geographic literacy (locating
countries, capitals, and physical features of the world). The class will contain various group and
individual assignments and projects.
Expectations
Students are expected to be in class on time each day with their materials. Notes will be kept in a one-inch
3-ring binder. As we finish a section of notes, students will mark important areas with a highlighter to
prepare for quizzes or tests. In class assignments are not designed to require outside work very often,
however if outside work is required, assignments should be turned in on time (typically the next school
day). Homework will be accepted late after the due date for -10 each day. Late work will be recorded in
the Weekly Participation section. Students who have an excused absence will have one day per day absent
to make up work. In addition to various tests, quizzes, and assignments, students will have various
projects assigned that delve more deeply into the region we are studying.
Grading
Tests/Projects- 60%
Quizzes/Daily Grades- 25%
Weekly Participation- 15%

Course Requirements 
Materials 
 One inch 3-ring binder
 Extra paper- notes will be printed and handed to you
 Pencil or pen
 Highlighter for marking notes during review
 Map pencils (already on supply list)
 Textbook (kept in classroom, sanitized after each use)
Schedule
Sections are planned to take about two weeks to complete. They consist of lectures, projects, weekly
assignments, review, and tests. These will vary by topic, as some sections are significantly longer than
others.
Classroom Rules
 Be Here
o Physical presence in the class is a given, but mental presence must accompany it.
 Be Respectful
o Respect the teacher, respect each other, respect the room, and respect yourself.
 Work When You Are Here
o Be productive in class to the very best of your ability.

*Remember- cell phones must be turned off and put away. If I see it or it goes off in class, I will take it up
and give it to Mr. Lapic.