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Geography Syllabus

7th Grade Geography Syllabus

Mr. Haney             Room 157

5 Periods a week      Full year course

 

Course Content:

               This course looks at the geography of the different countries of the world.  Geography is the study of the world’s people, places, and environments.  When examining a country or region, we will look at the landscape, the climate, economic activity, a brief history of how it has developed, people, and some problems it is facing.

     We will also look at the tools geographers use to gather the information they have obtained over time.  We will also look at the earth itself, its different landforms, its rotation around the sun, etc.

     At the end of this course, you will be able to be given a place on earth and describe its landforms, climates, and how people there make a living.

 

Textbook:

Boehm, Richard. Discovering World Geography. Columbus, OH: Glencoe / McGraw-Hill Education, 2014.

 

Grading:

  • Tests – Tests will be worth 100 points each.  We will have three to five tests per 9 weeks.
  • Quizzes – Quizzes will be worth 20 to 30 points and will be given occasionally to gauge student learning on specific topics.  We will have two to four quizzes per 9 weeks.
  • Classwork / Homework – Classwork and homework are a significant part of this course.  Homework packets will be given for each chapter and will be worth 60 points.  Students will be given time during class to work on these packets and will use these packets to help prepare for chapter tests.
  • Class Participation – Class participation grades will be given periodically during the 9 weeks.  Students will receive up to 70 participation points per 9 weeks.

 

Class Rules:

  • Arrive to class on time.
  • Students must be in their assigned seats at the bell. Anyone late, without a pass, will receive a disciplinary referral (“write up”).
  • Be prepared for class.
  • Students are expected to have their textbooks, notes, homework, and a pen or pencil for EACH class period.
  • Do not keep me from teaching or another person from learning:
  • Any disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
  • Students will not be permitted to leave the classroom during class. (Except for Emergencies)
  • No candy, food or drinks are allowed in the classroom.
  • Treat yourself and others with respect.
  • Raise hand to answer or ask a question.
  • When the teacher is talking, NO ONE else is.
  • Do not talk when someone else is answering a question.
  • Keep your hands and mean, inappropriate opinions to yourself.
  • Follow the other school rules.

 


 

Penalties:

All disciplinary penalties will follow the standards set forth in the Student Handbook. 

  • Minor offenses not covered in the student handbook will result in a warning and loss of class participation points.  A low level referral may also be issued.   If the problem continues or reoccurs, then a disciplinary referral (“write up”) that will be addressed by the assistant principal will be issued. 
  • Cheating
    • 1st Offense:          Repeating the assignment for half credit.
    • 2nd Offense:         A zero for the assignment.
    • 3rd Offense:          Different assignments from the rest of the class.

 

Late Work:

Each student should make every effort to hand their work in on time.  Late work will follow the guidelines set forth in the student handbook.  If you are absent the day of a test or quiz you will be expected to make it up within 5 days of your return to school.  If you have an extended illness or other special circumstances, please inform me so we can potentially reach an alternative.

  • If a student is not absent the day that the assignment is assigned or due:
    • LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED UP TO ONE DAY LATE FOR UP TO 1/2 CREDIT. FAILURE TO COMPLETE HOMEWORK WILL SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE STUDENT’S CHANCES OF PASSING THIS CLASS.
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