Shepton High School

Ms. Linda Havins
	1st Period (9:00-9:50)	Conference
	2nd Period (9:55-10:49)	Conference
	3rd Period (10:54-11:44)	World Geography Studies-Honors/PreAP
	4th Period (11:44-1:30)	Humanities
	5th Period (1:35-2:25)	Humanities
	6th Period (2:30-3:20)	Humanities
Ext. 37666	7th Period (3:25-4:15)	Humanities
Ext. 37666

Course Descriptions

World Geography Studies-Honors/PreAP [1]
World Geography Studies-PreIB [1]
Prerequisite: Teacher approval and appropriate test scores
Honors/PreAP/IB World Geography is designed for mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) as well as extension beyond this mastery. In this course, critical thinking and analytical skills will be utilized in various projects including interpretation of primary and secondary source materials. Students will use their knowledge of spatial relationships, systematic physical and human processes and the interaction between people and their environment to make intelligent decisions as citizens.

Humanities is an honors course focusing on the connections between world art, music, and literature. Students compact the world history curriculum with an in-depth study of a history of the fine arts. Students experience frequent divergent instruction; extension of prior learning; advanced critical thinking skills; problem-solving; creative interpretation and expression; advanced oral, written and visual presentation skills; self-directed study; and advanced research and advanced expository writing skills.

Textbook(s)

World Geography: World Geography Today by McDougal-Littell

Humanities: Culture and Values: A Survey of Western Humanities
(Alt. volume, 4th ed.) by Cunnigham and Reich

Supplemental Resources

N/A

Online Resources

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

Tutoring Schedule

Department Tutorial Schedule

Department Make-Up Test Schedule

Organizations Sponsored

PACE

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