ABOUT THE COURSE:
World Geography is more than learning the location of places; it addresses all aspects of cultural and physical geography. Throughout the year, we will examine every region of the world, and learn about the land, people, customs, belief systems, government, economics, modern history, and current events that make that region of the world unique. After completing the course, you will better understand the diverse world in which live and understand different perspectives of various cultures.

Scope and Sequence

1st Semester

Patterns: Background of Geography and Skills
Diffusion of Ideas: North America
Stages of Development: Developing World & Latin                            America
Unification vs. Balkanization: Europe

GRADING POLICIES:
75% major grades (tests, essays, projects)
25% minor grades (daily assignments, daily quizzes)
The semester final is 25% of the semester grade.  Each 6 weeks is 25% of the semester grade, as well.

LATE WORK:
You will have one day for each day of excused absence to make up work.  When a student is absent from class, it is the sole responsibility of the student to get their makeup work from the appropriate bin.  Makeup tests and quizzes need to be scheduled with the individual teacher.  If a student is absent on a major project due date, that assignment is DUE THE FIRST DAY THE STUDENT RETURNS TO CLASS; otherwise, the grade is a zero.  NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED EVER!!!!!   Unexcused absences, as determined by sub school, will be recorded as a ZERO in the gradebook.

Class Website:  http://mypisd.edu
Contains class calendar, research links, handout downloads, and other information