World Geography

Fayetteville Junior High School 2007-2008

Hastings

Course Description: In World Geography, students study people, places, and environments at local, regional, national, and international levels from the spatial and ecological perspectives of geography.

Course Outline

I. Tools of Geography

a. Six Basic Elements of Geography

b. Graphing the Earth

c. Basic Mapping Skills

II. Physical Geography

a. Earth in Space

b. Physical Features

c. Weather & Climate

III. Population Geography

a. Population Settlements & Migrations

b. Urban vs. Rural Development

c. World Economic Systems

d. Political Patterns

e. Developing vs. Technological Countries

f. Survey of World Religions & Cultures

IV. Regional Geography

a. North America

b. Europe

c. North Asia & Russia

d. The Middle East

e. Sub-Saharan Africa

f. South & South East Asia

g. Australia & The Pacific World

V. Global Focus

a. Global Interdependence

b. Multinational Organizations

Other Useful Information for the Course

I. Classroom Rules

A. Any student who is not in his/her seat when the bell rings is considered tardy.

B. Each student is expected to remain seated unless given permission by teacher.

C. Each student is to bring needed materials to class.

D. A student should raise his/her hand in order to be recognized before speaking.

E. Each student should pay attention and follow rules and directions the first time given.

F. In addition to classroom rules, all school rules will be enforced.

II. Classroom Policies

A. Homework will not be given daily; however, classwork will be completed daily and turned in to be graded. When a student is absent, it is the responsibility of the student to make up missed work within three days.

B. Each student is required to have a notebook for this class.

C. A project will be assigned each nine weeks. Projects will be assigned in ample time for the student to complete and will count as a test grade.

III. Grading Policy

A. Test grades will count 50% of final grade.

B. Homework grade, notebook grade, current events, and quiz average will make up the other 50%.

IV. Materials

A. No. 2 lead pencils

B. Red ink pen for checking work.

C. Three-ring binder with side pockets

D. Wide ruled notebook paper

E. Colored Pencils

V. Extra Credit

A. Each student having perfect attendance in the class is given two points on his/her final grade.