Computer Based Geography
2002-2003 School Year
Teacher: Ms. Taylor Class: 223 E-Mail: calipas27@aol.com
GOALS:
1. You will develop an
understanding of the role of geography in current world issues and relate
them to their historical and cultural backgrounds.
2.
You will
study the world’s different regions from a multicultural perspective.
3. You will
use the major themes of geography: place; location; region; movement and
human environment interaction to study the world and its people.
First
Marking Period:
A. Location
B. Place
C. Human/Environment
Interaction
D. Movement
E. Region
II.
The History of
A. The
Five Themes Of MHS
B. The
Historical and Cultural Background
1. The
Past- Education
2. Economy
3. Solutions
A. Physical
Geography: Ring of Fire and Weather
Phenomena
B. Challenges
of Emerging Nations
1. Government
2. Trade
3.
Cultural
Diversity
A. Current
Issues
1. Population
Distribution
2. Pollution
III.
Struggle for Power
A. Physical
Geography: Climate Regions
B. Environmental
Concerns- Deforestation of the Amazon River Basin
A. Interviews
B. Map
Making
A. Community
Project
B. I-Search
Research Paper
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Grading:
Tests and Quizzes: 20%
Unit Notebooks: 20%
Unit Projects: 25%
Computer Activities: 15%
Attendance and Behavior Charts: 10%
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You will receive a homework packet every Monday and it is
due the following Monday. There are no make-ups for homework.
Homework will consist of:
Ø Map
Work
Ø Current
Event
Ø Writing
Assignment
Ø An
assignment pertaining to the weeks lessons.
Computers:
Computers will play an important role in the class. Write down your username and password below.
Username:
Password:
The class website can be found at: mhs2006.tripod.com
and you will be able to check your grades by going to mygradebook.com. You will need the following information to
log-on:
Class ID:
Student ID:
Password (same as the one above):
We will work on the
following computer goals:
Ø
Typing
Ø
Word processing
Ø
Databases
Ø
Charts and graphs
Ø
Power Point
Ø
Using the Internet
Ø
Creating a Digital Portfolio
While in the computer lab the last 5-10 minutes will be
free time for you to check email and surf the web.
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A respectful classroom is one in which everyone feels safe to be there and comfortable to express ideas. Any attempts to make the classroom an unsafe place (teasing, name-calling, using slurs, yelling) will not be tolerated.
Expectations:
1. Bring
all materials to class
2. Be
seated when the bell rings
3. Participate
and listen actively
4. To use
positive language
5. Respect
yourself, others, school and the environment
6. To do
your Personal Best
Detention: For disrespecting a safe learning environment
Ø
Warning: Name
on the board
Ø
3 minutes
during passing periods: One
Check
Ø
5 minutes
during passing periods: Two
Checks
Ø
Sent out of
class and 30 minutes of
detention
after school: Three
Checks
If you are sent out of the classroom more than two
times you are not invited back to the classroom without a parent or guardian
meeting.
Positive Actions:
Ø
Phone calls
home
Ø
Positive
Letters
Ø
Class Raffle
Please read the above with your child and sign your names below. Include an email address and phone number where you may be reached. Never hesitate to call me at the school 415-241-6240 ext. 3223 or email me at calipas27@aol.com. This form is also available on line at the class website: mhs2006.tripod.com. You may also check grades and attendance at mygradebook.com.
Student Name________________________________________________________
Student Signature_____________________________________________________
Parent Name _________________________________________________________
Parent Signature______________________________________________________
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