Textbook: World Geography by Dr. Richard G.
Boehm, et al.
Objective: The purpose of this
course is to provide challenging instruction in World Geography,
introducing students to people, places, and environments at local,
regional, national, and international levels from the spatial and
ecological perspectives of geography.
Evaluation: 1. Maps and other
worksheets count as one grade each.
2. Quizzes count as two map grades
each.
3. Notebooks checks count as four
map grades each.
4. Projects and presentations
count as five map grades each.
5. Tests (objective and essay)
count as five map grades each. In
recognition of the
challenges posed by an honours course, three
points will be added to each student’s final grade.
Extra credit will not
be assigned to improve a grade.
Work is late if it
is not ready to be handed in at the beginning of class (unless
otherwise instructed). Late work will receive a penalty of 5
points per day, and must be submitted within five days of the due
date. Missed tests must be made up within three days of a
student’s return to school. Tests may require an hour and a half, so
always be present on test days!
Rules:
1. Be punctual.
2. Respect the rights of others.
3. Be honest.
4. Be prepared: bring materials to class each
day.
5. Keep the room clean.
6. Stay awake and participate. Sleeping or
other inattention may result in a daily grade of zero.
7. Quid pro
quo
APR 21 NO SCHOOL(if
inclement weather days are unused) APR
22 World War II
APR 23 History
of
Southeast Asia (Map Quiz)
APR 24 The War in Vietnam
APR 25 Dear America