Seventh Grade World Geography Syllabus
Seymour Middle School
Mr. Gray
Course Overview
Welcome to World Geography. You will have the opportunity to explore the diverse people and places of the world in a course titled World Geography. You will learn about cultures from all over the world while acquiring a better understanding of the geography and history of the world.
Textbook
World Cultures and Geography
Course Outline
World Geography:
Unit 1- The Geographer’s Toolbox
Unit 2- Physical and Human Geography
Unit 3- North America
Unit 4- Central America and the Caribbean
Unit 5- South America
Unit 6- Europe
Unit 7- Russian and Eurasia
Unit 8- Africa
Unit 9- Southwest Asia
Unit 10- Australia
Beginning/End of Class- You should be in your seat with all required materials BEFORE the bell rings. At the end of class, you should be in your seat until the bell rings.
Grading Policy: Refer to Student Handbook
Missed, make-up, and late work: Refer to Student Handbook
Assessments: Student mastery will be measured on a regular basis using a variety of quizzes, exams, and projects. The quizzes will be a combination of announced and unannounced, generally measure one or two learning objectives, and be of limited point value. Exams will be preannounced and measure several learning objectives. Projects will be assigned and measure two to four learning objectives. There will be a comprehensive first semester and second semester final exam.
Academic Dishonesty: Refer to Student Handbook
Absence and Tardy Policy: Refer to Student Handbook
Students will need for class: text book, folder, writing utensil, paper, device, *additional items will be needed as projects are assigned.
I expect all students to be prepared for class and respect the ideas and opinions of others. Additionally, I expect all students to have an open mind and be prepared to work hard and achieve the best grade possible in the class.
Seymour Middle School
Mr. Gray
Course Overview
Welcome to World Geography. You will have the opportunity to explore the diverse people and places of the world in a course titled World Geography. You will learn about cultures from all over the world while acquiring a better understanding of the geography and history of the world.
Textbook
World Cultures and Geography
Course Outline
World Geography:
Unit 1- The Geographer’s Toolbox
Unit 2- Physical and Human Geography
Unit 3- North America
Unit 4- Central America and the Caribbean
Unit 5- South America
Unit 6- Europe
Unit 7- Russian and Eurasia
Unit 8- Africa
Unit 9- Southwest Asia
Unit 10- Australia
Beginning/End of Class- You should be in your seat with all required materials BEFORE the bell rings. At the end of class, you should be in your seat until the bell rings.
Grading Policy: Refer to Student Handbook
Missed, make-up, and late work: Refer to Student Handbook
Assessments: Student mastery will be measured on a regular basis using a variety of quizzes, exams, and projects. The quizzes will be a combination of announced and unannounced, generally measure one or two learning objectives, and be of limited point value. Exams will be preannounced and measure several learning objectives. Projects will be assigned and measure two to four learning objectives. There will be a comprehensive first semester and second semester final exam.
Academic Dishonesty: Refer to Student Handbook
Absence and Tardy Policy: Refer to Student Handbook
Students will need for class: text book, folder, writing utensil, paper, device, *additional items will be needed as projects are assigned.
I expect all students to be prepared for class and respect the ideas and opinions of others. Additionally, I expect all students to have an open mind and be prepared to work hard and achieve the best grade possible in the class.