Honors World Geography
Teacher: Ms. Misty Leach Room 821
Email: misty.mccrawleach@henry.k12.ga.us
The Course:
The World Geography course provides students with an introduction to both physical and cultural
geography. After an introduction to geography, students study each major region of the world. For each
region, students learn about the importance of the physical geography and its impact on the region’s
development. Students study cultural aspects of each region and examine the influence of geography on
the cultural development of each region.
The Standards: www.georgiastandards.org/standards/Georgia%20Performance%20Standards/WorldGeography.pdf
OBJECTIVES/GPS STANDARDS/OUTLINE OF THE YEAR:
Students must show mastery in the following areas they will answer the essential question (EQ): How has physical
geography created the unique and diverse cultures of the world?
Unit 1: Culture, population and religion of North America
Unit 2: South America
Unit 3: Europe, Russia and Eurasia
Unit 4: Sub-Saharan Africa
Unit 5: East Asia (China, Mongolia, Taiwan)
Unit 6: South Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives)
Unit 7: Southwest Asia (Middle East) and North Africa
Unit 8: Southeast Asia, Oceania, Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica
ABSTRACT ASSINGMENTS:
Each student will write an abstract from a newspaper, magazine or internet website (from a major
media outlet—CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, newspaper websites, etc.) The article MUST be directly related
to geography and may be related to weather fronts, earthquakes, volcanoes, pollution, desertification,
culture, etc.
The abstract must include the following:
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MLA or APA entry
Identification of the thesis statement
A summary of the article (What happened)
A description of the event’s significance (Why is it important)
Your opinion about the issue (What do you think about it? Did the author prove their thesis?)
Honors World Geography
Choice Board:
For each unit you we be given a choice board. You are to complete four items from the choice
board. This is to be done in a tic-ta-toe fashion. This will count as assessments and is completed
outside of the class. The choice board is an excellent way to show creativity and boost your test
grade.
Grading Policy:
1. Assessments/ Essays/projects: 45%
2. Daily Work (homework, classwork, quizzes, vocabulary, notebook checks): 40%
3. Semester Exam: 15% of semester grade
4. Late work, for each day an assignment is late a letter grade will be deducted. One day late means the
highest grade possible is an 89. After a week, the highest possible score is 50.
Rules and Procedures for Technology:
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Electronic Devices
1. Students may bring electronic devices to class (such as iPads, laptops, etc.) once they
have returned the Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) form to the school that gives
permission for the device to be used in class.
2. Students may take notes on their devices or look up research information; however,
students will be required to print out their notes and put them in a notebook.
Students may not use their electronic devices to: text, play games, watch videos, look at pictures or any
other non-school related activity. If students use their device inappropriately three times in a semester,
students will not be allowed to use their device any more in class for any reason.
Student Behavioral Expections:
1. Use the time between classes wisely.
2. Be seated and ready to work when the bell rings. (The bell work question should be written
down immediately upon the students’ arrival to class.)
3. Come prepared for class by bringing your mind, assignments, text, notebook, paper, pen and
pencil.
4. Respect others property, space and opinion.
5. Know and follow the rules in the Henry County student handbook
Pre/Post SLO:
This is not an EOC course; however, you are required to take a pre and post SLO. The goal of the SLO is
to show growth in the content area. The SLO will count as your final exam grade.
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Parents/ Guardians:
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doing this you are indicating your understanding/agreement. This page may be also emailed. If
emailing, simply copy the form in to a new word document and fill out the information. The email
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