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Textbook Fox News CNN ** 7th Grade World Geography Syllabus **

Welcome to World Geography! Below you will find the topics of study for 1st Semester: Fall 2012

Cost of textbook:
 * ** Unit ** ||  ** Length of Time **  ||
 * ** Unit 1 Concepts and Themes ** ||  ** 1 Week **  ||
 * ** Unit 2 Geography of Middle East ** ||  ** 3 Weeks **  ||
 * ** Unit 3 Middle Eastern Political/ Economic Systems ** ||  ** 3 Weeks **  ||
 * ** Unit 4 Origins of Modern Southwest Asia ** ||  ** 2 Weeks **  ||
 * ** Unit 5 Geography of Africa ** ||  ** 2 Weeks **  ||
 * ** Unit 6 Africa Today: Political/Economic Systems ** ||  ** 5 Weeks **  ||
 * ** Unit 7 Origins of Africa ** ||  ** 2 Weeks **  ||

As you can tell, we have a lot of material to cover this year. Hopefully, as a class, we can stay on track and not waste any time. My hope is that you are able to have fun learning as much as possible about World Geography. Your education is very important to me as a teacher and I look forward to a wonderful year with each of you.

Pencils Notebook Paper Pens Composition Book Colored Pencils Pencil sharpener 1 pack of index cards (keep at home)
 * __ Materials: __**

The assignments may include readings, summaries, and/or worksheets. It is important to complete all daily assignments because you may be quizzed over that material the next day. Assignments are checked and discussed in class the following day. However, they will not be collected until the day of the test unless it is a special project.
 * __ Daily Work: __**

It is mandatory to keep a notebook on a daily basis. You need to start each day with a clean sheet of paper. It should be labeled with the **date**, **page number at bottom**, and the **name of the assignment.** Your notebook should include: a **“notes”** section, a **“daily work”** section, a **“quizzes”** section, and a **“test”** section. Each week, you will be required to get a parent to sign your notebook for a grade.
 * __ Interactive Notebook: __**

Since you are unable to learn if you are not in the classroom, please do not ask to go to the restroom, clinic, or your locker unless it is an emergency. During the designated locker breaks, make sure that you have everything you need for my class. You will need the materials listed including your notebook (with homework) and textbook **every day.** It is your responsibility to make sure that nothing is forgotten. You should also go to the restroom and get water at the designated restroom break times.
 * __ Restroom/Clinic/Locker Policy: __**

While waiting to enter the classroom each day, stand beside the door and as closely to the wall as possible. Make sure to keep your voices low and your hands to yourself. When you enter the room, sit in your assigned seat. Get out your notebook and begin working on that day’s warm-up. After completing the warm-up task, you need to look over your homework from the night before. You should also make sure that your pencils are sharpened (one person at a time). During this time, I will be checking the roll. If you come to class after I have closed the door and you do not have a pass, you are considered tardy. Two tardies will result in a phone call home. When you are tardy three times, you will be assigned detention hall. **You are required to bring your textbook to class everyday**. We may not use it, but bring it anyway.
 * __ Daily Procedures: __**


 * Grading: **
 * Please refer to the 2012-2013 Standards-Based Assessment, Grading and Reporting Middle School Parent Guide for your child’s grade. **