G E O G R A P H Y

GEOGRAPHY - Class Requirements: (Shantry/Grube) Course work will include daily notetaking, completion of homework and/or assignments, successful completion of writing, quizes, test papers, and open book tests. All student work should be well written, legible, and complete. Internet skills including search engines, research of geography topics, and writings from computer files are expected. Passing of a 90 MINUTE Final Exam and unit tests are required. Extra Credit is available to all students. Class participation and appropriate classroom behavior are important   Your 4th quarter teacher, Mr. G, has designed a calendar web site for all assignments and it is updated daily. It is you responsibility to consult this resource often.

CLASS RULES: No gum, candy, or food is permitted in the classroom. Bottled water is ok.

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR: If you wish to talk, you are to raise your hand and wait for recognition. You are to respect your teacher and fellow students at all times.  Vandalism artwork on desks and/or textbooks carries an after school cleaning assignment.

Course Texbook: World Geography Today, Revised Edition, Sager, Helgren - CHAPTERS - Unit 7, Unit 8, Unit 10 + application of the Internet - SW Asia & S Asia

Required Materials: Folder with fasteners. (this is your daily journal) Pens or sharpened pencils, textbooks are required in class daily.

GRADES & EXPECTATIONS

Each assignment is given points according to the difficulty of work. Your grade is calculated using total points you have earned. You have ample oppoprtunity to earn extra credit bonus points. Extra Credit activities are listed on our web site.

Scale

A - 90% - 100% - You are an AP Geographer

B - 80% - 89% -  You need a little more effort

C - 70% - 79% -  You need to turn in extra credit

D - below 69% -   You need to work harder

F - below 59% -   You need summer school

Extra Credit - 10 Bonus Points each

Using the Internet Search Engines of Google, Yahoo, or MSN, print out an article on South Asia (Indian ocean Region) write a one page, double spaced summary. Attach the the article to your summary. 10 points each. Two articles per student. Due on or before June 7th.

SW Asian Web Sites - HYPERLINKS

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia

http://geography.about.com/library/maps/blrmideast.htm

http://www.geosmile.com/physical/political_2/free_southwest_asia_maps.asp

http://www.svjhs.lcsd2.org/nhokanson/socialstudies/geography/16.html

http://iri.columbia.edu/outreach/publication/irireport/SWAsia/

http://www.michigan.gov/scope/0,1607,7-155-13497_13503_13507-45088--,00.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East

http://www.mtnforum.org/apmn/6,1,c.htm

http://usinfo.state.gov/sa/

http://www.yale.edu/ceo/Projects/swap.html

http://southwestasia.blogspot.com/2005/05/bbc-news-middle-east-iran-issues.html

http://ggweather.com/sw_asia.htm

GEOGRAPHY – South Asian Unit 10

South Asia Characteristics - pages 558–559 – Selection of key ideas by students

1.   Indian subcontinent

2.   Triangular peninsula protruding into the oceans

3.   Landform contrasts – 25% desert, mountains, 10 rivers, deltas, rain forests (Himalayan Mnts. – Mt. Everest – 29,028 ft.)

4.   20% of world’s population and growing

5.   Mixture of religions, languages, cultures

6.   Seven (7) poorer nations – resources

7.   Cities are coastal and at sea level

8.   On the Equator – Wet & Dry Monsoon Rains 10 N – 30 N latitude 62 E – 98 E   longitude

Extra Credit - 10 Bonus Points each

Using the Internet Search Engines of Google, Yahoo, or MSN, print out an article on South Asia (Indian Ocean Region) write a one page, double spaced summary. Attach the the article to your summary. 10 points each. Two articles per student. Due on or before June 7th.

S ASIAN WEB SITES

http://www.beyondbooks.com/wcu91/3.asp - South Asia Beyond Books

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Asia -South Asia Wikipedia Encyclopedia

http://www.daileytimes.com/pk/default.asp?page=story_24-52005_pg_4

http://www.southasia.net SouthAsia.net

http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/sasia.html - South Asia Regional View

http://www.aasianst.org/wwwsth.htm - South Asia

http://www.answers.com/topic/history-of-south-asia History of South Asia

DAILY JOURNAL ENTRIES

26^th April - Why are Libya and Nigeria important to the USA?

27^th April - Give three (3) examples of Apratheid in south Africa.

2^nd May – List all countries from the map on page 375.

3^rd May – How would you build a house in Michigan to save energy using geography principles?

4^th May – Which direction would you face rooftop solar collectors in Michigan and Arizona?

5^th May - Why will the fields of energy be a good source of employment for your generation.

6^th May – List 4 reasons how the NET can help you become a better geographer.

7^th May – From a geographer’s point of view, how would you build a house to save energy, both winter and summer?

8^th May – List all of the SW Asian countries?

9^th May - Why is Turkey important to the USA – give 3 reasons?

10^th May – Write the main points as an outline on Jersuleum. Pages 392-394

11^th May – Why did Syrian troops leave Lebanon recently?

12^th May – Why must a Pallestine Home Land be establish to insure peace in the Middle East?

13th May - No Journal entry.

16th May - How would you use the Internet to search the history and culture of Iraq?

17th May - What consequences to the USA economy has the Iraq vs. US wars caused?  Popcorn Reading - Saudi Arabia/ Arabian Perimeter - discussion

18th May - Why do you think that Iran is hostile to the USA?  Popcorn Reading - Saudi Arabia/ Arabian Perimeter - discussion

19th May - Why are the oil rich nations of the middle east important to the USA? - Review for Unit Test - sample questions, actual writing of sample essay questions.

SAMPLE ESSAY QUESTIONS – Put your answers on lined paper. Use complete sentences, use examples, and write with your best penmanship.

1.    What must go into a peace treaty between Israel and Palestine?

2.    From a geography standpoint, why are crude oil shipments from the Middle East constantly in danger?

3.    What makes the geography of Turkey important to the trading nations of Europe?

4.    Why is water conservation important to all nations of the Middle East?

5.    Discuss the tourist industry potential of Lebanon?

6.    Why must the USA switch to alternative energy sources such as solar instead of relying on Middle East Oil?

7.    Why did Syrian Troops leave Lebanon recently?

8.      Using the Internet, how would you search the architectural history of Solomon’s Temple?

9.    Contrast the three great religions of the Middle East.

10.                       Pick any country in the Middle East and discuss their potential for developing tourism.

Define: Use complete sentences.

Solomon's Temple

Persian Gulf

Mohammed

Zionism

Fertile Crescent

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20th May - UNIT TEST - CHAPTERS 32, 33, 34 - SW ASIA - May 20th Friday. Review of content with typical questions will occur on Thursday May 19th. The test will be essay and short definitions. 100 points total (open book, essay, short definition)

MONDAY 23rd May - Journal - Write a summary of page 558. Print out an Internet article on S. Asia. DUE TUESDAY - assignment:Review and Discussion of SW Asia Unit Test

TUESDAY 24th May - Journal - Continue writing a summary of page 558. S. Asia - page 554-561 silent reading/popcorn reading - discussion - HAND IN INTERNET ARTICLE - STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

WEDNESDAY 25th May - List the 10 rivers and 6 countries of S. Asia. S. Asia - page 562-564 popcorn reading - write out Chapter Review questions -Student presentations on NET articles

THURSDAY 26th May - No Journal - S. Asia - 564-566 Silent Reading/Popcorn Reading Chapter Review p-566 Class Discussion

FRIDAY 27th May - No Journal - S. Asia - 566-568 Silent Reading/Popcorn Reading Chapter Review p-568 class Discussion

TUESDAY 31st of May - Why does India threaten middle class and white collar jobs in America?

pages 570-573 CONTINUED READING/ STUDY CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS DISCUSSION

ASSIGNMENT: Using our web site, http://www.gamesbygrube.com/geography, select a NET article from the hyperlinks and write a one page summary. DUE THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY 1st June S Asia - Why do India's high school students score much higher in math, science, computers, English and geography than American students?

574 - 579 CONTINUED READING/STUDY-DISCUSSION

THURSDAY 2nd June S Asia - Discuss the Monsoon Season effects on the river villages of India. Web site article summaries are due. Class presentations begin.  Points awarded for the paper. Bonus points for a good presentation.

pages 580-583 Silent Reading/Popcorn Reading-discussion

FRIDAY 3rd June S Asia - STUDENT PRESENTATIONS - Mr. G's Student Presentation Podium - all students present their hyperlink one-page summaries. Class presentations, points for paper, bonus points for a good presentation. (15 points total - 10 summary, 5 presentation)

MONDAY 6th June S Asia - 584-588 - reading of final chapter. Continue sample questions on Final Exam. STUDENT PRESENTATIONS - Mr. G's Student Presentation Podium - all students present their hyperlink one-page summaries. Class presentations, points for paper, bonus points for a good presentation. (15 points total - 10 summary, 5 presentation) Journal question: Write a summary of the Indian Perimeter page 584

TUESDAY 7th June S Asia - 589-593 Reading of final chapter pages - ALL EXTRA CREDIT DUE

Journal question: Write a summary of "movement of the people" page 588 Timed questions similar to Final Exam.

WEDNESDAY 8th STUDY REVIEW - CONCEPTS - Sample Questions - timed writing experiences. Journal: Write the answers to Review and Recalling at the end of the Unit 10. Timed questions similar to Final Exam.

THURSDAY 9th June - NO JOURNAL TODAY - FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS

GEOGRAPHY REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Why is a peace treaty between Israel and Palestine necessary?

2. Why are crude oil shipments from the Middle East constantly in danger?

3. What makes the geography of Turkey important to the European and Asian trading nations?

4. Why is water conservation important to all nations of the Middle East?

5.  Why must the US switch to alternative energy sources instead of relying on Middle East Oil?

6.  How would you research the architecture of Solomon’s Temple?

7. Discuss the potential for developing tourism in the Middle East?

8. Why do India's high school students score higher in math, science, and computers, than American students?

9. Discuss the two Monsoon seasons on the river villages of India.

10. Discuss the Tsunami underwater earthquake effects on South Asian countries.

FRIDAY 10th June - Final Exam - 1st hour, (7:40 A.M.) grading, verification

MONDAY 13th June - Final Exams - paperwork grading, verification. 3rd & 4th hour exams.

TUESDAY 14th June - Final Grades - paperwork - posting. 5th and 6th hour exams. Satellite Images.

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