Go to below address for copy of Promethean presentation on Intro. to HG.
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=55531657
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Class Syllabus
AP Human Geography Course Overview
Dr. Haley, Room 158
Email: THaley6817@aol.com OR pamela.haley@browardschools.com
Phone: 754-322-0650
Website: http://dbhshg2011-12.blogspot.com/
The course is structured according to the course outline found in the AP Human Geography Course Description published by the College Board. There are seven units of study. At the beginning of each unit, students receive a unit calendar that indicates the lecture topics or activities for each day, the reading assignments, the quiz dates, and other information about the unit. The primary textbook for the course is the seventh edition of The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography by James M. Rubenstein.
The AP Examination in Human Geography is approximately two hours long, and consists of a 60-minute multiple-choice section and a 75-minute free-response section. Each portion of the examination will account for 50% of the student's final score.
Grading
Grading follows Broward County School District scale. Tests, writing, projects, and other assignments (50%), homework, seatwork, and group presentations (20%), and quizzes (25%). You will also be given checks for home/seatwork assignments (5 checks = A, 4 checks - B, etc.). 5% of your overall grade will be for class participation, which includes but is not limited to participation in seminars, attendance, effort, and behavior.
Makeup assignments need to be completed within two weeks of missed assignments. Check email or learning partner for missed work.
Written expression is a vital part of this class as clear writing encourages clear thinking. As Ernest Hemingway said, "Write simply, but do not think simply." Correct usage of English language is required of all writing assignments. Grammar, usage, and coherency will count toward your evaluation. Please proofread! For every school day late in submitting an assignment, your paper will be marked down 5 points for a maximum of 25 points.
Writing Scale
1. 90-100 (A- to A+) Well-organized and high quality work that shows originality and
creativity. Extra steps taken for developing a verbal or visual style.
2. 80-89 (B- to B+) High quality, well organized, needs some revision, and shows some
attention to style and visual design.
3. 70-79 (C- to C+) Assignment completed, needs some revision, and has logical
structure. Style is straightforward but unremarkable.
4. 60-69 (D- to D+) Assignment completed but poor quality. Needs significant revision.
Lacks organization.
5. <60 (F) Little or no effort. Did not do assignment.
Class Discussion
This class will have Socratic seminars. Because of the occasional volatile nature during these discussions, the following behaviors are expected:
• Students do not need to raise hands to enter a discussion, but they must not interrupt the
speaker.
• If one disagrees with the speaker, allow the speaker to finish her/his thought, and say, "1
respectfully disagree."
• All students are expected to participate verbally. However, no individual student will be
allowed to dominate discussion. 1 will call on students who do not participate in
discussion. Be ready to provide scholarly evidence for your point of view. Please avoid
personal anecdotes such as "I know somebody who ..." This class is more about group
behavior, not individuals. Avoid opinions unless you have support.
• Please do not speak while somebody else is speaking. This is a serious infraction
because it distracts the speaker, other students, and the teacher, and in doing so
compromises the learning environment. Detentions will be given for this. After two
detentions, parents will be called.
Classroom Procedures
• Please keep a notebook with a copy of all vocabulary word note cards, handouts, graded
and checked assignments, the AP and class syllabus, etc. You will need this to review for
your AP test. In addition, if a mistake is made on your grade, you have proof of your
grade. I recommend a two-inch binder.
• Each student will be assigned a learning partner. This is the person who you will call or
email when you miss an assignment. Assignments should follow the syllabus; however,
there might be variations. Your learning partner will also proofread his/her partner's
paper before submission.
• If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get missing assignments. This can be
accomplished from: (1) your learning partner, or (2) web page postings. Before asking
me, please access these resources. It is your responsibility to arrange for make-ups. If
possible, you can make up assignments in class. However, lunch or after school make-ups
may be required.
• Be in your seat and ready to begin class by last bell. If you come in late, please take
your seat as inconspicuously as possible. Please remain in seat until bell.
• Personal questions or concerns will be dealt with after class, by appointment, or email.
If you have a concern with me or classroom procedures, please see me after class or make
an appointment for after school.
• Please avoid coming in late for class - even with a pass. Tardiness is a disruption and
interrupts class flow.
• Do not ask for passes or to shaipen pencils during the middle of discussion or lecture.
Everyone will be given six passes per term. You will be given up to 10 extra credit points
if you do not use these passes. Student generated pink passes will count as double
jeopardy. Unless there is a dire emergency, never interrupt a lecture or presentation.
Please wait until lecture, discussion, has been completed.
• Bring a #2 pencil for Scantron quizzes
• Any form of dishonesty will be dealt with severely. This includes copying homework or
plagiarism.
• Computer skills are required for this class such as email, Internet research, and word
processing for writing assignments. If you do not have access to a home computer, use
the ones in the media center.
• Rudeness is unacceptable. Full attention should be given to class topics. At this time,
refrain from looking at photographs, doing crossword puzzles, work from other classes,
etc.
• If used during class, electronic audio devices will be confiscated. Your parent must see
bookkeeper in main office for return of device.
• Any backtalk or other rude behaviors will be noted. If behavior interferes with learning
environment, student will be removed from class. (See additional behavior requirements
on Hostility handout.)
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO CLASSROOM PROCEDURES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: PARENT NOTIFICATION, DETENTIONS, AND REFERRALS.
Note: This syllabus is a guide. Changes may be necessary as course progresses.
Course Planner
Quarter 1 (Term 6)
Week 1-2 Geography: Its Nature and Perspectives
Pre-tests
What is Human Geography?
Powerpoint: Introduction to Human Geography
Promethean Board: Barrens vocab. 1
Week 3-4 Map Fundamentals
Promethean Board: Barrens vocab. 2
Interactive map web site: http://yourchildlearns.com/
Power of Place series: #1: "One Earth, Many Scales"
Homework video (map fundamentals):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnpJQ4IMglY&NR=l
Weeks 5-7 Population
Rubenstein, Ch. 2-3
Promethean Board: HG population
Homework Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch7v~9 9SutNmtFk
Power of Place Series: #21: "Population Geography"
World Population: A Graphic Simulation
Week 8 Introduction to Cultural Patterns and Processes
Promethean Board: Cultural Geo. Flipchart
Week 9 Review and Exam
Quarter 2 (Term 7)
Weeks 1-3 Finish Cultural Geography
Rubenstein, Ch. 4-7
BEEP: How to Study Culture
Power of Place Series: #25: "Ethnic Fragmentation in Canada"
In Search of the First Language
Wetback
Hillbilly
Weeks 4-6 Political Organization of Space
Rubenstein, Ch. 8
Promethean Board: political flipchart
Power of Place series: #2: "Boundaries and Borderlands"
Weeks 7-8 Agricultural and Rural Land Use
Rubenstein, Ch. 10, 14 (Key Issue 3)
Promethean Board: Agricultural and Rural vocab. review
Videos:
King Corn
A Hot Dog Program
Food fnc
Week 9 - Review and exam
Quarter 3 (Term 8)
Weeks 1-4 Industrialization and Economic Development
Rubenstein, Ch. 9, 11, 14 (Key Issues 1 and 2) Promethean Board: HG Economics Power of Place series: #18: "Oil and Water" Video: End of Suburbia BEEP: Asia's Global Influence
Weeks 5-8 Cities and Urban Land Use
Rubenstein, Ch. 12-13
BEEP: Place and People:
Asia Pacific: Bangkok: Gridlock City
Changing China: Urban Development in Shanghai
Power of Place series:
#16: "Rural and Urban Contrasts" #15: "Global Interactions" #24: "Cityscapes, Suburban Sprawl" #11: "A Challenge for Two Old Cities"
Week 9 Review and exam
Quarter 4 (Term 9)
This quarter will focus on any topics not fully covered previously, practice exams, and review for AP
Human Geography Exam.
Great Links
http://vvw\v.triviaplaza.coniygcograuhv-world-quizzes/ http://wvvvv.quia.com/pages/mrsbcllaphg.html http://vvvvw.lcarner.org/rcsources/series 180.html (Power of Place series)
http://yourchildlearns.com/
quizlet.com
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