Sixth Grade Geography: Western Hemisphere
2009-2010
Mr. Wells -- B206
World and Its People: Western Hemisphere, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2005.
This geography course focuses on physical geography of the western hemisphere. The five themes of geography provide the focus for the study of political, economic, and cultural forces of the western hemisphere. To demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of history and geography, the student is encouraged to prepare an entry for History Day competition.
Internet Resources
OKCPS academic standards are found on the district and CSAS home page. These standards will be reflected in daily and weekly lesson plans.
Academic Expectations and Grading Procedures
Students are expected to:
Classroom Rules / Assertive Discipline Plan
As a teacher, I am committed to working together as a team with students and parents to develop the kind of behavior in students that will prepare them to be productive and learn self-discipline. Together, we can establish the best teaching and learning environment possible for the teacher and students.
In addition to written and oral reports, there will be short daily assignments, as well as weekly reading and written assignments. The weekly assignments will be assigned at the beginning of the week and will be due at the end of the week; they are based on the reading content of the textbook. It is important that students complete the out-of-class reading and written assignments so that class participation is enhanced.
Students' grades will come from daily assignments, homework, class participation, notebooks/portfolios, nine weeks and semester tests, and projects. Students will often have bonus assignments. All work during excused absences will follow the school policy. All unexcused absences will be handled according to the attendance policy of Classen SAS.
| Quiz, portfolio (notebook), projects, tests, written reports, oral reports, etc. will be graded as follows: | |
| 100-90 | A |
| 89-80 | B |
| 79-70 | C |
| 69-60 | D |
| 59 or below | F |
Telephone Number: 787-9190
Email address: Gotham4@cox.net
A 1" three-ring notebook, notebook paper, blue or black ink pens, pencils, one box of Kleenex, glue stick, hole punch, ruler, planner 3" x 5" note cards.