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World Cultural Geography
Flanagan High School
2008 – 2009 Course Syllabus
Teacher: Mr. Winans Phone: 754-323-0650 x: 3161
Subject: World Cultural Geography-
2103300 Email: Matthew.Winans@browardschools.com
Room: Portable 18
Course Description:
Through World Cultural Geography, students will develop multicultural understanding and use geographical concepts and skills to acquire information and systematically apply decision-making processes to real-life situations. They will acquire an understanding of interrelationships between people and their environment.
The content will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Study of world cultural regions in terms of
Location
Physical characteristics
Demographics
Historical Changes
Economic activity
Land use
After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to:
Exhibit a strong, positive self image and view self and others in a positive manner.
Use maps, globes, charts, graphs and other tools of geography to gather and interpret data and to draw conclusions about physical and human patterns.
Identify the relationship between physical geography and the economic, political, social, cultural and historical aspects of human activity.
Understand patterns of population growth and settlement in different cultures and environments.
Understand the interaction between culture and technology in the use, alteration and conservation of the physical environment.
Understand the interrelationships and interdependence of world cultures, races, and religions.
Apply research, study, critical-thinking and decision-making skills and demonstrate the use of new and emerging technology in problem solving.
Resources:
Supplemental: FCAT Preparation & Practice - World Geography (McDougal Littell)
Magazines: Newsweek
Websites: http://flanaganhighschool.com/
Materials:
Binder
Spiral Notebook
Novel
Notebook paper
Blue or black pens
Highlighters
Project materials
Positive attitude
Evaluation:
Broward County Grading
90 – 100% A
87 – 89% B+
80 – 86 % B
77 – 79% C+
70 – 76% C
67 – 69% D+
60 – 66% D
0 – 59% F
NOTE:
The Midterm exam will cover all of semester one content and the Final Exam will cover all of semester two content.
All school and county policies will be followed as per the Broward County Student Code of Conduct.
Material in this syllabus is subject to modification by instructor if deemed necessary.
Classroom Policies
Be respectful
Absolutely NO Profanity
Arrive to class on time
Do not talk while I am talking
Nothing goes airborne
No sleeping in class
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to obtain the work you missed
All rules and procedures in Student Code book are in effect
No make-up work/exams for unexcused absences
Make-up work for excused absences must be completed within 2 school days, otherwise you will be issued a zero
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