Coach Ppool's Classroom

6th Grade Western Hemisphere Geography

CLASS INFORMATION

Course: Geography – Western Hemisphere

Teacher: Kyle Ppool

Room: 217


CONTACT INFORMATION

E-Mail: PpoolKW@bps-ok.org

Phone: (918) 333-4444 ext. 4064


COURSE DESCRIPTION (OKLAHOMA STATE STANDARDS)

  1. Reading and Literacy Skills in relation to Geography will be emphasized.
  2. Examine cultural and physical characteristics of the major regions of the Western Hemisphere.
  3. Look at the physical systems such as landforms and bodies of water; also learn about natural disasters.
  4. Think deeply about the human systems of the world (religion, traditions, language, social systems, and ethnicity).
  5. Analyze how humans interact with their environment in the Western Hemisphere.


COURSE OBJECTIVES (PPOOL)

  1. Build a strong comprehension of general geographical concepts and Western Geography in EVERY student.
  2. Create and facilitate a classroom environment in which critical thinking and analysis is used in regards to Geography.
  3. Expand knowledge about the world around you and broaden students’ perspectives on Western cultures.
  4. Be able to successfully navigate the Western Hemisphere using the tools and skills of a Geographer.


CURRICULUM TIMELINE (Timeline is subject to change at teacher’s discretion)

First Quarter: Classroom Procedures, Basic Geography Skills, Map Reading, Latitude and Longitude, Land and Water Features, Weather/Climate, Natural Resources, Culture

Second Quarter: United States and Canada

Third Quarter: Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

Fourth Quarter: South America


GRADING

Every student begins this class with a 100%. It is up to the STUDENT whether or not it stays that way based on the following factors:

  1. Participation/Paying Attention
  2. Daily Work/Homework
  3. Current Events Journal
  4. Projects
  5. Quizzes
  6. Tests

*Late Work: Accepted at any point in the same semester. The later the work, the lower the grade.


GRADING SCALE

A – 90-100%

B – 80-89%

C – 70-79%

D – 60-69%

F – 59% or below


BONUS POINT OPPORTUNITIES

  1. Cultural Attire (1 per quarter)
  2. Movie Review (1 per semester, must be pre-approved)
  3. Book Review (1 per semester, must be pre-approved)


CLASS MATERIALS (Teacher will inform students of other supplies when needed)

  1. Binder or Folder with paper
  2. Composition or spiral notebook
  3. Pens and Pencils
  4. Colored Pencils


CODE OF CONDUCT

  1. Earn the right to expect respect – value each other as unique and special individuals, and treat each other as such.
  2. Mistakes are opportunities to learn – we all make mistakes, realize we can all learn from them and encourage each other.
  3. Be a model student – use good manners and say “please”, “thank you”, “excuse me”, and allow others to go first!
  4. Strive for and encourage excellence – want the best for yourself and others; encourage each other, help each other, and always celebrate each other’s efforts and successes.
  5. ALWAYS REMEMBER: NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO INTERFERE WITH SOMEONE ELSE’S LEARNING.
Syllabus.docx