Teacher Name: Jared Pierce

Email: jaredpierce@scsb.org

All Lessons on Google Classroom

Google Classroom Codes -  Will be given out first day of school 

8th grade Daily Schedule 

8:30 - 9:55 1st Block Electives 

10:00 - 11:25 2nd Block 

11:30 - 12:15 3rd Block 

12:15 - 12:40 Lunch 

12:45 - 1:25 3rd Block 

1:30 - 2:00 - Smart Block - Remediation for students needing extra help

2:05 - 3:25 4th block

World Geography w/ Mr. Pierce Syllabus 

E-mail: jaredpierce@scsb.org

Available Times: Before School or during Planning 

Course Description: In this course we will look at the earth’s physical and human landscapes, including their spatial relationships, interactions, and distributions. 

Primary Textbook: Pearson: World Geography My World Interactive

Learning Management System: Students will use Google Classroom for most assignments. A class code will be provided.

Technology / Materials Requirement:  Students should report to class everyday with a fully charged Chromebook.  This course will remain as paperless as possible and most assignments will be given and returned digitally via Google Classroom.  Students should also have a notebook (a small three-ring binder with dividers and paper) and pencils/pens for activities or assignments that cannot be completed electronically.

Teaching Strategies:  In this course, a variety of teaching strategies, methods, and tools will be used in order to best prepare students for good citizenship.  The instructor will utilize a combination of lectures, reading assignments, textbook assignments, computer technology, video presentations, student projects, discussions, and “real-life” scenarios in order to aid students in understanding World Geography.

Grading System: Everything is graded 0-100.  Mini Quizzes are added together to give you one grade each unit.  Quizzes are worth a total possible 100 points and tests are worth 100 points.  However tests will be put in the grade book 2 times to make them worth more of your grade.

Course Outline:

Unit 1 - World Geography 

Unit 2 - Physical and Regional Geography

Unit 3 - Population Geography

Unit 4 - Economic Geography

Unit 5 - United States & Canada 

Unit 6 - Latin America 

Unit 7 - Europe

Unit 8 - Russia and Central Asia 

Unit 9 - Middle East 

Unit 10 - Sub Sahara Africa 

Unit 11 - South Asia 

Unit 12 - East and Southeast Asia

Unit 13 - Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica

Class Expectations:

1. Always do your best!

2. Always be respectful toward others (including their opinions) and their property.

3. Always be on time and prepared for class.

4. Always listen and follow directions the first time they are given.

5. Always raise your hand to speak or leave your seat.

Routines:

1. Students are expected to be in their seats and ready to begin by the tardy bell.

2. Students are expected to bring all materials to class every day.

3. Students are expected to make up all missed work within five days of returning to school.

4. Dismissal from class will always be by the teacher and never by the bell (“gavel to gavel”)

5. Students are expected to respect their fellow students’ right to learn.

6. Cell phone use in the classroom is prohibited at all times. 

Consequences for misconduct and violating expectations:

1. Students may be asked to speak with the teacher after class to discuss appropriate consequence(s).

2. Parents may be called if problems persist.

3. A visit with an administrator may be conducted.

4. Persistent misbehavior will result in a conference with a parent/guardian and an administrator. 

5. Students who violate the cell phone policy will have their phone taken to the main office by the school administration.

World Geography SOL Review Links