World Geography

10th Grade World Geography and Economics Syllabus

Mr. Ashbaugh – Room 112

ashbaughd@tracy.k12.mn.us

(507) 629-5500

Welcome to 10thth grade World Geography and Economics! The first semester we will be studying World Geography. World Geography is the study of the distribution and interaction of physical and human features on earth. The areas of study will include political and physical details relating to the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Students will analyze a variety of geographic information from a variety of sources to investigate places or answer specific geographic questions.

The second semester we will be studying Economics. The area of study will include economic systems, supply and demand, market structures, labor and wages, money and banking, saving and investing, and taxes. Students will explain and evaluate a variety of economic practices and principles and be able to apply this information to develop individual and collective financial goals and strategies.

Resources:

World Geography: HMH Global Geography Textbook – 1st semester only.

Economics: HMH Economics Textbook – 2nd semester only.

All other material will be available in class or on Google Classroom.

Classroom expectations:

Three R’s: Respect for yourself, Respect for others, and Responsibility for your actions.

Be prepared for class! Be in your seat and ready to go when the bell rings and have all necessary materials as listed in this syllabus.

Materials Needed:

Notebook/paper                 Colored Pencils

Pen/Pencil                           Folder/Binder to keep loose papers for this class only  

Grading Policy:

Tests & Quizzes – 40%

Homework/Assignments – 40%

PACE- 20%

A = 90-100   B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = 59 & below

Late Work:

Any late assignment will be dealt with in the following manner:

1 day-1 week late- assignment now worth 75%

Over 1 week- 2 weeks late- assignment now worth 50%

Over 2 weeks late- 0%

Retakes do not exist in my classroom!!

         It is also important that students have read and understand the student handbook and the policies in it.

         We will be transitioning to Google Classroom so students can expect to use that AND our online textbooks have their own site to use(links to be passed on in class). 

Retakes:

NONE.

Homework:

Most homework will be classwork that was not completed in class or there was not time to work on in class. When homework is given it is expected to be done by the next day unless noted otherwise.

Projects:

There will be multiple projects throughout the year. The projects that are groupwork, each group member is expected to contribute equally. Each group member will be expected to submit a “who did what” sheet after the project is completed. Late projects will not be accepted, the due date is final. Please speak with the teacher if you have concerns about your group, or the due date in advance.

Extra Credit:

Extra credit will not be given on an individual basis. Any extra credit opportunities will be presented to the class. It will be added to the daily work category unless otherwise stated.

Absent policy:

Being in class is vital to your success. If you have an excused absence check the file box at the student center for any missing handouts or classwork and Schoology for anything that you missed. Missing work is expected the next day in class.

Cheating:

Your grade should be a reflection of what you have truly learned, not what you can acquire from others. Today’s technology has made the ability to share and gather information much easier than in the past. Online sites, books, etc. are resources and should be treated as such, they must ALWAYS be cited in any work that you do. Not citing resources you use is considered cheating.

ANY AND ALL instances of cheating will result in a 0 for that assignment and referral to the office. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying other students work of any kind, changing a couple words from a website and submitting it as yours, sneaking notes in to use on a test or quiz, using AI to complete an assignment, any other form of plagiarism.

Behavioral Consequences:

1st Warning, verbal reminder about expected behavior.

2nd Discussion with student, possible detention and/or email to parent regarding behavior.

3rd Referral to administration for repeated infractions and/or severe behavior problem(s) and an email to parents regarding behavior.

E-Learning Day:

All assignments will be posted to Google Classroom by 9:30am. Students will be expected to complete an assignment that should NOT take more than 20 minutes. There will ALWAYS be a task that requires some sort of response from the student that day. Please ensure you read all the instructions. I will be online during normal school hours 8-3:30 on E-Learning days for any questions or concerns.

Cell Phone Policy:

School board policy states all cell phones must remain in student lockers during school hours. If students are seen with a phone/using a Bluetooth device it will be sent directly to the office. Please refer to school policy for more information.

Other Items of Importance:

·   No food in class

·   Water or drinks with a cap

·   No computer games, videos, or inappropriate web sites – if you are using your computer inappropriately during class time you will receive a 0 for participation that day