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7 th Grade World Geography. David Stange. Contact sheet Verify your email address is correct Phone number TCAP score sheets. Geography. It’s interesting! It’s engaging! It’s thought-provoking! It involves a little bit of everything! It’s also about to end…. Some Topics.
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7th Grade World Geography David Stange
Contact sheet • Verify your email address is correct • Phone number • TCAP score sheets
Geography • It’s interesting! • It’s engaging! • It’s thought-provoking! • It involves a little bit of everything! • It’s also about to end…
Some Topics • Maps and mapping • Forces of the Earth • Universe/solar system • Renewable and non-renewable resources • Politics* • International problems • Current events
Geography in the News North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un is threatening nuclear war with South Korea and the US. Do you think the US military should continue to show strength to the North Koreans, which could spark a real war, or should we back off, hoping they are just bluffing? Explain.
PowerPoint or Prezi • Lots of quizzes • Usually 4-6 questions each • Review games • Homework • Textbook • …Like having a conversation
Tests and Projects • Test format • Multiple choice • Matching • True/false • Short answer • Fill in the blank • Essay • Study guides • Projects • Creating maps, news broadcasts, presentations covering each continent, books, etc.
Basic Rules • Be on time • Be prepared to participate • Treat everyone and everything with respect
Grading Categories • Homework/Classwork - 20% • Quizzes - 30% • Projects - 20% • Tests* - 30% 100%
Contact Information David Stange Hillsboro Elementary/Middle School 7th Grade Social Studies 615-472-4560 (ext. 8025) david.stange@wcs.edu wcs.edu/hems 7thgradehillsboro.wikispaces.com Thank you!