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World Geography Mr. Torrens Room 506. Email: mtorrens@lgsuhsd.org Website: at SHS website Phone: 867-3411 ext. 310. World Geography Overview. Class Topics Cultural Geography South Asia Latin America Middle East Africa. World Geography Activities. In Class Current Events
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World GeographyMr. TorrensRoom 506 Email: mtorrens@lgsuhsd.org Website: at SHS website Phone: 867-3411 ext. 310
World Geography Overview Class Topics • Cultural Geography • South Asia • Latin America • Middle East • Africa
World Geography Activities • In Class • Current Events • Kids will NEED: Google Earth on home computers, signed Technology Agreements (posted on Technology page), and USB. • Activities: Research Center, World’s Fair, Simulations, and Powerpoint project for the Final Exam (no multiple choice test), some lectures (posted on website) • During Tutorials (I try to establish the same topic for the week so kids can stop by Mon, Wed, or Fri.) • Individual Teacher Consultations • Project Planning and Coordination • Test Debriefs • Outside of Class • Homework (30-45 minutes) • Online Map tests of Middle East, South America, Asia, and Africa (instructions on website)
World’s Fair • TBA • Small Gym • 7:30 am to 2:30 pm • Parents and families welcome • Parent Photographer Needed!
What Can You Do? • Sign Technology Agreements • Support Saratoga Foundation and PTSA • County Library Card Optional • Guest Speaker • Talk current events at home • Study groups with Pizza Email: matt.torrens@saratogahigh.org Phone: 867-3411 ext. 310