“Around the World in 180 Days”
9th Grade Geography
Class Description: This class will be broken into seven sections, with one continent studied in each section. Each section will include the study of geography (map work), religion, culture, current events, and some history. Each section will include class lecture, homework (research, small projects, some reading), class discussion, and a quiz. Research and discussion will be guided, and we will build on research and note taking skills throughout the year. One research paper per semester will also be assigned. A special research and writing workshop will take place in September.
Required Materials:
Each student will need the following:
-“Around the World in 180 Days” student work book by Sherrie Payne
-a 1 inch three-ring binder
-7 tabbed dividers
Grades:
Grades for the following will be taken:
-Notebook projects (1-3 assigned per section)
-Homework questions/class discussions
-Quizzes (1 per section)
-Research papers (1 per semester)
Class Schedule:
The following is a tentative schedule for the year. Extra classes may need to be added periodically before biology classes on Thursdays.
Semester II Syllabus
Tuesday, February 4 – South America Geography/History
Tuesday, February 11 – South America Culture/Religion/Current Events
Thursday, February 13 – Essay Workshop: Thesis/Focus
Tuesday, February 18 – South America Exam
Essay Topic Due
Tuesday, March 3 – Asia Geography/History
Thursday, March 5 – Asia Culture/Religion/Current Events
Tuesday, March 17 – Asia Exam
Outline Due
Tuesday, March 24 – Europe Geography/History
Tuesday, April 7 – Europe Culture/Religion/Current Events
Tuesday, April 14 – Europe Exam
Rough Draft Due
Tuesday, April 21 – North America Geography
Thursday, May 7 – Final Exam
Final Draft Due
*Extra classes are highlighted in yellow. Essay due dates are bold.
