7th Grade World Geography

David Stange

Contact sheet◦ Verify your email address is correct◦ Phone number

TCAP score sheets

It’s interesting!

It’s engaging!

It’s thought-provoking!

It involves a little bit of everything!◦ It’s also about to end…

Geography

Maps and mapping Forces of the Earth Universe/solar system Renewable and non-renewable resources Politics* International problems Current events

Some Topics

Geography in the NewsNorth 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

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.

Tests and Projects

Be on time

Be prepared to participate

Treat everyone and everything with respect

Basic Rules

Homework/Classwork - 20%

Quizzes - 30%

Projects - 20%

Tests* - 30%100%

Grading Categories

David Stange Hillsboro Elementary/Middle School

7th Grade Social Studies615-472-4560 (ext. 8025)

david.stange@wcs.edu 

wcs.edu/hems7thgradehillsboro.wikispaces.com

Thank you!

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