Saturday, February 27, 2010

AP World 02/26/10

The took a RQ on the first half of chapter 23. The students need to finish reading the rest of Chapter 23 pages 550-to the end of chapter and be ready for a RQ on Tuesday.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

All Geo Classes 02/25/10

Today we took a quiz covering the forces of conflict and cooperation that we have been studying for the past two days. We then took notes on the 5 major religions in chart form. At the end of class the Unit 3 Review sheet was passed out. Make sure you complete that review and study for your test that is tomorrow. Review sheets are due tomorrow before the test.

AP World 02/24/10

The students need to read pages 535-550 and be ready for a reading quiz next class. The students also need to carefully read the document on page 545-546 and answer all questions all associated with those documents. The questions will be collected for a grade on Friday.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

All Geo Classes 02/24/10

Today we went over the forces of conflict related to spatial divisions. We will have a quiz on forces of conflict and forces of cooperation tomorrow morning. Tomorrow the 1st period class will need to also bring a book to read for the Menchville SMART Reading program. This will take place at the end of the period. You should begin studying tonight for the Unit 3 test on Friday.

Monday, February 22, 2010

All Geo Classes 02/22/10

Today we began Unit 3, Cultural Geography. We covered language and ethnic heritage. We then filled out a worksheet on how these can link or divide regions. There is no homework tonight. Please use tonight to make up any work that you are missing, and turn that work in as soon as possible.

AP World 02/22/10

The students need to study their review sheets for their test that is on Wednesday. The test covers Stearns Chapters 19-22. There will be a review session in Cafe 3 on Tuesday from 2:15-3:00.

Friday, February 19, 2010

All Geo Classes 02/19/10

The students took their Unit 2 test today. Review sheets were collected for a grade. Student need to answer Terms and Places and Main Idea questions on pages 77 and 86(maybe page 84 if 86 is not the right page?). This will be collected for a grade on Monday.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

AP World 02/18/10

Students wrote an essay on women and Latin AMerica compared to women in the Safavid Empire. Students need to read the second half on chapter 22 (page 513- to the end) and be ready for a reading quiz next class. We will get review sheets Monday and take a test on Chapter 19-22 on Wednesday.

All Geo Classes 02/18/10

Students need to finish their review sheets for homework tonight. And they need to study for their test on Physical Geography tomorrow! Review sheets will be collected for a grade.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

AP World 02/16/10

Students will have a RQ on Chapter 22 pages 499-512. The students will also have a comparative essay on the role of women in Latin America(Chapter 19) and the Safavid Empire (Chapter 21). The students will not be allowed to use their rubrics and this will count as a quiz grade. Students will have 30 minutes to write this essay in class.

All Geo Classes 02/16/10

Today we studied the 7 vegetation regions and 4 major weather phenomena. We wrote a short story on life in different vegetation regions. Homework tonight is to fill out the two maps of the world. On one map label the locations of the 7 vegetation regions and on the other map fill out where the 4 weather phenomena occur.

Monday, February 15, 2010

AP World 02/15/10

On Friday we finished covering Chapter 20. We began Chapter 21 by starting a worksheet that is due on Tuesday. Be prepared for a Reading Quiz on Tuesday.

World Geo 02/15/10

Today we began Unit 2. We discussed Climate Characteristics and Elements. We filled out a worksheet on World Climate Regions and labeled maps with the regions. Remember to bring your maps back to class on Tuesday. There is no homework tonight.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

AP World 02/10/10

We covered the first half of chapter 20 today. We will cover the rest on Friday and start an activity for chapter 21. No homework tonight. Have chapter 21 read by next Tuesday.

All Geo Classes 02/10/10

We covered map projections today. 1st period needs to bring back their map projection worksheet tomorrow. I will not collect it for homework. We can do it together in class. 3/4 period has no homework either. They will get their map projection worksheet in class tomorrow. Review on Thursday, TEST FRIDAY!

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

All Geo Classes 02/09/10

Today we took notes on Mental Maps and Thematic Maps. The students need to complete their "Using Map Titles" worksheet for homework tonight. They do not have to answer question 19 because it is blurred out. This worksheet will be collected for a grade on Wednesday.

AP World 02/08/10

We finished our lecture on Chapter 19 today. Students need to write a comparative essay on the Bourbon reforms and the Pombal reforms that will be collected to a homework grade on Wednesday. The students should follow the AP comparative essay format.
On Wednesday we will be having a reading quiz on the first half of Chapter 12, pages 447-461.

Friday, February 5, 2010

All Geo Classes 02/05/10

Today the students completed an atlas activity and took a quiz on Mr. Horan (their student teacher). They also took notes on the 5 Themes of Geo. There is no homework this weekend!

Thursday, February 4, 2010

AP World 02/04/10

We lectured on Chapter 18 and 19 today. The students need to read Chapter 20 pages 447-461 by Monday and the rest of 20 by Wednesday. The students also need to read pages 102-106 in their documents book and answer question 3-5 on page 106 for homework. I will collect the questions on Monday.

All Geo Classes 02/04/10

All students need to complete Worksheet Chapter One Section One for homework tonight. It will be collected for a grade on Friday!

All Geo Classes 02/04/10

MENCHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Coach Chappell
World Geography
Email: Christopher.chappell@nn.k12.va.us
Social Studies Dept. phone: 886-7722 ext. 45636

Overview: World Geography is an inter-disciplinary course that encompasses a wide range of skills and knowledge including geology, anthropology, economics, and regional studies. These components make the course exciting and versatile, as well as extremely demanding. The course is divided into two main themes, theory and application. The first semester will cover the theory of geography and includes: physical, human, economic, and cultural geography. During the second semester these theories will be applied to the different regions and countries of the world. World Geography is important for two reasons: It is required by the Virginia Standards of Learning in order to graduate High School, but more importantly it provides the student with a fundamental understanding of the world, and the many diverse and interesting cultures that live in it.

4X4-This class will be a little different for your students. We will meet everyday for one semester. So the pacing will be very fast. They will take the SOL at the end of the Semester.

Supplies needed. Classroom Rules:
3 Ring Binder
Notebook Paper 1. Bring yourself, your agenda book
Pencil/pen and supplies to class on time each
Colored pencils (12 pack) day(notebook checks are part of the class grade).
2. Raise your hand to be called on. 3. Demonstrate respect for yourself and your classmates.
Consequences for Rule Infractions:
1. Warning
2. Teacher and student conference
3. Parental Contact
4. Administrative/Guidance Referral



Grading Scale:
A 92-100
B 83-91
C 74-82
D 65-73
F Below 65


Academic Expectations: All students should strive for academic excellence. I believe that all students can be successful if they apply themselves.

-Students are expected to complete their work individually unless otherwise instructed.

-Make up work will be issued for absent students. Students are to pick up make up work from the “Make up Work” folder. It is to be completed within 5 days of the students return. Full credit will be given for make up work completed on time, for excused absences.

-The grades will be broken into the following:
Tests – 40%
Quizzes – 25%
Assignments – 25%
9 Weeks Test- 10%

-Extra help is available and I encourage all students to speak with me if they are having problems. Certain times will be arranged throughout the year for additional help.