Mrs. A. Mortimer Learning Goal: As a result of tonight’s presentation, you will know the policies, procedures, and expectations of this course.

Introduction NA Graduate Clarion University of PA Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education Gannon University of PA Curriculum and Instruction Carson Middle School North Allegheny resident

Concepts to Explore Physical Geography (Chapters 1 – 3) A Geographer’s World Planet Earth Climate, Environment, and Resources Human Geography (Chapter 4) The World’s People Latin America (Chapters 7 – 11) Mexico Central America and the Caribbean Caribbean South America Atlantic South America Pacific South America Map and Globe Skills Direction and Hemispheres Latitude/Longitude Time Zones Maps related to current unit Current Events

Online Textbook Textbooks can be viewed online Computer Lab to explore features Students given username & password on label in assignment book Username = na(student number) Password = student number Can also access English textbook Website =

Graded Items/Grading Scale Warm-ups Class Activities Homework Quizzes Tests Projects Extra credit may be built into various activities. 90 – 100% = A 80 – 89% = B 70 – 79% = C 60 – 69% = D 59% or below = E The points earned for each assignment will be added together and divided by the total number of points possible in order to determine the student’s percentage for the grading period.

Accessing Grades Access using the NA Student Data Portal The following codes will be used when entering grades: 0: The student attempted to complete the assignment but earned zero points. M: The student did not complete the assignment, and he/she may not turn it in for credit. X: The student is exempt from completing the assignment, and it will not affect his/her grade.

Items to Discuss Assignment Book/Board Daily Warm-up Daily Agenda Where in the World is Mrs. Mortimer?

Assignment Book/Board Required to keep track of assignments Given time during class Marker Board most reliable source Website updated when changes occur

Warm-up Students given warm-up packet Required to answer every question assigned Should not work ahead Respond to approximately 1 question daily Information discussed as class Random collections occur for points

Learning Goal(s): As a result of this lesson, I will understand the policies and procedures of this course. Learning Activities: 1. Complete Warm-up Question #2 2. Review warm-up question #2/Organize packet 3. Learning Goal(s)/Agenda/Assignment Book 4. Check signed syllabus 5. Discuss plan for upcoming days (Team Day) 6. Distribute textbook/Discuss/Distribute textbook label - Bring to class according to sign/get covered 7. Distribute Textbook Scavenger Hunt/Complete *Record textbooks Useless Fact: The average person blinks 15,360 times per day (16 blinks per minute for a 16 hour day).

Where in the World is Mrs. Mortimer? Students given clue at start of week Search for answer online Answer and name on ticket 1 winner drawn/class period end of week

Homework Policy First semester Completed on-time = full credit Turned in 1 day late = ½ credit No credit will be given beyond 1 day late Second semester All work must be turned in on assigned due date to receive credit.

Absence Procedures Form filled out Upon return pick up missed work from assigned location Make-up = number of days absent See me at anytime for assistance Homework Hotline = 2 or more days of absence (412) * on website Vacation Form