1. World Geography Mr. Torrens Room 506 Email: mtorrens@lgsuhsd.orgmtorrens@lgsuhsd.org Website: at SHS website Phone: 867-3411 ext. 310

2. World Geography Overview Class Topics Cultural Geography South Asia Latin America Middle East Africa

3. 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)

4. World’s Fair TBA Small Gym 7:30 am to 2:30 pm Parents and families welcome Parent Photographer Needed!

7. 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.orgmatt.torrens@saratogahigh.org Phone: 867-3411 ext. 310