1. WELCOME TO GRADE 12 GEOGRAPHY – WORLD ISSUES St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School Chantal Kot

2. Who Am I? Mrs. Kot – youngest of 3 and only girl! Yes, I was tortured by two older brothers as a child… and sometimes still today!

3. Who Am I? Have been teaching for over 16 years First 3 ½ years in Picton, Ontario (Geography)

4. Who Am I? Following 3 years in the Middle East (UAE) (Geography and English, Social Studies Department Head, Girls Volleyball Coach, etc.)

5. Who Am I? One year at Resurrection in Kitchener (Geography, English, History, Religion)

6. Who Am I? Last 10 years here at St. Benedict’s (Geography, English, Religion) GO SAINTS!!

7. My Joy… Baby Maya

8. Skills for Success I ask for help when I need it; I participate appropriately in class discussion, even if I am not 100% sure of the correct answer; I help others when needed, without disrupting the rest of the class; I stay on task without being reminded; I ask questions for clarification when needed; I do my homework and hand assignments in on time; I am a productive member in pair and group activities;

9. Skills for Success I keep my binder up to date, neat and organized; I make sure to ask the teacher and other students what I have missed when I am absent and get caught up as soon as I can; I use the resources available to me when I need extra help such as: - Meeting with me at lunch or after school -Use ClassNet for class handouts, review, notes, calendar of events -Communicate with me regarding problems with meeting due dates, do not just show up on a due date -empty handed!!

10. Materials Needed for Class 3 Ring Binder with a section for Geography only with lined paper Pencil Case with: Pens, pencils, white eraser, dry whiteout Ruler Scientific Calculator Coloured pencils (pack of 12 or more if possible) Memory Stick Pencil sharpener with cap Textbook when assigned

11. GRADE 12 World Issues PERIOD 4