1. Welcome to Pre-AP World Geography with Coach Tate 2015-2016

2. Pre AP World Geography 8/24/15 Roll Class Procedures / Rules / Lunch Schedule Demographic Form What is Pre-AP? Course Agreement Form World Sketch Map CNN

3. Expectations It’s Pre AP! You will have more homework and reading. You will be asked to put a lot into this class, but you should take a lot out of it as well. Be productive. Engage with the class on course topics and contribute to the discussion or activities. Be positive. Expect to have a pleasant learning experience every day of class. Voice your views without disrespecting others.

4. Procedures Cell phones should be placed in the holder at the back of the room. If we need them I will let you know. Look at the board for assignments to begin class. There will be something for you to do as soon as the bell rings on most days. You may go to the bathroom with permission. You must take the pass with you. Exceptions: the first and last 10 minutes of class. Remain seated until the bell rings. Refer to me as Coach Tate.

5. Class Rules Demonstrate respect for the teacher and your classmates at all times. Respect others property and space. Bring your materials to class. Use language appropriate for school. Profanity is obviously prohibited. However, your language should also reflect an attitude of respect for the teacher and fellow students.

6. What is Pre-AP? Rigor: It’s tougher. Readiness: It should prepare you for an AP class. At the conclusion of an AP class, you should be ready to take the AP exam. You can earn college credit by achieving a certain standard on this exam. Specifics of what you can expect from this class Reading Strategies Writing Strategies (Yes, you must write essays. No, your strategies learned in English will not help.) DBQs (Document Based Questions) Work within time limits. It’s not about memorizing facts. Collaborative work. Socratic seminars Maps

7. Use the Website You must make it a habit to check the website. It will have homework assignments, videos, resources and special dates updated regularly. If you are absent, you should check the website to see what you missed. You may be able to do your assignment without picking anything up from me. http://teacherweb.com/TX/BoerneChampionHighSchool/A217/apt 1.aspx http://teacherweb.com/TX/BoerneChampionHighSchool/A217/apt 1.aspx

8. Novel You will need to pick up a copy of A Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins asap. You can order this book at Champs. You need to order this book today or tomorrow.

9. World Sketch Map Create a map of the world. Label continents and oceans. (7 minutes) Correct. (3 minutes)

11. Where are these “states” located? ISIS North Korea Iran