COURSE TEXTBOOKAll student essays, must use MLA or APA style guide for citations. Below are a couple links that show all the expectations for quoting and citing. A simplified MLA style guide can be found at: Graham Park Middle School. A great source for all your citation needs is: Easy Bib |
OVERVIEWWorld Cultures and Geography:
Eastern Hemisphere Our class will aim to build on mapping and coordinate skills, understanding how history evolved and how cultures influence each other. Our focus is on the eastern Hemisphere, which includes the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and Antarctica. We will be working on our research and problem-solving skills, as well as writing and presentation skills. Each quarter, students will be expected to produce one essay, using MLA format and citation standards. In addition, there will be in-class and take-home assignments, Finally, at the end of each quarter there will be a cumulative quiz or exam. The grade weight is as follows: Tests/quizzes 50% Classwork/Essays 20% Presentations/Projects 20% Homework/participation 10% |