Cultural

Geography

2011-2012

Mr. Jordan

Cultural Geography

Agenda for Today

• 1. We only have fifteen minutes!

• 2. Names

• 3. Why do we have to take Geography?

• 4. What is this class all about

• 5. Expectations

• 6. Supplies for class

• 7. Questions

• 8. Names

1. We only have fifteen

minutes!

• We must go quickly, so save

questions for the end.

2. Names

•1. Roll

3. Why Geography?

• 1. State Standards and

Requirements

• 2. State Tests

• 3. State Standards in other

disciplines

• 4. Love of learning

• 5. Understanding of the world

• 6. Don’t look like an idiot

4. What is this class about?

This class will be about four main things.

1. Geography skills

2. Reading and Writing skills

3. Developing an understanding of the people and

places of the world.

4. Developing an ability to make good decisions and

perform in a school environment.

5. Expectations

• Tomorrow we will in depth with

the expectations.

• For today understand that I

expect you to be prepared for

class, to do your work in class,

and take responsibility for your

own decisions.

6. Supplies• Everyday you must have these four

things:

1. Pen or Pencil (it is best to bring

several) that is ready to write.

2. Three Ring Binder (or folder) with

class materials. (This will be in class)

3. College ruled lined paper.

4. Your textbook. Geography Alive.

7. Questions?

8. Names• In the time left I am going to try to

learn some names. Please come up

with an alliterative adjective and

noun that will help me remember

your name.

• Example: Massive Money Mike

• When I call on you, share your

name.