| A P H U M A N G E O G R A P H Y
INSTRUCTOR Jody Yates
Room 131
WX phone: 941-5730
email: yatesj@gwd50.org
REQUIRED TEXTS
• The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography, James
Rubenstein (8th edition)
• Human Geography in Action, Kuby, Harner, and Gober (3rd edition)
RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL STUDY MATERIALS
• Goode's World Atlas (20th edition)
• [Rubenstein text companion website]
http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_rubenstein_humangeo_8
• Encyclopedia of Human Geography (Gerald R. Pitzl) OR Dictionary of
Human Geography (R. J. Johnston, et. al.)
OUTSIDE READING
The reading of current books about culture, economics, politics, etc. is
encouraged and students will receive extra-credit for it. The list below is a
suggestion, but other books may be accepted if pre-approved. Note that some
books (*) I have not personally read yet, and am trusting fellow AP Human
Geography teachers on their value and appropriateness. Others (♣) contain
language which may be considered offensive by some. Please check with the
teacher if you have concerns.
¬ Confucius Lives Next Door (T.R. Reid)
¬ The United States of Europe (T.R. Reid)
¬ Fast Food Nation* (Eric Schlosser)
¬ Savages and Civilization (Jack Weatherford)
¬ Ten Geographic Ideas That Changed the World* (Susan Hanson)
¬ Guns, Germs, and Steel (Jared Diamond)
¬ Collapse* (Jared Diamond)
¬ The World is Flat (Thomas Friedman)
¬ Nickel and Dimed♣ (Barbara Ehrenreich)
¬ Freakonomics♣(Steven D. Levitt)
OBJECTIVES
• To introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and
processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the
Earth=s surface.
• To learn about and employ the methods of geographers, including
mapmaking, interpretation of spatial data, and technical writing.
• To employ spatial concepts, geographic vocabulary, and landscape
interpretation to a variety of locations and situations around the globe and
in local areas; Bountiful, Davis County, and the state of Utah.
• To develop an Ageographic perspective@ with which to view the
landscape and understand current events.
• To conduct first hand geographic research and prepare a field
paper.
ASSESSMENT
Grades will consist of four components (percentages are approximate):
1) study guides/assignments 25% of grade
2) exams/quizzes, multiple choice 30% of grade
3) written work (exams and in-class) 25% of grade
4) field papers/research 20% of grade
Grades will be assigned as indicated below:
A 93 - 100%
B 85 - 92%
C 77 - 84%
D 70 - 76%
F 0 - 69 %
CITIZENSHIP
Students are expected to:
1) be in class on time.
2) bring all materials (book, pen and paper, assignments).
3) follow instructions immediately and remain on task.
5) not have cell phones or music players/earphones in class
at any time.
LATE WORK AND MAKE-UP WORK
When a student is absent, he/she should see Mr. Yates immediately upon
returning to school to obtain the missed assignment and turn it in a timely
manner. Students will be allowed one late assignment each term with no
penalty. No other late work will be accepted. At the end of the term, the
lowest assignment and writing scores will be dropped. Tests and quizzes must
be made up within one calendar week of the day they were originally given.
SUPPLIES
Students will need a sturdy 2-3” three-ring binder in which to collect and
organize their work. There are approximately 15 different units of study
which will need to be separated by dividers for easy review. Things like old
manila folders or pieces of card stock will work wonderfully for dividers.
Colored pencils (at least 5 different colors) will also be used in some
sketch mapping. If there is any problem obtaining these items, students
should see the instructor.
Please note that students in an AP course are expected to be highly
motivated. Dedication to learning the material and mastering the methods
necessary to pass an AP examination is required. There is no room for poor
scholarship or citizenship and students exhibiting either may be asked to
withdraw from the class.
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