World Geography

Daryl McDuffie

About Me

This is my 6th year at NEMSI have taught Geography every year

I went to Washington College in Kent Country

I have lived in California and TexasI moved to Maryland about 12 years ago

I have two older brothers and 5 niecesMy family lives in Southern Delaware

Tonight Review class procedures

Ways you can help your child succeed

Outline the year

Contact information

Why Geography Is Important

Class Procedures Students are not assigned textbooks

They are available to borrow any time

Students will not have homework on a nightly basisWhen we do, planners will be filled out and

signedHomework is usually to study for a quiz or

complete in-class assignmentsI usually do not sign if there is no homework

Students will complete a warmup every dayThese are collected and graded

Class Expectations Do Your Best

Follow Directions

Treat Everyone With Respect

Ways That You Can Help Organization

Notebooks are expected to be kept in orderThey will be collected every marking periodWarmups

Studying for Tests or QuizzesStudy guides are sent home

Check PowerSchool and class websitemcduffie.wikispaces.com

Contact me if you need anything or have questions

So Far This Year…

An EarthquakeAn Earthquake

A HurricaneA Hurricane

Review of Geography SkillsReview of Geography Skills

Cultures of North AmericaCultures of North America

EconomicsEconomics

October Europe

How historical conflicts have affected Europe today. World War I World War II Holocaust

Students will also be discussing this topic in Language Arts

NovemberNovember

Africa How the natural environment affects

people’s lives Problems facing the people of Africa

Disease Conflict Lack of clean water

January

AsiaAsia’s role in the

global communityEconomics/TradePopulation

ConcernsCulture

No Snow Days!

Contact Info

Phone410-996-6210

E-maildmcduffie@ccps.org

Websitemcduffie.wikispaces.com