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Open House 2011

World Geography Daryl McDuffie. Open House 2011. About Me. This is my 6 th year at NEMS I have taught Geography every year I went to Washington College in Kent Country I have lived in California and Texas I moved to Maryland about 12 years ago I have two older brothers and 5 nieces

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Open House 2011

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  1. World Geography Daryl McDuffie Open House 2011

  2. About Me • This is my 6th year at NEMS • I have taught Geography every year • I went to Washington College in Kent Country • I have lived in California and Texas • I moved to Maryland about 12 years ago • I have two older brothers and 5 nieces • My family lives in Southern Delaware

  3. Tonight • Review class procedures • Ways you can help your child succeed • Outline the year • Contact information

  4. Why Geography Is Important

  5. Class Procedures • Students are not assigned textbooks • They are available to borrow any time • Students will not have homework on a nightly basis • When we do, planners will be filled out and signed • Homework is usually to study for a quiz or complete in-class assignments • I usually do not sign if there is no homework • Students will complete a warmup every day • These are collected and graded

  6. Class Expectations • Do Your Best • Follow Directions • Treat Everyone With Respect

  7. Ways That You Can Help • Organization • Notebooks are expected to be kept in order • They will be collected every marking period • Warmups • Studying for Tests or Quizzes • Study guides are sent home • Check PowerSchool and class website • mcduffie.wikispaces.com • Contact me if you need anything or have questions

  8. So Far This Year… • An Earthquake • A Hurricane • Review of Geography Skills • Cultures of North America • Economics

  9. 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

  10. November • Africa • How the natural environment affects people’s lives • Problems facing the people of Africa • Disease • Conflict • Lack of clean water

  11. December • The Middle East • Current issues/conflicts and how they affect America • Iraq • Afghanistan • Oil

  12. January • Asia • Asia’s role in the global community • Economics/Trade • Population Concerns • Culture • No Snow Days!

  13. Contact Info • Phone • 410-996-6210 • E-mail • dmcduffie@ccps.org • Website • mcduffie.wikispaces.com

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