PROFICIENCY AND CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
Course Name: 7th Grade Social Studies
Instructor(s): K Lloyd & P LeCras
Course Description: Using current and historical events this course will focus on local and global issues that affect students’ everyday lives, such as economics, government, and conflict. Students will work collaboratively as well as individually with primary and secondary source materials and opinion pieces in order to better understand the world around them.
Course Objectives/Curriculum:
Distinguish between fact and opinion.
Analyze information to determine point of view and author/creator’s purpose.
Understand the factors that account for patterns in trade and human migration.
Understand how changes in the physical environment may reduce the capacity of the environment to support human activity.
Identify major patterns and issues with regard to population distribution, demographics, settlements, migrations, and cultures in the US.
Recognize how technology has expanded people’s capacity to modify the physical environment.
Examine the roles of trade, treaties, and international organizations in the global economy.
Understand the functions and effects of major economic institutions on the United States economy.
Predict the consequences that can occur when:
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Institutions fail to meet the needs of individuals and groups
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Individuals fail to carry out their personal responsibilities
Identify and evaluate policies and programs related to the use of resources
Compare and contrast societal issues and historical concepts.
Determine causes and effects of historical events.
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Early Colonies & Life in the Colonies
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The Road to the Revolution/The American Revolution
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Launching a New Nation
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The Era of Thomas Jefferson
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The Nation Divided
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The Civil War
Course Policies:
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Student Work: Students will be expected to complete assignments during and outside of class time on a regular basis. All students are expected to read class material, think critically and write effectively. Students are expected to use complete sentences, proper grammar and correct spelling in every written performance.
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Group Activities: You will be working in groups. Your group will be given cooperative learning activities to complete. You will be expected to be an active member of your group and participation points will be assessed accordingly. You will always be graded as an individual; however your group may earn points together that will lead to a reward.
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Extra Credit: Opportunities for extra credit will be offered from time to time. Extra credit is extra work above and beyond the usual homework, not work used to cover up missing work.
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Absences: If a student is absent, it is HIS/HER responsibility to get all late work from the teacher and return it in a timely manner.
Questions about the course? Please feel free to contact your child’s instructor.
Statement for Academic Honesty:
Academic honesty is expected in this class. Cheating will not be tolerated. Consequences may include: reduction in grade on assignment, repeat assignment, no grade on assignment or others as deemed appropriate. Academic dishonesty will be reported to a school counselor and/or administrator, and a parent/guardian will be notified.
Gradebook Breakdown
Project/Performance Assessments: 25%
Tests: 25%
Quizzes: 20%
Class Participation/ Classwork: 10%
Homework: 5%
End of Cycle Assessments: 15%