Grade 7 - Social Studies
MS World Geography (Credit: 0.50)In this exploratory course, students will get an overview of both physical and human geography. To start their studies students will define and describe the five themes of geography: location, place, region, human-environment interaction, and movement. The students will explore each of the major regions of the world–the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Central and Eastern Asia, and Southern Asia and Oceana—while focusing on these five themes.
Social Studies 7 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)American History covers the history of our nation from pre-Civil War through the Roaring Twenties. Major topics include; pre-Civil War, the Civil War, Reconstruction, Immigration, the Industrial Revolution, the Progressive Era, Imperialism, World War I, and the Roaring Twenties. In addition, the content areas of government, economics, science, art, literature, and the humanities are interwoven throughout the class, creating an integrated learning experience. American History is a survey of the struggle to build the United States of America from the Civil War to the Roaring Twenties. By means of reading, analyzing, and applying historical data, students come to appreciate the forces that shaped our history and character as an American people. Not only are the topics of American history discussed, but students also use primary documents and visual aids (including maps, graphs, charts, and artwork) to build their own understanding of the eras explored. Students view multimedia presentations, complete practice activities, create hands-on projects, and participate in student discussions. High interest videos provide background knowledge and support concepts studied. Teacher feedback is provided throughout the course.
Social Studies 7 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)Social Studies 7B will cover the history of our nation from the Great Depression to the 21st Century. Students will examine factors that lead to the Great Depression and World War II. The West's involvement in the Cold War, as well as the fall of the Soviet Union, will be covered in detail. The course also includes a study of contemporary issues in America, foreign and domestic policies, economics, and Arizona history. In addition, the content areas of government, science, art, literature, and the humanities are interwoven throughout the class, creating an integrated learning experience. By means of reading, analyzing, and applying historical data, students come to appreciate the forces that shaped our history and character as an American people. Not only are the topics of American history discussed, but students also use primary documents and visual aids (including maps, graphs, charts, and artworks) to build their own understanding of the eras explored. Students view multimedia presentations, complete practice activities, create hands-on projects, and participate in student discussions. High interest videos provide background knowledge and support concepts studied. Teacher feedback is provided throughout the course.
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