Overview of Seventh Grade Social Science Curriculum

World Geography

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How does the study of geography help us understand our global community?

Goals: 

 

Ř      To understand the purposes of geographic tools.

Ř      To assure that all students have an understanding of the effects of

 interactions among people, places, and the environment.

Ř      To help students understand and accept cultures of the world.

 

Trimester 1                        Theme: Principles of Developed Nations

 

Ř     Introduction to the Study of World Geography

Ř     Geographical Terminology and Map Skills

Ř     Investigate World Cultures, Religions, Governments and Economies

 

Trimester 2                   Theme: Case Studies      

 

Ř     Continent Rotations Begin (Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America)

Ř     Case Studies of World Regions

 

Trimester 3                   Theme: Case Studies and the District Assessment

 

Ř     Continent Rotations End (Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America)

Ř     Middle East Investigation

Ř     Australia Assessment

Ř     Multicultural Fair

 

Current events will be integrated throughout the school year.