Announcements

 

Welcome BOBCATS; (Students & Parents) to 7th grade Social Studies for the 2008-2009 school year!! Our Seventh grade Social Studies program has two very interesting subjects to present to you this year, they are; Geography & Civics. In presenting these courses, I will be using a variety of methods, including cooperative grouping, class discussions, videos, independent study & research, guest speakers, and technology.  In addition, we will make very good use of field trips (if possible), music, food, art and costumes.

 Parents are invited to share their experiences/or help with resources within each of the topics we will explore in order to provide our class with an enriched and wonderful learning experience in Social Studies. I know that every student will do very well as we work and learn together this year! I am very excited about these subjects and look forward to exploring them with you.

First  Semester: “Geography" (August - December)

“WE ARE THE WORLD”

This one semester course emphasizes the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the fundamental physical and human patterns on the Earth’s surface. Representative areas of the world are selected for detailed study.  The following essential elements of geography will be explored:

v     Map/spatial Skills

v     Places & Regions

v     Physical systems

v     Human systems

v     Environment & Society

v     Uses of Geography

v     And Technological Innovations

 

Second Semester: Civics  (January-May)

 “WE THE PEOPLE…”

This one semester course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills for functioning in modern American society. The workings of the American government and economy are studied as s we explore the active role of citizens in the United States. The following topics will be explored:

v     Founding Documents

v     Criminal, Civil, and Juvenile Law

v     Rights and Responsibilities

v     Civic Problem Solving

v     Role of Consumer

v     Money Management

 

You will see some overlap of the subjects the entire school year for preview and review purposes.

 

Text books have been provided for each student

Please remember a lost book will cost $62.00

 Required Materials :( at home please have colored pencils, markers & poster board and glue sticks)

One  Spiral Bound notebook

2 Blue or black ink pens

 Pencils

Drake Assignment book
Textbook