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Seventh Grade Social Studies Alison Brown 2010-20011 Course Overview We will study Ancient World History in the seventh grade this year. The course begins with the development of the earth and the rise of the human species and spans the early kingdoms of Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China, Mesoamerica and Africa. Along the way, students will examine the importance of language and collective learning, the impact of domestication and agriculture, the cultural impact of nomadic people, and the rise of urban civilization. While this course follows a chronological sequence, students will focus on examples of the human experience from around the world. This approach will demonstrate the continuity and similarities in human development, as well as cultural differences that arose. Through this analysis, students will develop a number of necessary skills, including historical chronology, cause and effect, summarization, research skills, and clear and concise writing. We will use World History Journey Across Time curriculum for this course. Students will demonstrate their knowledge via homework, projects, and assessments. Each student will have a World History Journey Across Time student notebook, which is a companion to the textbook and must be kept in good order. Students will write regular responses to current archaeological news articles and produce a research project based on their archeology news findings. Finally, students will use their Nystrom Atlas of World History to connect history and geography. Texts World History Journey Across Time World History Journey Across Time Student Workbook Nystrom Atlas of World History Grading Students will be assessed regularly on a variety of activities. Points will be given for each in accordance to its importance or difficulty. Homework Checks (per term) Projects Essays Quizzes Tests Preparation and Participation (per term) 100 30–100 20-50 10 – 40 50 – 100 100 Homework Policy Students are expected to come to class prepared. Lack of class materials will result in a lower participation grade, as materials are integral to class activities. All graded homework assignments and projects should be complete and ready for evaluation at the beginning of the designated class period. If students submit homework late, I may require them to complete it during recess. Assignments will receive an initial 25% deduction for a late assignment and 10% deduction for each additional day they are late. Assignments and class resources will be posted on my Sayre portal page. Students should visit this page nightly to ensure they have completed all assignments. Please do not hesitate to approach me with any questions or concerns as the year progresses. I have a vested interest in each student’s success, and I believe addressing difficulties promptly alleviates anxiety for everyone. I am looking forward to having a good year in seventh grade Social Studies! Ms. Brown 254-7177 ext. 410 [email protected]