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Course Name: Seventh Grade World History and Geography: Medieval and Early Modern Times
Instructor: Mrs. Fox
Room: E - 8
Phone: 909 – 307 - 5440
E-mail: [email protected]
Conference: Period 5
Personal Background:
I have been a resident of Southern California for the majority of my life. After high school I attended
CSU Fullerton, where I received my Bachelor’s Degree, graduating with Honors, in American Studies in
2006. I immediately enrolled in the Graduate Program at CSUF and received my Teaching Credential
the following spring. I married my amazing husband Damian in 2002, and we live with his son
Christopher.
Course Description:
Seventh grade Social Studies students study the social, cultural, and technological changes that
occurred in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas in the years A.D. 500–1789. Students study the
history and geography of great civilizations that were developing throughout the world during
medieval and early modern times. They examine the growing economic interaction among civilizations
as well as the exchange of ideas, beliefs, technologies, and commodities. They learn about the resulting
growth of Enlightenment philosophy and the new examination of the concepts of reason and authority,
the natural rights of human beings and the divine right of kings, experimentalism in science, and the
dogma of belief. Finally, students assess the political forces let loose by the Enlightenment, particularly
the rise of democratic ideas, and they learn about the continuing influence of these ideas in the world
today.
Course Standards:
7.1: Students analyze the causes and effects of the vast expansion and ultimate disintegration
of the Roman Empire.
7.2:
Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the
civilizations of Islam in the Middle Ages.
7.3:
Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the
civilizations of China in the Middle Ages.
7.4:
Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the
sub-Saharan civilizations of Ghana and Mali in Medieval Africa.
7.5:
Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the
civilizations of Medieval Japan.
7.6:
Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the
civilizations of Medieval Europe.
7.7:
Students compare and contrast the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social
structures of the Meso-American and Andean civilizations.
7.8:
Students analyze the origins, accomplishments, and geographic diffusion of the
Renaissance.
7.9:
Students analyze the historical developments of the Reformation.
7.10: Students analyze the historical developments of the Scientific Revolution and its lasting
effect on religious, political, and cultural institutions.
7.11: Students analyze political and economic change in the sixteenth, seventeenth, and
eighteenth centuries (the Age of Exploration, the Enlightenment, and the Age of Reason).
Materials:
Students are encouraged to bring the following materials to class each day in order to succeed:
Notebook with college-ruled paper
Blue/Black pen
#2 Pencil
Index Cards
Highlighters
Colored Pencils and/or Markers
Students should NOT bring the following items to class:
Cell phones
iPods or MP3 players
Food or beverages (bottled water is okay)
Weapons, or any other items that are against school policy
Grading Scale:
100% – 90%
89% - 80%
79% - 70%
A
B
C
69% – 60%
59% and below
D
F
Coursework and Grading Policy:
The grades for this course will be cumulative and will be weighted as follows:
Tests & Quizzes
Class-work & Participation
Essays & Projects
Homework
40
20
20
20
%
%
%
%
Attendance and Make-up Work:
Attendance is important for success in this class. However, if an absence is unavoidable students
should adhere to the following make-up rules. Students who are absent will have double the
equivalent time to turn in any missed homework and make up any missed tests (1 day absent = 2 days
to make up work). It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for make-up tests and to get all
assignments. Extensions will be given only in emergency situations. Any work not received in this
manner will be accepted for partial credit up until 1 week after the end of that particular unit has been
completed in class.
Class Rules & Expectations
1. We are in our seats when the bell rings and immediately begin our bell work and write down
our homework
2. We are quiet when the teacher talks.
3. We always listen carefully and follow the teacher’s directions.
4. We raise our hand and wait to be called on to share a comment or answer a question.
5. We come to class prepared and ready to learn.
6. We are polite and respectful to everyone at all times.
7. We try our best everyday and have a positive attitude.
8. We are supportive of our classmates and always do our part in a team or group.
9. We never cheat or copy from another classmate’s work.
10. We always pick up our area and leave the classroom neat.
Progressive Discipline Plan
Verbal warning
Conference with student regarding continued behavior after warning/Seat change (if applies)
Assigned classroom/lunch or after school detention
Contact (phone call or conference) with parent/guardian
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Discipline Referral to office
Dear Parents and Students:
Please read the attached course outline for Seventh Grade World History. This outline will explain the
curriculum, grading policy, rules, and requirements for this class. I am requiring that this form be
returned to class with both a parent and student signature acknowledging that you have read and
understand the requirements for this class.
Please feel free to call or E-mail me if you ever have any questions or if you would like to check on your
child’s progress. Grades and scores are posted and updated weekly, so the students always have a
basic idea of their current grades. You may also use our class website to check on assigned homework,
upcoming due dates, extended absence information, or any other concerns you may have.
I’m looking forward to a very exciting and successful school year.
Thank you for your support,
Mrs. Rachel Fox
Student Signature: _____________________________________
Date: _____________
Parent Signature : _____________________________________
Date: _____________