Mr. Young’s Syllabus

Class overview

7th Grade Social Studies will be covering the Five Themes of Geography and how they affected Ancient Civilizations.

Course Description: The goal of this class is to encourage students to apply their knowledge of historical facts, world history, political science, economics, religion, geography, social issues, international relations, and other areas of the social sciences to gain a deeper understanding of historical events.

Course Syllabus:

Course Essential Question: WHY?

7th Grade Essentials Needed To Move On To The 8th Grade

Quarter 1-

• World Geography/Five Themes of Geography

• Historiography

• Essential Learning-

I am able to name and define the Five Themes of Geography.

I am able to use the Critical Reading Skills to read Primary and Secondary sources.

I can identify the Oceans and Continents of the World.

Quarter 2-

• Mesopotamia

• Ancient Egypt

I can explain why river civilizations flourished in Ancient times.

I can explain how people of Ancient Egypt influenced the world?

Quarter 3-

• Ancient Greece

• Rise of Rome

• World Religions

I can use different kinds of evidence to understand the past.

Quarter 4-

• Medieval Europe

• Renaissance, Reformation & Enlightenment

• Essential Learning-

I can describe how people lived during the Renaissance.

Materials:

Blue or black pens or pencils

Notebook and paper

Colored pencils and fine tip markers optional

Classroom Rules:

Come to class prepared and in your seat when class begins.

Respect others’ right to learn.

Come to class with a Growth Mindset.

Follow directions the first time they are given.

Lastly Work Hard and Be Nice!!!!!

Grade Scale:

4- Proficient

3-Basic

2-Below Basic

1-Needs Improvement

Turn-In Policy:

All work has a due date

Late work will be accepted

Communication:

Ryan Young

Warm Springs K-8 Academy

Social Studies 7/8 Grade

8th Grade AVID Elective

ryoung@509j.net or 541-553-1128 ext. 6011

Mr. Young’s Syllabus

Class Overview

8th Grade Social Studies will be covering Indigenous People of North America all the way through the Civil War.

Course Description: The goal of this class is to encourage students to apply their knowledge of historical facts, world history, political science, economics, religion, geography, social issues, international relations, and other areas of the social sciences to gain a deeper understanding of historical events.

Class Syllabus:WHY?

8th Grade Essentials Needed To Move On To The High School

Quarter 1-

• Five Themes of Geography

• Early Indigenous People

I am able to name and define the Five Themes of Geography.

I am able to use the Critical Reading Skills to read Primary and Secondary sources.

I can understand how Natives of the United States lived in the past.

Quarter 2-

• Thirteen Colonies

• American Revolution

I can explain why we had the American Revolution.

Quarter 3-

• Constitution

• Westward Movement

I can explain the Constitution and its Amendments.

Quarter 4-

• Civil War

• Oregon History

• 50 States and Capitals

I can explain why we had the Civil War.

I am able to identify the political and physical features of the United States.

Materials:

Blue or black pens or pencils

Notebook and paper

Colored pencils and fine tip markers optional

Classroom Rules:

Come to class prepared and in your seat when class begins.

Respect others’ right to learn.

Come to class with a Growth Mindset.

Follow directions the first time they are given.

Lastly Work Hard and Be Nice!!!!!

Grade Scale:

4- Proficient

3-Basic

2-Below Basic

1-Needs Improvement

Turn-In Policy:

All work has a due date

Late work will be accepted

Communication:

Ryan Young

Warm Springs K-8 Academy

Social Studies 7/8 Grade

8th Grade AVID Elective

ryoung@509j.net or 541-553-1128 ext. 6011