Social Studies

Welcome to 7th Grade Social Studies with Mr. VanPelt

Email: dvanpelt@renewschools.org

Phone: 304-657-2396

Welcome Back!!!

I am so excited that we are back at school and I can't wait to see you in person!


What is history?

History is a story about the past that is true based on evidence. In this course you will be learning about the past by looking at historical documents, map reading, and annotating sources/evidence.

Theme:

"History is often told from the perspective of the oppressor, which eliminates the voice of the oppressed and promotes a single story. As a result, oppressed peoples fight back in different ways in an attempt to re-claim their freedoms."

Yearlong Essential Question:

How does the legacy of conflict affect a nation’s identity?