Social Studies
Welcome to 7th Grade Social Studies with Mr. VanPelt
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?
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 In this course you will be learning about the past by looking at historical documents, map reading, and annotating sources/evidence.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:
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:
Yearlong Essential Question:
How does the legacy of conflict affect a nation’s identity?