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7th Grade Social Studies
7th Grade Social Studies
This year in 7th Grade, we will begin by reviewing basic geography before moving on to studying world cultures, government, and economics.
Learning objectives
Learning objectives
Unit 1: Foundations of Geography
Unit 1: Foundations of Geography
#1 I can create and use historical maps and timelines in order to represent continuity and change within and among regions over time.
#2 I can create and use maps, graphs, statistics, and geospatial technology in order to explain relationships and reveal spatial patterns or trends.
Post-Formative Assessment: September 23, 2022
Summative Assessment: September 30, 2022
Unit 2: Borders Disputes
Unit 2: Borders Disputes
# 3 I can evaluate historical solutions to problems within and among world regions in order to draw conclusions about current and future decisions.
#4 I can compare and contrast the human characteristics with and among contemporary and historic regions over time. *
#5 Using an inquiry lens, I can develop compelling geographic questions, determine helpful resources and consider multiple points of views represented in the resources. *
*Will be assessed in later unit.
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Summative Assessment:
Unit 3: Cultures
Unit 3: Cultures
#6 I can analyze how the physical and human characteristics of current world regions connect to changing identity and culture.
#7 I can analyze material culture to explain a people’s perspective and use of place.
#8 I can explain how the physical and human characteristics of places and regions connect to human identities and cultures.
#5 Using an inquiry lens, I can develop compelling geographic questions, determine helpful resources and consider multiple points of views represented in the resources. *
*Will be assessed in a later unit.
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Unit 4: Government
Unit 4: Government
#9 Using a geographic lens, I can analyze the laws and governmental systems of a place in order to determine their effects on individuals, groups, and institutions.
#10 I can analyze the causes and consequences of a current geographic issue as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.
#3 With assistance, I can follow a research plan, identify appropriate resources for investigating social studies topics and create a research product that applies an aspect of geography to a contemporary issue. *
#5 Using an inquiry lens, I can develop compelling geographic questions, determine helpful resources and consider multiple points of views represented in the resources. *
*Assessed in a later unit.
Post-Formative Assessment:
Summative Assessment:
Unit 5: Economics
Unit 5: Economics
#3 With assistance, I can develop a research plan, identify appropriate resources for investigating social studies topics and create a research product that applies an aspect of geography to a contemporary issue
#5 Using an inquiry lens, I can develop compelling geographic questions, determine helpful resources and consider multiple points of views represented in the resources.
#11 Using a geographic lens, I can evaluate economic decisions to determine costs and benefits on society.
#12 I can analyze current human-environmental issues using relevant geographical sources to propose solutions.
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Class Code: btukmiy
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