7th Grade Geography

Class Itinerary 

1st Semester

Unit 1 (Intro to Geography) Ch. 1-3

Unit 2 (United States and Canada) Ch. 4-6

Unit 3 (Latin America) Ch. 7-10

2nd Semester

Unit 4 (Europe and Russia) Ch.11-13

Unit 5 (Middle East) Ch. 18,19

Unit 6 (Africa) Ch. 20-23

Unit 7 (Asia and Oceania) Ch.14-18, 24-26 

Final Project: End of the year cultural fair

Activities and Projects:

Map tests, unit tests, country study projects, Family Heritage Project, cultural fair. 

National History Day:

Each student will be participating in National History Day. The students will work on a project of their choosing throughout the year and take part in a North Andrew History Night to see who moves on to the Regional contest in Maryville, then State in Columbia.

Discussion Post:

There will be a monthly discussion post assignment on Google Classroom. Students will have to respond to the discussion post by answering all questions posed with a minimum of 200 words written. Due by the due date each month. 

Bell ringer! The World From A to Z:

Students will watch The World From A to Z every day and write down at least 1 fact about each story. Minimum of 5 facts a day. Students will turn in bell ringers at the end of each quarter.  

Organization: 

Organization is a key part in succeeding in school. Keep a paper or digital folder that contains notes, review sheets, and assignments. *Pro Tip: pin your current note sheet to your bookmark bar.

Grading:

Various assignments are worth a different percentage of the final grade. Any test receiving a failing grade will be retaken within 3 school days earning no higher than 80%. A Parent/Guardian will be contacted.

Percentages:

Daily Participation– 5%

Homework- 25%

Project- 30%

Test- 40%

Academic Dishonesty and Late work policies: *See student handbook.