7th Grade United States History Ms. Schubert

Course Description 7th grade U.S. History = part of a two- year course We cover: Geography, the First Americans, the Age of Exploration, Colonial America, the American Revolution, the US Constitution, the First Presidents, and the Civil War This course also focuses on reading, writing, and research skills.

Class Expectations Be on time Be prepared Be respectful Do your own work Keep the classroom a cell phone free zone

Key Notes 3 essentials for success : Homework completion, good organization, and good study skills Effort inside AND outside of class are a must The why is very important in social studies – it is no longer a memorization game of states and dates Learning why something happened, and the significance of such events, is crucial for understanding history

Extra Help and Contact Information TASK, or after school extra help for social studies, is on Thursday afternoons in room 510 I have extra help the afternoon before a test I can be best reached via the Howitt main office at (516)752-6519