Open House 17-18 Haley Russell Diaz haley.russell@cobbk12.org Cobblearning.net/hrussell Instagram: heymrsdiaz

Year at a Glance As in sixth grade, the seventh grade curriculum will continue to examine the physical and cultural geography of the modern world. Understanding diversity is the cornerstone of this class, which presents human groups throughout Asia and Africa in a geographic format while focusing on cultural, political, economic, and social themes. The seventh grade curriculum entails a detailed study of the continents of Africa and Asia, including the Middle East.

7th grade texts Online Textbook Access: http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do Classroom Set: Exploring Our World: People, Places, & Cultures, McGraw-Hill (2012) [replacement cost $64.14]

First and second Nine Weeks   Introduction: Connecting Themes Conflict & Change; Culture; Trade; Governance Unit 1: Southwest Asia Geography (Middle East) Location; Resources; Environmental Issues; Ethnic Groups Unit 2: History of Southwest Asia (Middle East) European partitioning; Establishment of Israel; Land, Ethnic/Religious Groups & Conflict; U.S. presence/interest Unit 3: Government of Southwest Asia (Middle East) Citizen participation in autocratic/democratic governments Unit 4: Economics of Southwest Asia (Middle East) Economic Systems; Voluntary Trade; Economic Growth

Friday Study Sessions 8:00 to 8:50 AM Every Friday, unless otherwise noted Student driven – your child should have a plan for how they will spend their time. Empty mug = Hot cocoa