Social Studies 7 th Grade American History

Curriculum Topics The Social Studies –Geography, History, Archaeology, Government, Economics, Anthropology North American History (Pre-Columbus to the Civil War)

Prehistoric Humans and Migration Theories

Native American Cultures

Explorers

The First European Settlements

The 13 Colonies of England

The War for Empire

Revolutionary War Treason House, Circa 1900

Experiments in Government James Madison

Westward Expansion

Civil War

Class Format 1.Question of the Day 2.Class Discussion 3.Various Activities…writing assignments, research, projects, plays, presentations, maps, readings, primary sources, smart board games.

Most important things your child can do to get an A… Participate in class everyday. Make up anything he/she misses right away! Retake low quizzes. Always write down Homework assignments in their agenda.

Grades 5% = Participation 5% = Notebook 15% = Homework 25% = Tests/Quizzes 50% = Classwork