1. Welcome to U.S. History 7th Grade
Karen Mion

2. Supplies for Social Studies
Yellow ** Pocket folder
Pencils
Notebook paper
Something to read for Core Enrichment
Colored pencils
Crayons
Markers

3. What do we study in 7th grade Social Studies?
We will be focusing on United States History from the early 1800’s through The Great Depression, up to 1939.

4. Curriculum By Quarter
1st Quarter: The first half of the 1800’s, What led up to the Civil War, The Civil War itself, and Reconstruction.
2nd Quarter: The second half of the 1800’s: Industrialization, Inventions, Immigration.
3rd Quarter: The early 1900’s:, Progressivism, Imperialism, World War I.
4th Quarter: 1920’s – 1930’s: the Roaring 20’s & The Great Depression.

5. How Will Your Student Learn About U.S. History?
American History Textbook
Videos (please sign PG form)
Simulations/In Class Projects
Maps and Timelines
Candy Bingo to review for Vocabulary tests
Study Guides to review for essay tests

6. Simulations and Class Projects
Pre-Civil War- Underground Railroad Quilt
Civil War- Medical Battlefield Hospital Simulation/ Circle Battle Book/ Union soldier guest speaker
Immigration- Ellis Island Simulation
Inventions- Wax Museum Progressivism- Group Reforms Power Point
Imperialism- Colonial Country Research Project
Industrialization- Assembly Line Simulation
World War I Simulation-We’re in the Trenches/ Propaganda Poster

7. Grading
Assessments ( tests, projects) 80%
Practice (classwork) 20%                

8. Core Enrichment 1 extra period a week with me during 4th period.
Split with Lunch in between
A grade WILL be assigned to this class.
Focus will be on researching and discussing Current Events, watching CNN 10, doing debates, reading Jr. Scholastic magazines and analyzing political cartoons. You need something to read for part of this class!!

9. Straight to ISI for the rest of the period
Mrs. Mion’s Discipline
Verbal warning
Refocused out
Straight to ISI for the rest of the period

10. Homework for Students Vocabulary Review for Chapter Tests
Study Guide Review for Chapter Tests
Unfinished Classwork
Simulation Preparation

11. Homework for Parents Check your child’s SS grade in ParentVUE weekly
Check my calendar page weekly for upcoming tests and projects in SS.
Check your child’s supplies weekly. Every child should come to class every day with their SS folder, notebook paper and a pencil.
Ask your child what we are discussing in this class regularly. Let them teach YOU about our country’s history. 

12. Mrs. Mion’s Wish List
Pencils
Notebook paper
Kleenex
Hand sanitizer
Bingo Candy
Copy Paper