1. Social Studies 7 th Grade American History

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

3. Prehistoric Humans and Migration Theories

4. Native American Cultures

5. Explorers

6. The First European Settlements

7. The 13 Colonies of England

8. The War for Empire

9. Revolutionary War Treason House, Circa 1900

10. Experiments in Government James Madison

11. Westward Expansion

12. Civil War

13. 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.

14. 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.

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