Hammond Central School
United States History- Grade 7
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This class covers the aspects of geography to the Age of Jackson. This includes latitude and
longitude, Native Americans, Exploration, Colonization by the various European nations, The French
and Indian and Rev. Wars, establishing an American Government, problems in the young nation, The
War of 1812, and Age of Jackson
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Instructional References
America: History of Our Nation, Pearson, 2014.
Length of course / Credits
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General Course Outline
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Two semesters (40 weeks) 1 credit
Geography
a.
Latitude, Longitude, and Time zones
b.
Maps
Native Americans
a.
Using the environment
Exploration
a.
European nations exploring different parts of the Western Hemisphere
b.
Impacts on Native Americans
Colonization
a.
Lifestyles in various colonies
b.
English colonization
War
a.
French and Indian
b.
Causes of the American Revolution
c.
The American Rev. and impacts on others in the world
The Birth of the American Nation and Establishing a Government
a.
Articles of Confederation
b.
The Constitution
Westward Expansion
a.
Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase
The War of 1812
Age of Jackson
Possible Projects and/or Activities
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Each student in class will participate in the following activities:
a. Native American Folktale Project (With the Eng. Department)
b. Exploration Power Point and Research Paper Project (With English and Tech Ed.)
c. Historical Novel with ELA
Memo: Course Outline
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Assessment Process
Students will be assessed in the following manner:
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Homework assignments and quizzes
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Chapter tests
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Projects- Used as homework and/or test grades
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Final Exam
Memo: Course Outline
2/3’s of quarter grade
1/3 of quarter grade
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4/5’s of yearly average
1/5 of yearly average
Global History and Geography 9
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This class covers the first half of the Global History and Geography requirement in New York
State. This year covers geography of the world and regions, culture, Africa, The Middle East, South
Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Latin America. Each student will learn the geography, culture, and
history of each area in preparation for the New York State Regents exam at the end of the 10th grade.
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Instructional References
World Cultures: A Global Mosaic, Prentice Hall, 2004.
Length of course/credits
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Two semesters (40 weeks) 1 credit
General Course Outline
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Geography and Culture
a.
Latitude, Longitude, and Time Zones
b.
Maps
c.
Culture
d.
Prehistoric Man
Africa
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Geography
b.
Ancient Civilizations
c.
Culture and Religions
d.
European Slave Trade and Colonization
e.
Independence Movements
f.
Problems After Independence
g.
Apartheid
h.
Current Situation
The Middle East
a.
Geography
b.
Ancient Civilizations
c.
Culture and Religions
d.
Spread of the Islamic Empires
e.
European Involvement
f.
Problems After Independence
g.
The Middle East Since World War II
h.
Current Situation
South Asia
a.
Geography
b.
Ancient Civilizations
c.
Culture and Religions
d.
European Trade and Colonization
e.
Gandhi and the Independence Movement
f.
Problems After Independence and India/Pakistan relations
g.
Current Situation
Southeast Asia and Australia
a.
Geography
b.
Ancient Civilizations
c.
Culture and Religions
d.
European Trade and Colonization
Memo: Course Outline
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Special Projects and/or Activities
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Independence Movements
f.
Problems After Independence
g.
Vietnam Conflict and Cambodia
h.
Current Situation
Latin America
a.
Geography
b.
Ancient Civilizations
c.
Culture and Religions
d.
European Colonization
e.
Independence Movements
f.
Problems After Independence
g.
Current Situation
Each student will participate in the following project:
a. Famous Person Research Paper or Presentation (With English)
Assessment Process
Students will be assessed in the following manner:
1.
Homework assignments and quizzes
2.
Chapter tests
3.
Projects- Used as homework and/or test grades
4.
Final Exam
Memo: Course Outline
2/3’s of quarter grade
1/3 of quarter grade
--------4/5’s of yearly average
1/5 of yearly average
Global History and Geography 10
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This class covers the second half of the Global History and Geography requirement in
New York State. This year covers China, Japan, Europe, and Former Soviet Union. Each student will learn
the geography, culture and history of each area in preparation for the New York State Regents exam at the
end of this year.
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Instructional References
World Cultures: A Global Mosaic, Prentice Hall, 2004.
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General Course Outline
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China
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Geography
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Ancient Civilizations
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Culture and Religions
d.
European Involvement
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End of Dynastic Rule
f.
Chinese Civil War and Rise of Communist Rule
g.
China Under Communism
h.
Current Situation
Japan
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Geography
b.
Ancient Civilizations
c.
Culture and Religions
d.
European Involvement
e.
Meiji Restoration and Imperialism
f.
World War II
g.
Post World War II and modernization
h.
Current Situation
Europe
a.
Geography
b.
Ancient Greeks and Romans
c.
The Middle Ages
d.
The Renaissance and Reformation
e.
Exploration
f.
The Enlightenment and Age of Revolutions
g.
The Age of Science
h.
The Industrial Revolution
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World War I
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The Russian Revolution
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The Rise of Dictators
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World War II
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The Cold War
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The Fall of Communism
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Current Situation
The Former Soviet Union
a.
Geography
b.
Ancient Civilizations
c.
Life Under the Czars
Memo: Course Outline
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Special Projects and/or Activities
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The Russian Revolution
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Life Under Communist Rule
f.
The Cold War
g.
The Fall of Communism and Soviet Union
h.
Current Situation
Regent Review
Each student will participate in the following projects:
a. World Problem Presentation and Research Paper (With English and Science)
Assessment Process
Students will be assessed in the following manner:
1.
Homework assignments and quizzes
2.
Chapter tests
3.
Projects- Used as homework and/or test grades
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Final Exam
Regent Exam
2/3’s of quarter grade
1/3 of quarter grade
--------4/5’s of yearly average
1/5 of yearly average
There is a final state (Regents) exam in this course. This final exam will not be calculated into the final
course average if the Regents score is higher than the final exam, but not higher than the yearly average. If
the Regents exam score is higher than the yearly average, the student will receive the Regents exam score as
the yearly average. In order for a student to receive Regents credit, the Regents exams must be passed with a
grade of 65% or above.
Memo: Course Outline