7TH GRADE REACH HUMANITIES
7th grade curriculum covers the Civil War through the Great
Depression. We follow the Arizona state social studies standards and
common core standards. Per district mandate there will be a semester
exam at the end of each semester.
First semester
August:
September
October
November
December
Second semester
Review of culture and geography
Primary documents
Road to the Civil War
Civil War
Civil War photography
Reconstruction
Industrialization
Immigration
January
February
March
April
April/May
Progressive movement
Imperialism
World War I
1918 Influenza epidemic
Women voting
Prohibition
1920’s
Great Depression
States tests: Students are expected to learn the state capitals, abbreviations and where they
are located on a map of the US. (Spelling counts!) You will be tested through the end of the first
quarter, about every week. Once you are satisfied with your score, you do not need to take that
portion of the test again. Each part (capitals, abbreviations and location) is worth 50 points. You do
not have to pass all three parts at once, so you can focus on one area at a time.
Homework: http://wilhumanitieshw.wordpress.com/
I try to keep the level of homework low, but this is a project-based class. Class time to complete
projects will be given. If you do not use your time wisely, you will have homework and potentially let
your group down. You can access assignments on the internet at
http://wilhumanitieshw.wordpress.com/. I blog everyday so you should always know what assignments
are due. I can attach handouts to the blog posts as well, so if you lose a paper, look there first.
Assignments are also posted in the classroom.
Materials: Each student is required to have a composition book, college ruled. Spiral notebooks
will not work as we will be creating covers for the composition books. You will use it all year long to
take notes in, draw maps, vocabulary and other activities. A set of colored pencils, a highlighter and
tape will be helpful when we put things in our books, but I do have these in the classroom.
Grades: Points are given for each assignment. Your grade is the number of points you receive
divided by the total number of points possible. Grades are weighted by the number of points, not by a
percentage. Grades are available online through the parent portal. I try to update grades at least
once per week. It is your responsibility to check your grades. If you discover a discrepancy, please
see me as soon as possible. Don’t wait until the week grades are due or after the grade reports are
handed out. Graded papers are in the out baskets in the classroom. It is your responsibility to pick
them up as they become available.
Extra Credit: From time to time opportunities for extra credit points are given. Extra credit is
just that –EXTRA! It cannot replace a missing assignment. Extra credit points are added into the
grade calculation for the final grades each quarter. If you have a missing assignment, extra credit
points that you have done will not count. Since extra credit opportunities are available throughout the
grading period I will not give special extra credit at the end of the quarter so you can raise your grade.
The most a grade will be raised by extra credit points is 3-4 percentage points on the final grade.
Student responsibilities: You are in charge of your own learning. You will gain more from
this class if you come to class prepared to work and with the things you need – pencil or pen, paper,
etc. I do not assign “busy” work just to get grades. The projects help you learn what you need to
know and give you “real life” skills and skills that are important for high school and beyond. You will
get one copy of any handouts. Most of the handouts are available online if you lose your copy.
Second sheets will not be handed out.
Absences: If you are absent it is your responsibility to find out what you missed. Check the
board, ask me, ask a classmate, check the class composition book or your calendar to find out what
you missed. Failure to make up work will result in a lower grade. If you feel overwhelmed after a
long absence, see me and we will work something out so that you can get your work completed.
Rules:
Bell to bell – I expect you to be in your seat ready to learn when the bell rings to start class and to
work/pay attention until the bell rings at the end of class.
Respect one another, the teacher, the classroom, the school, and yourself.
Open Mind – You will learn more if you have an open mind.
I’m looking forward to a great year. As always you can get in touch with me from home by emailing
me at aheld@amphi.com, or calling school at 696-5881.
Important links:
Homework: http://wilhumanitieshw.wordpress.com/
My web page: http://tinyurl.com/nyzddrb
Wiki:(must be a member to access)
http://7thgradereachhumanities.wikispaces.com/
Edmodo: https://wilsonk8.edmodo.com/ (must have created an account)
Parent portal for grades: https://sisportal.amphi10.org/pr/login.aspx
Wilson web page: http://www.amphi.com/schools/wilson-k-8.aspx
Wilson school notes home:
http://www.amphi.comschools/wilson/noteshome.htm
Arizona State Social studies standards can be found on the Arizona
Department of Education Website
http://www.ade.state.az.us/standards/contentstandards.asp
Common Core standards: http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/