Social Studies 7
Instructor Name: Ms. Cowling
Contact: Email: jennifer.cowling@aberdeenhall.com
Grade 7 curriculum provides students with the opportunity to explore ancient civilizations. Students will begin to understand the role of archeologists and how they piece together the lives of our ancestors. Students will compare and contrast the lives of their ancestors with their own. They will begin to understand the importance of studying the past. Through our study of ancient civilizations we will seek to understand the development of civilization and the world as we know it.
Social Studies 7 begins with a study of civilization and the steps taken to achieve it. We will personalize this with a family history project. The remainder of the school year will be spent studying the rise and fall of various ancient civilizations and their contributions to our world.
Term 1
Subject:
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Connections with the past
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The beginning of civilization
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Mesopotamia
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Egypt
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Geography
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Innovations
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Society
Learning Outcomes:
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Identify, clarify a problem
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Gather record information
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Formal presentation
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Common needs
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Connections between current and
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Ancient cultures
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Interpret graphs ,tables etc
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Locate describe historical events
Term 2 Term 3
Subject:
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Greece
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Rome
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Geography
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The Nile
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Hierarchy
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Belief system
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Daily Life
Learning outcomes:
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Gather, record information from
 primary/secondary source
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Justify interpretation
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Understanding of civilization
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Describe daily life, work, family
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Structure
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Describe how culture has adapted
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Evolution of laws, rules and
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Government
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Concept of the individual
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Compare ancient governments
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Settlement patterns and physical environment
Subject:
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China
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Government
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Innovations
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Settlement
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Environment
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Imperialism
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Review
Learning Outcomes:
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Gather, record information from primary/secondary source
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Analyze contact and conflict between cultures
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Identify connections between
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Current and ancient cultures
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Contribution of ancient cultures to science and technology
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Structure of ancient government and use of power
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20% Participation and Preparation
35% Assignments
20% Projects and Presentations
25% Tests and Quizzes
Please note: Mid Year Exam will count towards 10% of Term 2 mark.
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Terms 1 through3 equally weighted 90%
Final Exam 10%
Students are expected to come to class daily with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and participate. Please let Ms. Cowling know in advance if there is going to be a planned absence. Students are expected to check the website for missed assignments at www.aberdeengrade7.weebly.com
. Students are also required to come to class with their binder, paper, pens or pencils, and their agenda.
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Ancient Worlds - Outlooks 7
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Collins World Atlas
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Discovery Education
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Various teacher selected articles
Extra help can be received Tuesdays at lunch hour, or Thursdays in Homework Club. Additional appointments can be made upon request.
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