• 7th Grade Social Studies

    Contact:  kirstin.sanning@jcschools.us       573-659-3200 Rm. 703

     

    Focus: Student Success in Academics

     

    7th Grade Social Studies:

     

    We will explore the river civilizations of Ancient India and China, investigate feudal Japan and Europe, study early European explorers and tackle modern topics in world geography.  We will look at human and physical geography, government, culture, economics and history. 

    Textbook= Savvas My World interactive. Book is linked in Google Classroom for easy access.

     

    Unit 1 = World Geography & Map Skills Unit 5 = Ancient Africa

    Unit 2 = Ancient India Unit 6 = Europe in the Middle Ages

    Unit 3 = Ancient China Unit 7 = Age of Exploration

    Unit 4 = Ancient Japan

     

    Daily Schedule:

    HR/Blazer Time    8:20-9:08

    1st hour                 9:11-10:05       

    2nd hour               10:08-10:59

    3rd hour               11:02-12:16

            Lunch  11:31-11:53

    4th Encore           12:20-1:06

    5th Encore           1:10-1:56

    6th hour               2:00-2:54

    7th hour               2:57-3:50


    Dismissal times  

    Walkers/Car Riders & Sports = 3:50

    Clubs = 4:10

    Buses - called upon arrival

    Grading 


    Tests/quizzes = 60%

    Classwork     = 40%

    (% of class grade)


    Late-Work/Make-up Policy:

    Work that is 4 school days late past the due date is a Zero.

    If a student is absent, they have one day for each day gone to make up their work.

    (Ex: Absent for 2 days, will get 2 days to make up the work.)

    General Expectations


    • Keep cell phones off & put away in your bag


    • Bring charged Chromebook  daily


    • Bring a clear water bottle


    • No sharing of drinks/food


    • Come prepared to learn each day

     
Last Modified on August 8, 2024