Grade 7 Global Studies with Ms. Fenelon [email protected]
This year we will be exploring various topics of geography and cultures living within each realm of the world we are traveling through.
Below are the YMS social studies standards we will focus on this year:
Quarter 1:
Quarter 2:
Quarter 3:
Quarter 4:
Scoring Scale
4=Exceeds the standard
3=Meets the standard
2=Progressing toward the standard
1= Insufficient evidence
Below are the YMS social studies standards we will focus on this year:
Quarter 1:
- Understands how to use a variety of geographic tools.
- Understands the physical and human characteristics of places and regions in the world.
- Understands how humans adapt to and modify their environment.
Quarter 2:
- Understands that cultures have different belief systems which impact their societies.
- Understands how an individual, groups, and institutions can influence government and work for the common good.
Quarter 3:
- Understands movement and migration patterns of humans, ideas, and resources.
- Understands how to use cultural geography to interpret the present.
Quarter 4:
- Understands how to participate in meaningful civil action.
Scoring Scale
4=Exceeds the standard
3=Meets the standard
2=Progressing toward the standard
1= Insufficient evidence
Google Classroom & Website:
The classwork agenda with learning targets and any documents or links will be posted daily on Google Classroom. The purpose is to aid in time management both when the student is here and when absent and to give a broad overview of the assignments involved. The HW denotes homework.
The website for this class will be a useful tool. For each unit, you will find an overview of the learning targets and pictures of students in their element.
Projects
We will do many projects throughout the year that will encompass a variety of required assignments to work towards meeting the standards. Projects will be completed individually, in pairs, and in small groups. Ample class time is given for group projects!
Homework and class participation:
- Homework is used in preparation for an upcoming activity, or to wrap up an activity, and therefore is expected to be completed on time.
- Class participation is essential for the discussions, role play, and other interactive learning experiences that will occur in this class.