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7th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide and Curriculum Map

2017-2018

*Lessons listed in sequential order *World Geography, History, Cultures & Current Events *CCSS Support

Unit Topics Unit 1 *3 Weeks Introduction to World Geography, History & Cultures : Earth, Climate, Environment Unit Test Essay Topic: The History of Hurricanes

Essential Questions How does the study of Physical and Human Geography help us understand our world and its people?

S.S. Frameworks & Common Core Standards WST.1.7.1 WST.2.7.2 RH.6-8.7 p. 2 Evaluate the characteristics, functions, and advantages of geographic representations for analyzing spatial patterns Compare spatial connections among people, places, and their environments over time Use of maps, charts, graphs, research. Reflective and Argumentative writing/discussion in line with CCSS WHST.6-8.9

Unit 2 *4 Weeks The United States and Canada Unit Test Essay Topic: Impact of Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin

What are the major physical features, climate, and resources of the United States and Canada? How have people added to the cultural diversity of the United States and Canada?

WST.3.7.1 HS.6.7.1 p. 70 Analyze the combinations of physical and human characteristics that make places and regions similar to and different from others Examine the cultural characteristics of various regions Use of maps, charts, graphs, short research. Analytical and Argumentative writing/discussion in line with CCSS WHST.6-8.8

Unit 3 *4 Weeks Middle and South America: Mexico and Caribbean Islands Unit Test Essay Topic: The Aztecs and the Spanish Conquistadors

What are the major physical features, climate, and resources of Mexico? What were the early cultures of Mexico? What is the history of Central and South America, and how does that impact them today? What are the major physical features, climate, and resources of Europe? What are some major events in the history of countries in Europe and their various cultural features?

WST.2.7.2 ES.9.7.1 p. 122 Compare spatial connections among people, places, and their environments over time Examine ways people have adapted to physical environments Use of maps, charts, graphs. Analytical and Argumentative writing/discussion in line with CCSS WHST.6-8.6, 6-8.8, 6-8.9

Unit 4 *4 Weeks Europe Unit Test Essay Topic: Empire of Alexander the Great

WST.4.7.2 HS.6.7.1 p. 222 Analyze influence of geography on current and future events Examine cultural characteristics of various regions Use of maps, charts, graphs. Analytical and Argumentative writing/discussion in line with CCSS WHST.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7

Unit Topics Unit 5 *3 Weeks Russia and Northern Eurasia: Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Central Asia Unit Test Essay Topic: Russia’s Environmental Problems Unit 6 *3 Weeks Southwest Asia: Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan Unit Test Essay Topic: How Has Oil Changed Saudi Arabia? Unit 7 *3 Weeks Africa Unit Test Essay Topic: Mansa Musa Ruler of Mali Unit 8 *3Weeks South Asia: India and China Unit Test Essay Topic: The Emperor’s Clay Army

Essential Questions

Frameworks & Common Core Standards

What are the major physical features, climate, and resources of Russia? How did the Russian Empire grow and fall, and what is it like today? How have past decisions regarding resources affected Russia today? What are the major physical features, climate, and resources of this region, and how do they impact them today? What are some important aspects of culture, including religious beliefs, in this region?

WST.3.7.2 ES.10.7.1 p.314 Analyze perceptions people have of places around the world based on direct and indirect experience Explain how culture has influenced decisions about resources over time Use of maps, charts, graphs, short research. Reflective and Argumentative writing/discussion in line with CCSS WHST.6-8.1, 6-8.4, 6-8.6, RH.6-8.7 WST.3.7.2 ES.10.7.1 p.364 Analyze perceptions people have of places around the world based on direct and indirect experience Examine how culture has influenced decisions about the uses of resources over time Use of maps, charts, graphs, short research. Analytical and Argumentative writing/discussion in line with CCSS WHST.6-8.1, 6-8.4, 6-8.6, RH.6-8.7

What are the major physical features, climate, wild life, and resources of Africa? What are major events in the history of Africa, and what challenges do they face today? What are the major physical features, climate, and resources of Asia? What was history like in this region, and what is it like today?

WST.2.7.1 HS.6.7.1 p.432 Construct written explanations of spatial organizations of people and places Use of maps, charts, graphs, short research. Analytical and Argumentative writing. CCSS WHST.6-8.1, 6-8.2 HS.8.7.2 ES.10.7.1 p.538 p. 588 Explain levels of cooperation among people in places and regions who solve human and environmental issues Analytical and Argument writing CCSS WHST.6-8.1 Use of maps, charts, graphs. RH.6-8.7

Unit Topics Unit 9 *3 Weeks The Pacific World: Australia & New Zealand Antarctica Unit Test Essay Topic: Icebergs and Sea Level

*Current Events throughout the year using Junior Scholastic News

Essential Questions What are the major physical features, climate, and resources of this region? What is the history and varied culture of this region? What are the cities and economies like today, and how are they impacted by environment? How does international news events, world history, and world geography effect world current events?

Frameworks & Common Core Standards WST.2.7.2 ES.9.7.1 p. 666 Compare spatial connections among people, places, and their environments over time Examine ways people have adapted to physical environments Analytical and Argumentative thinking and writing Short research projects CCSS WHST.6-8.1, 6-8.6, 6-8.7, RH.6-8.7 WST.4.7.2 Analyze the influence of geography on current events, issues, and in planning for the future using a variety of sources Analytical and Argumentative thinking and writing Short research projects CCSS RH.6-8.1 WHST.6-8.1 WHST.6-8.2, RH.6-8.7

**End of Year Research Project: Immigrant Kids to America/Analyze Essay **If time permits! *Unit allotted times are approximate

What is it like for immigrants, past and present, coming to America looking for a better life? How did we get here? Analyze effects of cultural diffusion across our world

HS.6.7.1 HS.6.7.2 Identify cultural patterns and interactions through cultural diffusion, values, and ideas. Analyze effects of global population shifts using short research projects. Analytical and Argumentative thinking through writing. CCSS WHST.6-8.1 WHST.6-8.2, 6-8.8, RH.6-8.7

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