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Seventh Grade Social Studies
Instructor: Beth Robinson
Curriculum Map, Class Page, Class Guidelines
In 7th grade Social Studies, students study Asia, Africa, and the Middle East; focusing on geography, history, cultural trends and groups, key individuals, and current events. While studying these topics, we investigate how human beings and human nature can shape history. Conversely, we look at how geography and cultural diffusion have shaped human civilizations.
Students focus on the concept of culture, investigating how human beings fit within their cultures and the influence their roles have in the lives of other people. We examine how a lack of respect for, or a misunderstanding of other cultures, can lead to oppression or conflict. This understanding of stereotypes helps break through misconceptions about others.
Finally, students evaluate how human nature, for better or worse, has impacted these nations and cultures. By looking at the past, we can draw a direct line between the events that have occurred, the motivations that led to them, and their impact on today's world.
Guiding Questions:
- How do the needs of humans lead to the rise of civilizations and shape culture?
- How do individuals find their roles within societies and in what ways do their roles influence those around them?
- In what ways do the positive and negative sides of human nature impact others?
- Why do the needs and desires of certain groups lead to great accomplishments? Why can these also lead to conflict?
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