Course Syllabus

MILESTONES FOLDER - There is no Milestones Social Studies Test for 7th Graders; however, I made a folder where you can access testing information for End of Grade Tests, review games, & other helpful links.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 27th - DECEMBER 8th

11/17/17: COMPUTER LAB. ASSIGNMENTS LOCATED IN FILES "7th USATESTPREP" 

TEST 11/16/17: SW ASIA GOVERNMENT, ECONOMICS, AND GEOGRAPHY

SS7G9 Locate selected features in Southern and Eastern Asia. a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: Ganges River, Huang He (Yellow River), Chang Jiang (Yangtze) River, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Sea of Japan, South China Sea, Yellow Sea, Gobi Desert, Taklimakan Desert, Himalayan Mountains, and Korean Peninsula. b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of China, India, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Vietnam. SS7G10 Explain the impact of environmental issues across Southern and Eastern Asia. a. Explain the causes and effects of pollution on the Chang Jiang (Yangtze) and Ganges Rivers. b. Explain the causes and effects of air pollution and flooding in India and China.SS7H3 Analyze continuity and change in Southern and Eastern Asia. a. Describe how nationalism led to independence in India. b. Describe the impact of Mohandas Gandhi’s belief in non-violent protest. c. Explain the role of the United States in the rebuilding of Japan after WWII. d. Describe the impact of communism in China in terms of Mao Zedong, the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and Tiananmen Square. e. Explain the reasons for foreign involvement in Korea and Vietnam in terms of containment of communism

WEEK OF OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 3:

EVERY TEST IS A VOCABULARY TEST:    https://quizlet.com/160216445

STANDARDS FOCUS: • SS7CG3 Compare and contrast various forms of government. a. Explain citizen participation in autocratic and democratic governments [i.e., the role of citizens in choosing the leaders of Israel (parliamentary democracy), Saudi Arabia (autocratic monarchy), and Turkey (parliamentary democracy)]. b. Describe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential.

TODAY'S NEWS IS TOMORROW'S HISTORY. LOOK IN FILES FOR THE ANSWER TO THIS WEEKS BONUS QUESTION. 

What is the name of the Crown Prince? In the article... _____ is the birthplace of Islam, where ______ are banned and _____ not tolerated. Beginning last month, women can now __________ and do what?

AND DON'T FORGET! www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5yCOSHeYn4

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WEEK OF OCTOBER 23-27: STANDARDS FOCUS: SS7CG3 Compare and contrast various forms of government. a.Explain citizen participation in autocratic and democratic governments [i.e., the role of citizens in choosing the leaders of Israel (parliamentary democracy), Saudi Arabia (autocratic monarchy), and Turkey (parliamentary democracy)].b.Describe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential.

All 7^th graders will be taking the Reading and Evidence Based Writing Test (REBW) test which is a field test for the Georgia Milestones.

Only the 7th grade is testing however it will affect the whole school because we will not be changing class while testing is going on.

Testing will be on Tuesday and Wednesday next week.

On each of those days, students will come in as usual and eat or go to the hall and be seated. When the bell rings, go to homeroom, take all stuff to your locker.

All homeroom teachers will take attendance & then we will have the pledge/moment of silence, then you will to go to your ILT class.

The tests on Tuesday will take approximately 1 hour.

Testing on Wednesday will be given in both the AM and PM so it will take longer.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 16: SS7H2 Analyze continuity and change in Southwest Asia (Middle East). a. Explain how European partitioning in the Middle East following WWI led to regional conflict. b. Explain the historical factors contributing to the establishment of the modern State of Israel in 1948; include the Jewish religious connection to the land, antisemitism, the development of Zionism in Europe, and the aftermath of the Holocaust. c. Describe how land and religion plays a role in continuing conflicts in the Middle East (i.e. the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims, and Kurdish nationalism). d. Explain U.S. presence and interest in Southwest Asia, including the Persian Gulf conflict and invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.

Thursday, Oct 19th: VOCABULARY TEST - M.E. VOCABULARY (YOU COPIED THESE THE WEEK I WAS OUT) COPY IN "FILES - 2ND 9WKS"