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Social Studies Department
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7th Grade Course of Study
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| Geography |
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5 Themes: location, place, region, human-environment interaction, movement
Geographic Regions of the World: Major land forms and major bodies of water
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| Civilizations of the World |
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World Cultures: Islam, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asian Civilizations, Medieval Societies, The Americas
Cultural Concepts: Development of an empire, Belief systems, Political Systems, Traditions and customes, Achievements and contributions |
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8th Grade Course of Study
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| In 8th Grade, students study the history of the United States from approximately 1600 until 1900. Our curriculum focuses on the changing nature of America, from its beginning as a colony of a wealthy nation to its rise as an industrial power. Throughout the year, students will produce a wide variety of work including research reports, analytical essays, creative writing, illustrations and oral reports. Students will produce a wide variety of work including research reports, analytical essays, creative writing, illustrations and oral reports. |
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