7th Grade Social Studies
The following learning targets represent the major concepts studied and assessed in this course.
Semester 1
Unit 1: Geography Skills
- I can identify geographical features.
- I can explain the impact of geographical features on human societies.
Unit 2: Ancient Greece
- I can explain how physical geography shapes civilizations.
- I can explain how governments provided structure for early civilizations.
- I can compare cultures of two or more civilizations.
- I can explain how social structures and religion shape civilizations.
- I can explain the impact of trade (goods and ideas) on society.
- I can analyze the legacy of civilizations through cultural advancements.
Unit 3: Ancient Rome
- I can explain how physical geography shapes civilizations.
- I can explain how governments provided structure for civilizations.
- I can explain how social structures and religion shape civilizations.
- I can analyze the legacy of civilizations through cultural advancements.
- I can explain how access to resources can cause conflict and cooperation.
Semester 2
Unit 4: Middle Ages
- Explain geography and government influences
- Describe consequences of cultural interaction
- Analyze cultural advancements
Unit 5: Renaissance
- Compare cultures
- Explain social structures and religion
- Analyze Renaissance legacy
Unit 6: Latin America
- Explain geography and government influences
- Analyze social structures and cultural legacy