Mrs. Robinson's Class

7th Grade Social Studies

Course Description

The 7^th grade syllabus in Social Studies is the first half of a two- year course of study.  During the course of the school year, we will study “United States and New York State History” from the period of Pre-Columbian times to the period of the American Civil War.  As we look at historic events our concentration will be on developing critical thinking skills.  Students will draw conclusions about the experiences faced by people who lived in the past and how those experiences have helped to create the world we live in today.  The purpose of this course is to help students develop the understanding and skills necessary to live as socially responsible and productive citizens of this country and to gain an understanding of America’s connection to the world as a whole.

Grades

            Tests/Quizzes                            40% of your grade

            Class work                                 30% of your grade

            Independent Projects                 20% of your grade

            Vocabulary and Review             10% of your grade

Materials

• 1” binder (to be kept in the classroom)               

• 2” binder (to be brought to class each day)

• Loose leaf paper (to be kept in 2” binder)

• pens

• #2 pencils

• Highlighters

• Assignment Pad (provided by the school)

• OPTIONAL- sheet protectors for 1” binder

Favorite Websites

7th Grade Review for Final Exam:  http://www.quia.com/pages/7thgradessreview.html

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/

New York State for Kids:  http://www.iloveny.com/kids/index.asp

First Government for Kids:  http://www.kids.gov/

Social Studies for Kids:  http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/ushistory.htm

CNN (News Site):  http://www.cnn.com/

The History of our Presidents:  http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/

American Revolution Websites for Kids:  http://www.kidinfo.com/American_History/American_Revolution.html

Civil War Websites for Kids:  http://www.kidinfo.com/American_History/Civil_War.html

Information on our Government:  http://www.whitehouse.gov

The House of Representatives:  http://www.house.gov

The Senate:  http://www.senate.gov

The Supreme Court:  http://www.supremecourtus.gov

Contact Information

E-mail: jrobinson@gcsny.org

Call:  (845)615-6300

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