Social Studies
In seventh grade, we will have the opportunity to view the past of "The Land of the Free." This year, we will concentrate on learning about America's past. This will be a very important year because students will be expected to pass the Constitution Test. Some of the topics we will study include:
The Declaration of Independance
The American Revolution
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Three Branches of Government
The Growth of American Democracy
Acquiring States
This year during our study, the 7th grade students will go on a very exciting field trip. THEY WILL BE GOING ALL THE WAY TO SPRINGFIELD!!! They will have a first hand experience to the topics they have studied. They will visit Lincoln's tomb and other museums based on America's past.
Further information on the Springfield trip will be provided throughout the school year.
We look forward to exploring through these hands-on experiences ! :)
In the first quarter, we will start by reviewing the American Revolution. Then, we will concentrate on studying the Constitution since students will be expected to pass the Constitution test in the first quarter.
As part of this study, lawyers will be visiting our classroom to further the student's knowledge on the Department of Justice. Lawyers will be answering questions regarding laws and explaining how the the Bill of Rights affects our daily lives.
Students will work in groups to create hands-on projects and conduct mini- inquiry research using the iPads.