Welcome to Gr. 7 Social Studies

Course Information

The Grade 7 Social Studies curriculum draws largely on the discipline of history but it includes elements of other Social Studies disciplines including economics, geography, political science and sociology. While the historical focus for grade 7 is the growth of the Canadian nation from the early 1800’s  to the end of World War I, the curriculum is built on the premise that an historical study is not limited to only one time period.

 

This year is Social Studies we will be covering the general and specific outcomes for grade 7 through the following units:

 

Introduction (Sept): Explores the general concept of empowerment and the effect it has on individuals and groups. The historic focus of this unit will be present day.

 

Personal Empowerment (Oct/Nov): Examines economic commodities, the traditional role of land and natural resources in economic empowerment and trends for future economic empowerment. The historic focus will be an overview of the Pre-Industrial, Industrial, Post-Industrial periods as well as a review of the importance of land and natural resources in Canada during 1600-1850.

 

Political Empowerment (Dec/Jan): Examines the political process and how political actions can lead to empowerment. Topics will include the Great Migrations, Political Unrest and Rebellion, and Confederation. The historic focus will be 1830-1867.

 

Cultural Empowerment (Feb/March): Examines the extent to which various cultural groups in Canada were empowered/disempowered. Topics will include the Northwest Rebellions, Settlement of West, and Aboriginal Peoples (Note: Aboriginal people, is an inclusive term used in this course for First Nations Peoples, the Innu and the Inuit.) The historic focus will be 1890-1914.

 

Societal Empowerment (April/May): Examines various groups within our society that have struggled to gain rights. Topics will include Inequities in Society, Industrialization and Women’s Rights. The historic focus will be 1890-1914.

 

National Empowerment (June): Explores how a country can become empowered and disempowered. The historic focus for this unit is on WW1

 

Textbook: Changing Your World - Investigating Empowerment

 

Assessments: Students may be assessed in a variety of ways that may include, but are not limited to: Projects, tests, presentations, In class assignments,  homework, and quizzes.

 

Progress will be assessed and evaluated through daily class work, participation in ongoing conversations, and interactive/cooperative activities.

 

Expectations:

  • Arrive to class on time and prepared. Bring all necessary materials and school supplies to class! You should always come to class with a writing utensil and paper.
  • Actively participate in classroom conversations and activities
  • Cell phones should not be used for personal reasons during class time. Follow the cellphone policy at GJBH.
  •  To treat others with respect and support at all times.
  • If you are absent, please ask what you have missed. At that point I will be able to give you an update and any work that may have been done in your absence.

 

Helpful Links

You can find the outcomes for these units on the Dept. of Education Website: www.ednet.ns.ca – click on Document Depot then Curriculum and Textbooks