7th Grade Social Studies

Syllabus

Teacher: Ms. Kimberlee Preston

Room: D-4                                                     

Phone: 623-376-3373

E-mail: Kimberlee.Preston@dvusd.org      

Website: http://kpreston.myteacher.dvusd.com

Course Description and Objectives

Seventh Grade Social Studies will emphasize American history from the Civil War through the Great Depression.  We will study the impact of the Industrial Revolution and imperialism on world events.  Throughout the coming months, we will focus on geography and economics as it pertains to these events.  It is my goal to assist students in acquiring and using the basic tools of historical research, so that they may learn to frame and answer questions by historical study.  Students will also learn to analyze and evaluate historical materials which offer varied perspectives.

Text Creating America, McDougal Littell, 2007

Course Schedule (subject to change)

                      1^st Quarter      Pre-Civil War through Civil War

                 2^nd Quarter     Reconstruction, Immigration and Industrialization

                  3^rd Quarter     WWI and Imperialism

                 4^th Quarter      Great Depression through Pearl Harbor

Supplies*

Each student is requested to bring a notebook, a pocket folder, a blue or black pen, a pencil and highlighter every day.

Grading Scale:               Grading Criteria:

A = 90-100 %               Tests and Projects                         = 40% of total grade

B = 80-89 %                 Classwork and Notebook Checks  = 30% of total grade

C = 70-79%                  Quizzes and Homework                 = 30% of total grade 

D = 60-69%                   

F = 0-59%                  

* Arizona law requires that public schools provide supplies required for academic success.  This list represents optional, supplemental items, which you may supply at your own discretion.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your school.