7th-Grade Social Studies
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This course comprises learning the geography, history, political structure, and cultures that make up the Pre-Columbian civilization in South and Central America and Mexico in the first and second quarter. After a review of basic social studies themes, each region is studied through geography and its economic implications, and present cultural in populations.
In quarters three and four, seventh graders transition to Montana history in exploration of geography and Native American cultures as well as how economic decisions in Montana affect the well-being of individuals, businesses, and society.
All materials and assignments will be posted in Google Classroom.
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- Analyze and compare forms of government and economies
- Apply the themes of social studies to various regions and countries
- Review known histories of indigenous peoples and heritage
- Evaluate the impact of a country's actions on world events
- Consider the relationship between the Western Hemisphere's countries and the U.S.
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- Review themes of social studies
- Develop and apply advanced map skills
- Examine the lands of South America, Central America, and Mexico
- Apply research to understanding societies
- Identify geographic and economic traits of Montana
- Sequence and explain key features of Montana's timeline