Grade 7 - Florida Social Studies
Florida: M/J Civics (Credit: 1.00)This Civics course covers the basis for our government system in the United States and how it has changed over time to the government we have today. This course includes basic geography of the United States and major cultural landmarks, the sources our founding fathers used to develop our government, the structure of our government at various levels, effects the government has on our lives and the economic system we utilize in the United States.
Students will also develop their skills in exploring various texts and responding to them in essay form to demonstrate comprehension of the content and apply the concepts to issues affected them locally and statewide.
Florida: M/J Geography: Europe and The Americas (Credit: 1.00)M/J Geography: Europe and the Americas takes students on a journey in which they will learn about the physical and human geography of various regions. They will study the history of each region and examine the cultural characteristics of the world in which we live. Students will also learn about the tools and technologies of geography such as globes, maps, charts, and global information systems. Students will study methods of historical inquiry and primary and secondary historical documents.
Students will also gain practice in writing and note-taking. They will be asked to create maps, graphic organizers, conduct research, analyze information, and write essays on topics such as current events and national parks.
Florida: M/J United States History (Credit: 1.00)M/J United States History focuses on American History from Exploration and Colonization to the Reconstruction Period following the Civil War. Students will be exposed to the historical, geographic, political, economic, and sociological events which influenced the development of the United States and the resulting impact on world history. So that students can clearly see the relationship between cause and effect in historical events, students should have the opportunity to explore those fundamental ideas and events which occurred after Reconstruction.
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