Grade 7 - Social Studies

Social Studies 7 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

American History covers the history of our nation from pre-Civil War through the Roaring Twenties. Major topics include; pre-Civil War, the Civil War, Reconstruction, Immigration, the Industrial Revolution, the Progressive Era, Imperialism, World War I, and the Roaring Twenties. In addition, the content areas of government, economics, science, art, literature, and the humanities are interwoven throughout the class, creating an integrated learning experience. American History is a survey of the struggle to build the United States of America from the Civil War to the Roaring Twenties. By means of reading, analyzing, and applying historical data, students come to appreciate the forces that shaped our history and character as an American people. Not only are the topics of American history discussed, but students also use primary documents and visual aids (including maps, graphs, charts, and artwork) to build their own understanding of the eras explored. Students view multimedia presentations, complete practice activities, create hands-on projects, and participate in student discussions. High interest videos provide background knowledge and support concepts studied. Teacher feedback is provided throughout the course.