Social Studies 7
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In this course, students will get an overview of several geographical concepts. The course will expose students to the following concepts: the solar system, the earth and its biomes, North America, mountain building, the lithosphere, continent enhancement, the hydrosphere, the atmosphere, the biosphere, maps, climate, the Middle East, and demographics.
Additional Resources Needed
Textbooks
World Physical Geography
By: Brenda Brewer Runkle
Publisher: Runkle Pub Inc (Jun 2000)
Student ISBN: 0-970-11120-7
Teacher ISBN: 0-970-11121-5
World Physical Geography - Student Activity Workbook
By: Brenda Brewer Runkle
Publisher: Runkle Pub Inc (Jun 2000)
Student ISBN: 0-970-11122-3
Technology Needs:
Microsoft Word (word processing software)
RealPlayer (free download)
Shockwave (free download)
QuickTime (free download)
Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download)
Content Topics
Unit 1
The Solar System
Unit 2
Planet Earth and Its Biomes
Unit 3
North America
Unit 4
Mountain Building
Unit 5
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Unit 6
Continent Enhancement
Unit 7
Prime Time Longitude
Unit 8
Hydrosphere
Unit 9
Atmosphere
Unit 10
Biosphere
Unit 11
Maps and their Uses
Unit 12
Latitude and Climate
Unit 13
Middle East
Unit 14
Demographics
Unit 15
Systems
Assessments
- Classwork
- Writing Assignments
- Projects
- Tests / Exams