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Islam
China & Japan
Mexico
Europe
Africa
Projects
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Vista Heights Middle School
23049 Old Lake Drive
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
Phone: 571 - 4300
Fax: 571 - 4305
Email:
[email protected]
Room: C-8
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This course is designed to
teach to the 7th grade Social Science Standards. Please refer to the standards,
which you received at registration, to fully understand the specific standards
that this course entails. During this year, we will be examining the Fall of
the Roman Empire to the Age of Exploration with an emphasis upon the
cultures and history of Europe,
Islam, Africa,
China/Japan, and Mexico. |
The Assignments
The discipline of history is often said to begin with
the advent of the written word; thus, both reading and writing skills will be
stressed in this class. However, we will also use art, music, videos,
simulations, and your creativity to make the past come to life. Click on
any of the links to the left to view the available assignments. |
During
each unit we cover, you will be asked to work on one or more projects which will
help you get personally involved in the time period you are studying. These
projects will be both individual and cooperative in nature and will require
searching for clues to unlock the mysteries of the past. These projects will
help you develop your researching skills and will provide you with a wider
variety of sources than your textbook can offer.
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Geography
is an important field in the social sciences and often influences the historical
development of areas. It is especially important as Humans to know the
geography of other countries. Therefore, students will be expected to draw,
label, and color each location we discuss. Geography will be incorporated into
daily lessons throughout the year.
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Tests/Quizzes
Tests and
Quizzes will be based on the 7th grade Social Science Standards. At
times you will be expected to write an essay that demonstrates your
understanding of the standards addressed in each unit. Please refer to your
copy of the standards so that you know what you will be tested on. You will
always know in advance the standard that will be assessed.
7th Grade Standards:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/ |
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Students are given ample
time in which to complete their work and are expected to turn it in on time.
Work is due at the beginning of the class period on the date an assignment is
due.
I feel that completing
homework is a choice, students choose to complete the assignment, and therefore,
they choose to pass. Please do not ask for exceptions. If a student
has an excused absence, his/her work is not considered late because he/she was
not present to receive the assignment. Students are responsible to ask
about missed assignments upon their return to school.
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Students will earn one extra
credit point per day they are present in class and enter quietly and begin
reading a book of their choice. In order to receive the point, the reading
material must be a book, either from home or the library (magazines and
textbooks are not considered to be extra credit reading material.) Extra credit
assignments will not be given to any student who has excessive late/missing
work. Please do not ask.
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