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Welcome to Ms. Beard's 7th grade social studies class! I designed this page especially for my parents. Parents, you work hard all day and wish there was an easier way to keep up with your child's education. Well, this page is designed to help you do just that.
In just minutes a day, you can check to see what your child did in class that day and what the homework is for that night. Additionally, the class notes and power point presentations are avaliable for your convenience. Keeping track of due dates is also no longer a problem when using this page.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Let's talk school supplies! What will your child need for my class?
- 1 subject, 70 sheet, COLLEGE RULED, spiral notebook (your child will need 2 of these. They are on sale at Kroger for 15 cents until Saturday).
- Glue sticks - 20 would be a good number to start with. Kids prefer the kind that goes on purple and dries clear.
- The "normal stuff": pencils, a pen, a highlighter, and colored pencils.
Curriculum Night will be on September 7th from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. I look forward to meeting you all.
CRCT Review Materials:
Review HISTORY for the CRCT
Review GOVERNMENT for the CRCT
Review ECONOMICS for the CRCT
Review ECONOMICS 2 for the CRCT
Review World Political Map for the CRCT
Review World Physical Map for the CRCT
Here are the Georgia State Standards indicating what we are learning now:
GPS:
SS7G5 The student will locate selected features in Southwestern Asia (Middle East).
a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: Euphrates River, Jordan River, Tigris River, Suez Canal, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Arabian Sea, Red Sea, and Gaza Strip.
b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the nations of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
SS7G6 The student will discuss environmental issues across Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain how water pollution and the unequal distribution of water impacts irrigation and drinking water.
SS7G7 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, Distribution of natural resources and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain how the distribution of oil has affected the development of Southwest Asia (Middle East).
b. Describe how the deserts and rivers of Southwest Asia (Middle East) have affected the population in terms of where people live, the type of work they do, and how they travel.
SS7G8 The student will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
b. Explain the diversity of religions within the Arabs, Persians, and Kurds.
c. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southwest Asia (Middle East): Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.
d. Explain the reason for the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims.
Helpful Links for Parents:
Click on these FULL COLOR maps of the regions taught in 7th grade. I have posted them as Word documents for your convenience.
The Middle East:
Southwest and Central Asia Political Map
Arabian Peninsula Political Map
Southwest and Central Asia Physical Map
Arabian Peninsula Physical Map
Africa:
Full Color - Africa Political Map
Asia:
South and East Asia Political Map
South and East Asia Physical Map
Georgia State Teaching Standards
2010 - 2011 SS Class Supply List
Parent Letter about The Middle East
Need more information on a topic? Library of Congress
Need a refresher on Africa? Take a Virtual Tour
Take the GeoBee Quiz and test your world geography knowledge
Have a question for me? EMAIL me
Thank you for everything you do!