Ms. Bross' Class Web Page
7th Grade Social Studies
Units Of Study This Year
Unit 1: Review Map and Globe Skills
Unit 2: European Geography and History
Unit 3: Latin American Geography, History, & Contemporary Issues
Unit 4: The United States and Canada
Classroom Policies
Students are to arrive on time.
Students are to be prepared everyday with pens, pencils, and paper
Students need to be respectful of other students.
Students need to be respectful of all adults.
Homework is expected to be turned in on time.
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Homework Assignments:
June
June 19-Have a Wonderful Vacation!!!!!
June 18-None
June 17-None
June 16-Same as below
June 15-Return books or book fines
June 12-Return Textbook - Due tomorrow
June 10-Study for AssessmentTest - Tomorrow! Return Textbook!!!!!
June 9-Same as below
June 8-Study for Assessment Test-Thursday, June 11 Bring in textbook!!
June 5-Per. 3, 4 & 9-Study Guide-Define terms and answer questions 3-8 Due-Mon., June 8
Per. 7 & 8-Study Guide-Define terms and answer questions 3-17 Due-Mon., June 8
June 4-Study for a map quiz on U.S. & Canada - Friday, June 5 Tomorrow!
June 3-Study for a map quiz on U.S. & Canada - Friday, June 5
June 2-Study for a quiz on Canada- Quiz is tomorrow!
June 1-Study for a quiz on Canada- Quiz is on Wed., June 3
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May
May 29-Quiz-on Canada- Wed., June 3
Per. 7 & 8-Project essay due on Mon., June 1
May 28-Per.7 & 8-Bibliography due tomorrow, May 29. Essay is due on Mon., June 1
Per.3,4 & 9-List similarities and differences of the governments of Canada & the U.S.-from worksheet Due-tomorrow,May 29
May 27-Per. 7 & 8-Work on project-Type essay
Per. 3, 4 & 9-None
May 26BCR-tomorrow-Wed., May 27 (U.S. & Canada) -Use your graphic organizer to prepare for the BCR.
May 21-BCR - Wed., May 27 (U.S. & Canada) -Use your graphic organizer to prepare for the BCR.
Per. 7 & 8-Mr. Duckworth has granted two more days in the media center, June 1 & 2, to complete "America" iMovie's and download to hard drive.
May 20-Same as below
May 19-Same as below
May 18-Work on project DUE-FRIDAY, MAY 22
May 14-Work on "America" project
May 13-Work on "America" project There are only two more days to work on the project in the media center. Due-May 21
May 12-Work on "America" project There are only three more days to work on the project in the media center. Due-May 21
May 11-Work on "America" project There are only four more days to work on the project in the media center. Due-May 21
May 8-Work on "America" project There are only five more days to work on the project in the media center. Due-May 21
May 7-Same as below
May 6-Work on "America" project There are only five more days to work on the project in the media center.
May 5-Work on "America" project Project due on May 21
Per. 3, 4, & 9-Research places of interest, celebrations, or events for each of your states. Research time zones for your states.
May 4-Per. 3, 4 & 9 - Study for a quiz on the characteristics of the regions of the U.S. Quiz is tomorrow!
Per. 7 & 8-Work on "America" project-research information and images that you still need for your pproject.
May 1-Per. 7 & 8- Read the worksheet on the Transcontinental Railroad and answer questions 1-11 Due-Mon., May 4th
Per. 3 4 & 9-Read the worksheet on the Transcontinental Railroad and answer questions 1-10. Due-Mon., May 4th. Study for Quiz on the characteristics of the regions of the U.S. Quiz is on Tues., May 5th
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April
April 30-Per. 7 & 8 - Study for Quiz on characteristics of the regions of the U.S- Quiz is tomorrow! Read the worksheet on the Transcontinental Railroad and answer questions 1-11 Due-Mon., May 4th
Per. 3, 4 & 9-Read the worksheet on the Transcontinental Railroad and answer questions 1-10. Due-Mon., May 4th. Study for Quiz on the characteristics of the regions of the U.S. Quiz is on Tues., May 5th
April 29-Same as below
April 28-Per. 3, 4, & 9 -Worksheet-"The Interior West" Answer questions on back (does not have to be in complete sentences) Due-Thur, Apr. 30
Per. 7 & 8 - Study for a quiz on the regions of the U.S. Quiz is Friday, May 1
April 27-Study for a Quiz on the physical features of the U.S. - Quiz is tomorrow!
April 24-Same as below
April 22-Same as below
April 21-Same as below
April 20-Work on research for U.S. project
Study for a Quiz on the physical features of the U.S. - Tuesday, April 28
April 17-Per. 7 & 8-Gather information and/or photos for your iMovie. Be prepared to begin creating your iMovie on April 27.
Per. 3, 4 & 9-Research information for your U.S. project. We will not be in the Media Center again until April 27.
April 16-Same as below
April 15-Work on U.S. project
Per. 7 & 8-Rough copy of your Storyboard is due by the end of the class period on Fri., Apr. 17
Per. 3, 4 & 9-Climate information on your region is due by the end of the class period on Fri., April 17
April 14-Complete physical features map of the U.S. Due-tomorrow, April 15
April 3-Same as below Have A Wonderful Spring Break!!
April 2-Same as below
April 1-Ask your parents, or a relative, where your ancestors immigrated from on both your mother and father's side (if possible). For example, maybe your great-grandmother on your father's side immigrated to the U. S. from Italy. Perhaps your great-grandfather immigrated here from Ireland. Write down the information and bring it in on Tues., April 14th.
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March
March 31-Study for Social Studies Assessment on Latin America - Tomorrow- Wed., April 1st
March 30-Study for 3rd quarter Assessments Social Studies Assessment on Latin America - Wed., April 1st
March 27-Per. 7 & 8-Study for a map quiz on the countries of South America and the physical features of South America & Mexico -Mon., Mar. 30
Per. 3, 4 & 9-Write the definitions of the vocabulary words at the top of the Study Guide. Due-Mon., March 30
March 26-Per. 7 & 8-Study for a map quiz on the countries of South America and the physical features of South America & Mexico -Mon., Mar. 30
Per. 3, 4 & 9-None Retakes on a map quiz of the countries of South America will be on Monday, Mar. 30
March 25-None
March 24-None
March 23-None
March 20-Per. 7 & 8 - iMovie Project Proposal due on Monday, March 23 (change of date)
Per. 3, 4 & 9-Study for a quiz on the political features & physical features of South America & the physical features of Mexico. Quiz will be on Monday, March 23
March 19-Per. 7 & 8 - iMovie Project Proposal due on Monday, March 23 (change of date)
Per. 3, 4 & 9-Study for a quiz on the political features & physical features of South America & the physical features of Mexico. Quiz will be on Monday, March 23
March 18-None Per. 7 & 8 - iMovie Project Proposal due on Friday, March 20
March 17-Same as below
March 16-None Per. 7 & 8 - iMovie Project Proposal due on Friday, March 20
March 13- Per. 7 & 8 - iMovie Project Proposal due on Friday, March 20 (Note-Due Date has changed!)
March 12-None
March 11-Study for Map Quiz!!! Tomorrow!
March 10-Same as below
March 9-Study for a quiz on political & physical features of Middle America (you do not have to know capitals) Quiz-Thur., Mar. 12
March 6-Per. 7 & 8-Read "Critical Thinking" worksheet-FRONT & BACK Answer questions - on notebook paper. Due-Mon., Mar. 9
Per. 3, 4 & 9 -Write down ten articles of clothing and where they were made (no shoes). Due-Monday, Mar. 9
March 5-Per. 7 & 8-Write down ten articles of clothing and where they were made (no shoes). Due-tomorrow, Mar. 6
Per. 7 & 8-Read "Critical Thinking" worksheet-FRONT & BACK Answer questions - on notebook paper. Due-Mon., Mar. 9
Per. 3, 4 & 9-Acrostic - Due tomorrow, Mar. 6
March 4-Per. 7 & 8-Letters to "Board of Directors" due tomorrow-must be typed!
Per. 3, 4 & 9-Acrostic on a Latin American country due on Friday, Mar. 6
March 3- Quiz-Wed., Mar. 4 (tomorrow) - Latin America - European Conquests, Independence, & Latin America today.
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February
February 26-Same as below
February 25-Same as below Quiz-Wed., Mar. 4 - Latin America - European Conquests, Independence, & Latin America today.
February 24-Same as below
February 23-Same as below
February 20-Same as below
February 19-Per. 3, 4 & 9-Write a paragraph explaining if the country you researched is developed or developing. Must be typed or written in ink. Due-Tues., Mar. 3 Acrostic on a Latin American country is due: Friday, Mar. 6
Per. 7 & 8-None Letter to "Board of Directors of the Wolverine Corporation" is due: Thur., Mar. 5 Must be typed or written in ink.
February 18-None
February 17-Per. 7 & 8-In textbook, read pgs. 474-478 On pg. 478-Answer questions 3, 4 (a & b) & 5. Due-tomorrow, Feb. 18 This should not take more than 20 min.
Per. 4 & 9-None
Per. 3-Complete map of the physical features of South America
February 13-Complete any unfinished class work (Map of South America)
February 12-Per. 7 & 8-Read "Bolivar's Letter From Jamaica" Answer quest. 1-8 on a separate sheet of paper...This does not have to be in complete sentences. Due-Friday, Feb. 13. This should not take longer than 20 minutes.
Per. 3, 4 & 9-Map of South America...Neatly label the countries, capitals and the three major bodies of water...Color each country. Due-Fri., Feb. 13. This should not take longer than 15 minutes.
February 11- Per. 7 & 8-Same as below
Per. 3, 4 & 9-Complete BCR on the Columbian Exchange Due-Thur., Feb. 12 This should take no more than 20 minutes to complete.
February 10-Per. 7 & 8-In textbook-Read pgs. 459-463. On pg. 463, answer questions 4-7. Due-Thurs., Feb. 12 (15-20 minutes each night)
Per. 3, 4 & 9-None
February 9-Complete unfinished classwork- "Cortex & Pizarro" reading and questions Due-tomorrow, Feb. 10
February 6-Study for a quiz on the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan civilizations Quiz-Mon., Feb. 9th
February 5-Same as below.
February 4-Read "The Incas" Answer questions 1-25 on "Incan Civilization Quiz" worksheet Due-Fri., Feb. 6
Quiz on the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan civilizations - Mon., Feb. 9th
February 3-None
February 2- Read "The Aztecs" and complete "Aztecs Civilization Quiz" Due-Tues., Feb. 3
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January
January 30-None
January 29-None
January 23-Same as below
January 22-Read "The Mayas" (worksheet) Answer questions 1-25 on "Mayan Civilization Quiz" worksheet Due-Tues., Jan. 27
January 21-Per. 3, 4 & 9- Complete map of Middle America -use pg. 142 & 144 in textbook Due-tomorrow
Per. 7 & 8- Complete unfinished class work on the European Union Due-tomorrow
January 20-None
January 16-None
January 15-Same as below Assessment tomorrow!!!!
January 14-Study 15-20 minutes tonight for Social Studies Assessment Test is Friday, Jan. 16th
January 13-Complete any unfinshed class work on European Union- Per. 3, 4 & 9- In textbook, read pg. 367-379. On pg. 371: Answer questions 1 (a-f) and quest. 3 (a, b & c). Due tomorrow Per. 7 & 8-complete questions 1-11 (worksheet) Due tomorrow
Social Studies Assessment- Friday, Jan. 16th (multiple choice) Look over study guide
January 12-Same as below BCR-tomorrow!
January 9-Prepare for BCR BCR will be on Tues., Jan. 13 Take 15-20 minutes and look over your notes.
January 8- Complete any unfinished class work (conflicts in Northern Ireland and conflicts in Chechnya) Due-tomorrow
January 7-Same as below Quiz-tomorrow!
January 6-Study for a quiz on Russia and the Soviet Union Quiz-Thur., Jan. 8
January 5-Complete map - "Europe during the Cold War Map Activity" Due-tomorrow, Jan. 6th
Study for a quiz on Russia and the Soviet Union Quiz-Thurs., Jan. 8th
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December
December 19-Have a wonderful vacation!
December 18-None
December 17-None
December 16-None
December 15-Per. 3, 4 & 9-None
Per. 7 & 8-In textbook, read pgs. 733-738 On pg. 738, answer questions 4, 5, & 6 Due-Tues., Dec. 16 This should take no more than
20 minutes
December 12-Study for a quiz on Political & Economic Systems- Quiz will be on Mon., Dec. 15 - Study 15 min. each night!
December 11-Study for a quiz on Political & Economic Systems- Quiz will be on Mon., Dec. 15 - Study 15 min. each night!
December 10-Same as below
December 9-Read "Political & Economic Systems" worksheet. Answer review questions (on bottom of paper). Make sure you know the words in bold and their definitions. Per. 7 & 8 - You must also complete the additional worksheet on "Political & Economic Systems." If you need help,
use p. 18 in your textbook. Due-Thurs., Dec. 11
December 8-Write a paragraph comparing your Eastern European country with your Western European country. Use the first 6 staistics (use your chart) in your analysis of your countries. Due-tomorrow, Dec. 9th
December 5-Complete map of Europe -Label all Western and Eastern European countries. Outline the countries with a different color. Due-Mon.
December 4-None
December 3-None
December 2-None
December 1-Study for a quiz on the Middle Ages - Quiz is tomorrow, Dec. 2
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November
November 25-Study for a quiz on the Middle Ages - Quiz is Tuesday, Dec. 2
November 24-Study for a quiz on the Middle Ages (all classes)- Tues., Dec. 2
Per. 7 & 8-"Time" magazine article, interview, chart and cover due tomorrow!
November 21-Per. 3, 4 & 9-None
Per. 7 & 8-Work on completing "Time" magazine project Due-Tues., Nov. 25
November 20-Per. 3, 4 & 9-Complete Bubonic Plague Health Poster Due-Fri., Nov. 21
Per. 7 & 8-Work on designing a cover for your "Time" magazine
November 19-Per. 3, 4 & 9-None
Per. 7& 8-Work on designing a cover for your "Time" magazine.
November 18-Same as below-Paragraphs are due tomorrow
November 17-Same as below
November 13-Same as below
November 12-Same as below
November 11- Per. 3, 4, & 9-Same as below
November 10-Per. 3, 4 & 9-Middle Ages Illustrated Dictionary- Due Friday, Nov. 14
Per. 7 & 8-None
November 7-Same as below
November 6-Per. 3, 4 & 9-Read "Knighthood"- answer questions 1 & 2 on a seperate sheet of paper. Complete back of worksheet. Due-Mon., Nov. 10
Per. 7 & 8-Complete packet-1. Read "People of the Middle Ages" Answer questions 1 & 3 on a seperate sheet of paper 2. Complete back 3. Read
"Mind Your Manors" answer question #2 4. (on back) Read "Knighthood" answer quest. 1 & 2 on a seperate sheet of paper. Due-Mon., Nov. 10
November 5-None
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October
October 31-None Happy Halloween
October 30-Study for Assessment Test-tomorrow!
October 29-Study for Assessment Test - Friday, Oct. 31
October 28-Same as below
October 27-Assessment Study Guide-Complete top half. Read the questions on the bottom half and be prepared to answer those questions in class Due-Wed., Oct. 29
October 23-Study for a quiz on thr Roman Republic and the Roman Empire Quiz-tomorrow, Oct. 24
October 22-Same as below
October 21-Per. 3, 4, & 9-Study for a quiz on the Roman Republic & the Roman Empire-Quiz-Friday, Oct. 24
Per. 7 & 8-Same as above & Read "Empire or Republic?" Answer the following question in paragraph form..."Augustus was a wise ruler. He brought order to Rome. But was that worth the loss of the Republic, which Romans had long held so dear? Why or why not? Due-Thurs
October 20-None
October 15-Same as below BCR on Monday on Roman Contributions
October 14-Make a collage of Roman contirbutions to modern day society. Include at least 6 different contributions. Due-Mon., Oct. 20th
October 13-None
Per. 7 & 8-Read "Linking Physical Geography to Roman History" Anwser questions 1-3 on a seperate sheet of paper Due-Mon., Oct. 13
October 9-No school Homework is the same as below
October 8-Same as below
October 7-Toga Day-Oct. 10 Bring in a bed sheet to class for Toga Day. You will not be penalized if you don't have a sheet to bring in.
October 6-None
October 3-Ancient Greece project due on Mon., Oct. 6th
October 2-Same as below Test tomorrow!
October 1-Work on Ancient Greece Project Study for test on Ancient Greece, Alexander the Great & the Hellinistic Period Test on Friday, Oct. 3
September
September 29-Study for a test-Fri., Oct. 3 - Ancient Greece including Alexander the Great Work on Ancient Athens Project
September 26- Study for Quiz- Mon., Sept. 22 Study vocabulary and the sheet "Greece-A Moment in Excellence"
September 25-Complete worksheet "Alexander III of Macedonia" Quiz postponed until Mon., Sept. 29 - on Ancient Greece
September 24-Complete "Greece-A Moment in Excellence" Due-tomorrow
September 23-Quiz on Friday - Ancient Greece
September 22-Prepare for BCR on Athens and Sparta BCR-Tomorrow, Sept. 23
September 19-Work on "Greek Life" project Per. 7 & 8 Read "Lycurgus and Sparta" and answer the questions on the back Due-Mon., Sept.22
September 18-Complete worksheet-"Life in Athens" Due-Tomorrow. Sept. 19th
September 17-Same as below
September 16-Work on "Greek Life" Project Due-Mon., Oct. 6th
September 15-None
September 12- Study for Quiz - Mon., Sept. 15
September 11-Quiz-Know the countries, capitals, and bodies of water of Western Europe Quiz-Monday, Sept.15
September 10-Same as below
September 9-Complete map of Western Europe - Due-Thurs. Sept. 11
September 8-Per. 3, 4 & 9 - Complete Worksheet-"Comparing Climate Graphs"-front & back Due-tomorrow
Per. 7 & 8 1) Complete climate graph for Athens, Greece & Baltimore, MD. 2)Write a paragraph describing the climate for each city Use your "World Climate Regions" paper to assist you. Due tomorrow
September 5-Study for quiz on Mon., Sept. 8th on labeling a globe, absolute location, climate and weather.
September 4-Quiz - Mon., Sept. 8th. - on labeling a globe, absolute location, climate and weather
September 3-Quiz is postponed until Mon., Sept. 8th.
Per. 7 & 8-Complete "The Earths's Atmosphere and Climates" - Due-tomorrow Make sure you include both temperature and precipitation in your answers to questions 4, 5, & 6.
September 2-Quiz-Friday,Sept. 5th - on labeling a globe, absolute location, climate and weather
August
August 29-Quiz-Friday,Sept. 5th - on labeling a globe, absolute location, climate and weather
Augusr 28-Organize Poly-Binders * Add notebook paper if you didn't any today in class. *You need one divider, preferably one with pockets. The divider will seperate classwork and homework from "keep" papers.
August 27-Same as below
August 26-Same as below
August 25-Have your parent/guardian read & sign the "Welcome Back" letter. Due -Thurs., August 28
Please have a 1 inch Poly Binder (or any soft plastic 1 in. binder) by Thursday, Aug. 28th
