Download - Welcome to 7 th Grade Social Studies!
Welcome to 7th Grade Social Studies!
7A—Mrs. Nix
Originally from Chattanooga, TN (Signal Mountain) Moved to Dalton, GA and graduated from high school
there at Northwest Whitfield High Inspired by my mother who is also a 7th grade teacher
(teaches AC Science at Vickery Creek Middle in Forsyth) Attended the University of Georgia for undergraduate
school (BSEd.1999), completed my gifted certification there, and began grad. school there
graduated from Kennesaw State University (MEd. 2006) 16th year teaching social studies (13 years at HTMS, 3
years in Athens)
About Me Professionally…
About Me Personally…
Moved to Atlanta in the summer of 2002 after getting married to my “college sweetheart”
2 children—Preston (5) and Blakely (2)
HUGE Georgia Bulldogs fan & alumni
The beach is my “happy place”
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Area of Study: The Eastern Hemisphere
Geography Review Asia The Middle East Africa We will focus on
geography, history, and culture along with application of material to present times.
Goals: Writing through the curriculum (preparation for Honors and AP courses); Exceeding standards on CRCT
Current Events presentations and discussions
Stock Market Game Global Awareness Art/S.S. connection
Geography
Basic map and globe skills
Map quizzes Global Awareness Physical and
Human geography Download
TapQuiz!
The Middle East
Geography, culture, history, religions
Historic conflicts Oil/Economics Common
misconceptions Current conflicts
Africa
History, culture, geography
Wildlife/ National Parks
Change/ Progress 4 unique regions:
North Africa Eastern/Central Africa West Africa Southern Africa
Asia
Geography Focus on India & Pakistan,
China, Japan, North and South Korea, Vietnam
Spotlight on famous historic world leaders from Asia
We end the year with a big history unit—20th Century US/Asian relations
Writing Through the Curriculum…
SAT/ACT College entrance exams Preparation for high school
honors or AP history courses
Life skill Application of language
arts/writing skills to a given area of study to encourage future success
Expect an essay question on every test & expect it to take me a week to grade!
Students will compete against their classmates along with other students across the state of Georgia.
Begins in September (We compete in the Fall)
Application of economic terms in real-world situations
Social Studies/Math/Business Connection Fun game with possible prizes!
Stock Market Game
The Key to Success in Advanced Social Studies…
Application of knowledge
Motivation/effort Work completion The “Above and
Beyond” factor
Common Formative:*Why do people live where they live in the Middle East? (Give 3 reasons)
