seventh grade history & geography online

COURSE OVERVIEW
​​Course Length: 2 semesters
Course Program: Ignitia Online. Homeschool Edition - Parent Teacher or Homeschool Advantage - NFC Academy teachers.
Accredited: All NFC Academy Programs K-12 Are Fully Accredited.
History and Geography 700 continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for God’s activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. The 7th grade homeschool curriculum surveys the social sciences, by covering history, geography, anthropology, sociology, economics, and political science. These areas of focus target all five major content strands: History, Geography, Government and Citizenship, Economics, and Social Studies Skills. ​This course is broad in scope, providing middle school students with a comprehensive overview of the social sciences including history and geography. Students begin the course by defining history and geography and their relationship to humanity over the ages. Students will also examine the many social science disciplines including social behavior, markets and competition, politics, economics, and anthropology.
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This course is broad in scope, providing middle school students with a comprehensive overview of the social sciences including history and geography. Students begin the course by defining history and geography and their relationship to humanity over the ages. Students will also examine the many social science disciplines including social behavior, markets and competition, politics, economics, and anthropology. Through an examination of society from a Christian point of view, they will learn about the way humanity has been shaped by the world around them and the events of the past. Critical thinking skills and digital literacy are also emphasized. ​​
COURSE CONCEPTS
            Curriculum Focus
  • Understand the Historical Method
  • Understand the World in Spatial Terms (According to Latitude and Longitude, Maps, Time Zones, and Daylight Saving Time).
  • Locate and Describe Different Topographical Features of the World, Such as Plains, Mountainous Regions, Rivers, and Valleys.
  • Locate and Describe U.S. Regions Made Up of Various Groups Of States, such as the Northeast and the Midwest.
  • Understand the Meaning, Methods, and Goals of Anthropology.
  • Understand The Meaning, Methods, And Goals Of Sociology.
  • Understand The Anthropology And Sociology Of The United States, Especially Of Native Americans.
  • Know The Characteristics Of Major Economic Systems–Free Enterprise And Socialism–And The Role That Government Plays In Each One.
  • Understand And Describe Contributions Made To The Area Of Political Science By Various Political Thinkers.
  • Understand The Structure And Functions Of American Government And Economics At The State Level.
  • Students Will Gain Practice In Report-Writing, Covering Topics Like Topographies Of Home States, Underdeveloped Nations, Modern Political Issues, And More.

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