Knights Team
Mrs. Waltz’s 7th Grade Social Studies Class Syllabus
Geography and World Cultures
A. Classroom Rules
1. Be prepared and ready to learn.
2. Be courteous and respectful to others.
3. Students may not interfere in the learning process of others.
***All Knights team rules also apply in this classroom!!***
B. Class Content
Five Themes of Geography
Map Skills
Modern North African and Middle Eastern Geography
Ancient Civilizations in the Fertile Crescent
Mesopotamia (Chapter 3)
Phoenicians and Hebrews (Chapter 6)
Military Empires (Chapter 7)
Ancient Egypt (Chapter 4)
Modern Eastern European Geography
The Greeks
Beginnings (Chapter 9)
The City-States (Chapter 10)
Cultural Contributions (Chapter 11)
The Hellenistic Period (Chapter 12)
Modern Western European Geography
The Romans
Beginnings (Chapter 13)
The Roman Republic (Chapter 14)
The Roman Empire (Chapter 15)
Christianity (Chapter 16)
The Early Middle Ages
The Germans (Chapter 17)
The Franks (Chapter 18)
The Vikings (Chapter 20)
The Byzantine Empire (Chapter 21)
The Spread of Islam (Chapter 22)
The Late Middle Ages
Feudal Society (Chapter 24)
The Church (Chapter 25)
Rise of Trade and Towns (Chapter 26)
Rise of Monarchies (Chapter 27)
Beginning of Modern Times
The Renaissance (Chapter 28)
The Reformation (Chapter 29)
The Age of Discovery (Chapter 30)
C. Social Studies Notebook
1. As stated in the Knights team rules, notebooks must be brought to class everyday.
2. Every student is required to keep an organized Social Studies notebook.
3. Notebook page numbers will be stated in class when pages are distributed and will also be posted in the classroom. Sample notebooks will also be available in the classroom.
4. At the end of each marking period, notebooks will be checked to make sure students are keeping all notebook pages as well as organizing them according to requirements.
5. All students will receive a grade at the end of each marking period for keeping an organized Social Studies notebook.
6. Social Studies notebook pages can be removed from students’ binders at the end of each marking period, but should be kept to use for preparation for the Survey Test at the end of the school year.
D. Textbooks
1. As stated in the Knights team rules, textbooks must be brought to class everyday.
2. Textbooks must be covered at ALL times. Paper covers are available for free from the school store. Book socks may not be used on your textbook.
E. Homework
1. Refer to the Student Planner for information about school homework policies.
2. Homework will be written on the back chalkboard daily.
3. Homework must be copied in your student planner daily.
4. If you are absent, you are responsible for seeing Mrs. Waltz for any missed assignments.
5. If you are absent, extra handouts will be placed in shelves on the side counter. It is your responsibility to pick up any missed handouts.
F. Grading System
1. Refer to the Student Planner for information about district grading policies.
2. Students will be graded on class work, handouts, homework, tests, quizzes, projects,writing assignments, reports, group work, etc.
3. Neatness counts on all assignments. If I cannot read an answer clearly, it will be marked incorrect. Be sure to take your time when completing all assignments!
Please see Mrs. Waltz if you need clarification about a concept or assignment.
I will be available to meet students in the morning, during flex (if possible), or after school. Please see me to arrange a date and time.
I look forward to an enjoyable school year!!
