7th Grade Social Studies Syllabus - Unit Compelling Questions

A growing population could be a problem for our planet because it can lead to:

• Increased strain on natural resources

• Decreased pollution levels

• More available land for wildlife

• Lower demand for food and water

Unit 3: How does money travel the world? We examine the 3 economic questions: What is the product? How will it be made? Who will use the product? Every country answers these differently and we’ll be looking at different examples of countries and how it affects its citizens. Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 economic questions examined in Unit 3?

• What is the product?

• How will it be made?

• Who will use the product?

• Where will the product be sold?

Being a financially literate middle schooler means:

• Understanding how to manage money responsibly

• Spending all your money quickly

• Ignoring the importance of saving

• Relying on others to handle your finances

According to the classroom policy, what percentage of your grade comes from Scrimmages (formative assessments)?

• 25%

• 35%

• 50%

• 65%

According to the classroom policy, what percentage of your grade comes from Games (summative assessments)?

• 25%

• 35%

• 50%

• 65%

What must be completed to redo any work on a summative assessment?

• Games

• Scrimmages

• Practice

• Homework

The only time you should be on your iPad is when the ______ tells you.

• teacher

• student

• person next to you

• coach

You are allowed to use your phone in the classroom if you finish your work early.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT allowed in the classroom according to the technology policy?

• iPad

• DS

• Bluetooth headphones

• Both B and C

According to the grading scale, what is the percentage range for a B+ grade?

• 87% - 89%

• 84% - 86%

• 80% - 83%

• 90% - 93%