1. Welcome to 7th Grade CIVICS!
Mrs. Cheryl Bynum

2. About Mrs. Bynum Bachelors of Business Administration- Music Business
Masters of Arts in Teaching- Middle School Social Studies (Grades 5-9)
Teaching Certificate- Middle School Social Studies (Grades 5-9)
Apple Certified Educator
Over a decade of classroom teaching experience
Real world application of history: travel to historical sites, local Titanic “expert,” etc.

3. Class Information

4. Class Information
Hands-on learning environment: table work, online activities via classroom laptops, virtual field trips, webquests, skits, and simulations.
Students are evaluated through a variety of projects, writing assignments, quizzes, tests, and activities. Grades are assigned as follows:
Tests: 50%
Quizzes: 30%
Homework/Classwork: 20%
{Pre-AP classes are as follows: Assessments (60%) and Classwork/Homework (40%)}
Grades can be checked through Progress Book.
“Homework” is usually in the form of completing class work that didn’t get finished in class, studying for upcoming tests/quizzes, or working on extended projects. Additional homework will be given occasionally throughout each quarter.
Projects will be both individual and group projects. Group projects foster healthy collaboration and responsibility, but students are graded individually for their contribution to and completion of a project.
There is a State EOC for 7th Grade Civics, so our curriculum perfectly aligns with state standards in preparation for this exam.

5. Class Information Class Websites:
Class Textbook:
Online access to complete textbook, page by page
Additional practice resources
Account login created by teacher
USA Test Prep:
Subscription purchased by school
Aligned with standards: excellent resource for EOC practice
Useful for in-class assessments and out of class practice (games and activities)
Account login created by school
iCivics:
Variety of games, practice activities, and videos
Tasks digitally assigned by teacher, accessible by student
Account login created by student

6. Curriculum Goals Topics Covered in this Course (to name a few):
Citizenship: roles, rights, and responsibilities of citizens
Immigration and its impact on the United States
How the American colonies were formed, leading to the development of the American government
The voting and election process
Organization and function of government
Government policies and political processes
Geography and its influence on our nation and its development
Economics: personal finance, banking, business, and trade

7. Curriculum Standards Civics and Government-
Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system.
Evaluate the roles, rights, and responsibilities of United States citizens, and determine methods of active participation in society, government, and the political system.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of government.
Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in world affairs, and evaluate the role and impact of United States foreign policy.

8. Curriculum Standards Geography-
Understand how to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technology to report information.
Understand physical and cultural characteristics of a place.
Understand the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations.
Understand how to apply geography to interpret the past and present and plan for the future.

9. Curriculum Standards Economics-
Understand the fundamental concepts relevant to the development of a market economy.
Understand the fundamental concepts relevant to the institutions, structure, and functions of a national economy.
Understand the fundamental concepts and interrelationships of the United States economy in the international marketplace.

10. Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to adhere to the following class rules:
No cell phones – they are to remain off and unseen.
Raise your hand to ask a question.
Refrain from talking with your friends.
Don’t be afraid to ask a question or for help.
When provided with an electronic device, use it wisely and responsibly. You should only be accessing what you’ve been instructed to access.
Off Limits: Please do not touch any technical equipment, items on Mrs. Bynum’s desk or in desk area, or anything that belongs to someone else.
Leave the classroom in better shape than you found it!
Be respectful – to the teacher, to your classmates, and to yourself.
Bring all materials to class.
Complete all assignments on time.
Follow directions the first time without complaint.
Always try your best.
Have fun learning!
Take pride in your work – remember, you are awesome!

11. Items Needed in Classroom
Packs of printer paper
Boxes of tissues

12. Wings. Final Thoughts There are two lasting bequests
we can give our children.
One is roots. The other is
Wings.
-Hodding Carter Jr.