1. Welcome to our classroom!
7th grade Social Studies
Ms. Moran

2. Ms. Moran
This is my 4th year here at WBMS teaching 7th grade Social Studies.
I’ve taught 5th grade Social Studies/ ELA/ Reading, 6th grade Social Studies, and 8th grade ELA
I graduated from:
Georgia College
and State University
Go Bobcats!

3. 7th SS Curriculum
Continuation of what was learned last year in 6th grade Social Studies
Geography, Government & Economics, History/Culture of the following regions:
The Middle East (Southwest Asia)
South and East Asia
Africa
Junior Achievement Finance Park
See handout for full unit list

4. How to stay in touch
All students have access to my website where I post resources and reminders for the class.
My is:

5. Daily Responsibilities
Students should bring binder and laptop to class every day
Students are expected to keep all of their work in their binder and update their table of contents daily
Students should know due dates, and submit all coursework on time (see website)

6. Grading
Grades are based on the average of summative assessments and formative assessments.
Grades can be accessed on Infinite Campus
Grading weights:
Summative (Tests and Major Projects): 60%
Formative (Quizzes and Mini-Projects): 40%
Progress Monitoring: 0%
Late work will receive a 10 point deduction per day (up to 30 points off)

7. Questions?