Everything Georgia expects Grade 7 students to learn in Social Studies, on one page. These are the official Georgia Standards of Excellence: the same goals teachers plan from.
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Africa
Historical Understandings
Georgia HomeroomSS7H1Africa Continuity and ChangeAnalyze continuity and change in Africa.
SS7H1.aExplain how the European partitioning across Africa contributed to conflict, civil war, and artificial political boundaries in Africa today.
SS7H1.bExplain how the Pan-African movement and nationalism led to independence in Kenya and Nigeria.
SS7H1.cExplain the creation and end of apartheid in South Africa and the roles of Nelson Mandela and F.W.de Klerk.
Geographic Understandings
SS7G1Africa Physical FeaturesLocate selected features of Africa.
SS7G1.aLocate on a world and regional political-physical map: Sahara, Sahel, savanna, tropical rain forest, Congo River, Niger River, Nile River, Lake Victoria, Great Rift Valley, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Atlas Mountains, and Kalahari Desert.
SS7G1.bLocate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Sudan.
SS7G2Africa Environmental IssuesExplain environmental issues across the continent of Africa.
SS7G2.aExplain how water pollution and unequal access to water impacts irrigation, trade, industry, and drinking water.
SS7G2.bExplain the relationship between poor soil and deforestation in Sub-Saharan Africa.
SS7G2.cExplain the impact of desertification on the environment of Africa.
SS7G3Africa Population DistributionExplain the impact of location, climate, and physical characteristics on population distribution in Africa.
SS7G3.aExplain how the characteristics in the Sahara, Sahel, savanna, and tropical rain forest impact trade and affect where people live.
SS7G4African Cultural DiversityAnalyze the diverse cultural characteristics of the people who live in Africa.
SS7G4.aExplain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
SS7G4.bDescribe the diversity of religions within African ethnic groups.
Government/Civic Understandings
SS7CG1Citizen Participation in GovernmentCompare and contrast different forms of citizen participation in government.
SS7CG1.aExplain the role of citizen participation in autocratic and democratic governments.
SS7CG1.bDescribe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential.
SS7CG1.cExplain the role of citizens in choosing the leaders of South Africa (parliamentary democracy), Nigeria (presidential democracy), and Kenya (presidential democracy).
SS7CG2African Government InstabilityAnalyze how government instability in Africa impacts standard of living.
SS7CG2.aDescribe the impact of government instability on access to education and the distribution of medicine and food to combat diseases and famine across Africa.
Economic Understandings
SS7E1African Economic SystemsAnalyze different economic systems.
SS7E1.aCompare how traditional, command, and market economies answer the economic questions of 1-what to produce, 2-how to produce, and 3-for whom to produce.
SS7E1.bExplain that countries have a mixed economic system located on a continuum between pure market and pure command.
SS7E1.cCompare and contrast the economic systems in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.
SS7E2Voluntary Trade in AfricaExplain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Africa.
SS7E2.aExplain how specialization encourages trade between countries.
SS7E2.bCompare and contrast different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargoes.
SS7E2.cExplain why international trade requires a system for exchanging currencies between nations.
SS7E3African Economic Growth FactorsDescribe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya.
SS7E3.aEvaluate how literacy rates affect the standard of living.
SS7E3.bExplain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP per capita).
SS7E3.cExplain the relationship between investment in capital goods (factories, machinery, and technology) and gross domestic product (GDP per capita).
SS7E3.dExplain how the distribution of natural resources affects the economic development of Africa.
SS7E3.eDescribe the role of entrepreneurship.
Southwest Asia (Middle East)
Historical Understandings
SS7H2SW Asia Continuity and ChangeAnalyze continuity and change in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
SS7H2.aExplain how European partitioning in the Middle East following WWI led to regional conflict.
SS7H2.bExplain the historical factors contributing to the establishment of the modern State of Israel in 1948; include the Jewish religious connection to the land, antisemitism, the development of Zionism in Europe, and the aftermath of the Holocaust.
SS7H2.cDescribe how land and religion plays a role in continuing conflicts in the Middle East (i.e. the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims, and Kurdish nationalism).
SS7H2.dExplain U.S. presence and interest in Southwest Asia, including the Persian Gulf conflict and invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.
Government/Civic Understandings
SS7CG3Forms of GovernmentCompare and contrast various forms of government.
SS7CG3.aExplain citizen participation in autocratic and democratic governments i.e., the role of citizens in choosing the leaders of Israel (parliamentary democracy), Saudi Arabia (autocratic monarchy), and Turkey (presidential democracy).
SS7CG3.bDescribe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential.
Geographic Understandings
SS7G5Southwest Asia Physical FeaturesLocate selected features in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
SS7G5.aLocate on a world and regional political-physical map: Euphrates River, Jordan River, Tigris River, Suez Canal, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Arabian Sea, and Red Sea.
SS7G5.bLocate on a world and regional political-physical map: Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, Gaza Strip, and West Bank.
SS7G6Southwest Asia Environmental IssuesExplain the impact of environmental issues across Southwest Asia (Middle East).
SS7G6.aExplain how water pollution and the unequal access to water impacts irrigation and drinking water.
SS7G7Southwest Asia Geography OverviewExplain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East).
SS7G7.aDescribe how the deserts and rivers of Southwest Asia (Middle East) impact trade and affect where people live.
SS7G8SW Asia Cultural DiversityAnalyze the diverse cultural characteristics of the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
SS7G8.aExplain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
SS7G8.bDescribe the diversity of religions within Southwest Asian (Middle Eastern) ethnic groups (e.g., Arabs, Persians, and Kurds).
SS7G8.cCompare and contrast the prominent religions in Southwest Asia (Middle East): Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.
Economic Understandings
SS7E4Comparing Economic SystemsAnalyze different economic systems.
SS7E4.aCompare how traditional, command, and market economies answer the economic questions of 1-what to produce, 2-how to produce, and 3-for whom to produce.
SS7E4.bExplain that countries have a mixed economic system located on a continuum between pure market and pure command.
SS7E4.cCompare and contrast the economic systems in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
SS7E5Voluntary Trade in Middle EastExplain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
SS7E5.aExplain how specialization encourages trade between countries.
SS7E5.bCompare and contrast different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargoes.
SS7E5.cExplain why international trade requires a system for exchanging currencies between nations.
SS7E5.dExplain the primary function of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
SS7E6Middle East Economic GrowthDescribe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
SS7E6.aEvaluate how literacy rates affect the standard of living.
SS7E6.bExplain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP per capita).
SS7E6.cExplain the relationship between investment in capital goods (factories, machinery, and technology) and gross domestic product (GDP per capita).
SS7E6.dExplain how the distribution of oil has affected the development of Southwest Asia (Middle East).
SS7E6.eDescribe the role of entrepreneurship.
Southern and Eastern Asia
Historical Understandings
SS7H3Southern and Eastern Asia ChangeAnalyze continuity and change in Southern and Eastern Asia.
SS7H3.aDescribe how nationalism led to independence in India.
SS7H3.bDescribe the impact of Mohandas Gandhi's belief in non-violent protest.
SS7H3.cExplain the role of the United States in the rebuilding of Japan after WWII.
SS7H3.dDescribe the impact of communism in China in terms of Mao Zedong, the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and Tiananmen Square.
SS7H3.eExplain the reasons for foreign involvement in Korea and Vietnam in terms of containment of communism.
Geographic Understandings
SS7G9Southern and Eastern Asia FeaturesLocate selected features in Southern and Eastern Asia.
SS7G9.aLocate on a world and regional political-physical map: Ganges River, Huang He (Yellow River), Chang Jiang (Yangtze) River, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Sea of Japan, South China Sea, Yellow Sea, Gobi Desert, Taklimakan Desert, Himalayan Mountains, and Korean Peninsula.
SS7G9.bLocate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of China, India, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Vietnam.
SS7G10Southern and Eastern Asia EnvironmentExplain the impact of environmental issues across Southern and Eastern Asia.
SS7G10.aExplain the causes and effects of pollution on the Chang Jiang (Yangtze) and Ganges Rivers.
SS7G10.bExplain the causes and effects of air pollution and flooding in India and China.
SS7G11Southern and Eastern Asia GeographyExplain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southern and Eastern Asia.
SS7G11.aDescribe how the mountain, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia impact trade and affect where people live.
SS7G12Southern and Eastern Asia CulturesAnalyze the diverse cultural characteristics of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia.
SS7G12.aExplain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
SS7G12.bCompare and contrast the belief systems originating in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Shintoism, and Confucianism.
Government/Civic Understandings
SS7CG4Asian Forms of GovernmentCompare and contrast various forms of government.
SS7CG4.aExplain the role of citizen participation in autocratic and democratic governments [i.e. explain the role of citizens in choosing the leaders of China (communist state), Japan (parliamentary democracy), North Korea (autocracy), South Korea (presidential democracy), and India (parliamentary democracy)].
SS7CG4.bDescribe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential.
Economic Understandings
SS7E7Economic Systems OverviewAnalyze different economic systems.
SS7E7.aCompare how traditional, command, and market economies answer the economic questions of 1-what to produce, 2-how to produce, and 3-for whom to produce.
SS7E7.bExplain that countries have a mixed economic system located on a continuum between pure market and pure command.
SS7E7.cCompare and contrast the economic systems in China, India, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea.
SS7E8Voluntary Trade BenefitsExplain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Southern and Eastern Asia.
SS7E8.aExplain how specialization encourages trade between countries.
SS7E8.bCompare and contrast different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargoes.
SS7E8.cExplain why international trade requires a system for exchanging currencies between nations.
SS7E9Economic Growth Factors in AsiaDescribe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in China, India, Japan, South Korea and North Korea
SS7E9.aEvaluate how literacy rates affect the standard of living.
SS7E9.bExplain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP per capita).
SS7E9.cExplain the relationship between investment in capital goods (factories, machinery, and technology) and gross domestic product (GDP per capita).
SS7E9.dDescribe the role of natural resources in a country's economy.
SS7E9.eDescribe the role of entrepreneurship.
SS7E10Personal Money ManagementUnderstand that a basic principle of effective personal money management is to live within one's income.
SS7E10.aUnderstand that income is received from work and is limited.
SS7E10.bUnderstand that a budget is a tool to plan the spending and saving of income.
SS7E10.cUnderstand the reasons and benefits of saving.
SS7E10.dUnderstand the uses and costs of credit.
Information Processing Skills
SSIPS1Comparing Similarities and DifferencesCompare similarities and differences. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSIPS2Chronological OrganizationOrganize items chronologically. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSIPS3Problem and Solution IdentificationIdentify issues and/or problems and alternative solutions. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSIPS4Fact vs. OpinionDistinguish between fact and opinion. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSIPS5Main Idea and Cause-EffectIdentify main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause and effect in a social studies context. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSIPS6Primary and Secondary SourcesIdentify and use primary and secondary sources. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSIPS7Timelines, Charts, and TablesInterpret timelines, charts, and tables. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSIPS8Social Studies Reference ResourcesIdentify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSIPS9Charts and Tables ConstructionConstruct charts and tables. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSIPS10Artifact AnalysisAnalyze artifacts. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSIPS11Drawing Conclusions and GeneralizationsDraw conclusions and make generalizations. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSIPS12Graphs and Diagrams AnalysisAnalyze graphs and diagrams. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSIPS13Dates to Centuries and ErasTranslate dates into centuries, eras, or ages. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSIPS14Research Question FormulationFormulate appropriate research questions. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSIPS15Information Relevancy EvaluationDetermine adequacy and/or relevancy of information. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSIPS16Information Consistency ChecksCheck for consistency of information. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSIPS17Political Cartoon InterpretationInterpret political cartoons. (Developing)
Map and Globe Skills
SSMGS1Compass Rose Cardinal DirectionsUse a compass rose to identify cardinal directions. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSMGS2Intermediate Compass DirectionsUse intermediate directions. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSMGS3Letter/Number Grid LocationUse a letter/number grid system to determine location. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSMGS4Map Feature CategoriesCompare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSMGS5Map Scale DistancesUse graphic scales to determine distances on a map. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSMGS6Map Key and LegendUse map key/legend to acquire information from historical, physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSMGS7Geography's Impact on EventsUse a map to explain impact of geography on historical and current events. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSMGS8Map-Based GeneralizationsDraw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps. Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSMGS9Latitude and Longitude LocationUse latitude and longitude to determine location. (Mastery)
SSMGS10Maps Over Time and PerspectiveCompare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSMGS11Maps with Data SetsCompare maps with data sets (charts, tables, graphs) and /or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations. (Apply and Improve Mastered Skills)
SSMGS12Geographic Technology SoftwareUse geographic technology and software to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities.