Social Studies 7 th Grade American History Curriculum Topics The Social Studies Geography, History, Archaeology, Government, Economics, Anthropology North American History (Pre-Columbus to the Civil War) Prehistoric Humans and Migration Theories Native American Cultures Explorers The First European Settlements The 13 Colonies of England The War for Empire Revolutionary War Treason House, Circa 1900 Experiments in Government James Madison Westward Expansion Civil War Class Format 1.Question of the Day 2.Class Discussion 3.Various Activitieswriting assignments, research, projects, plays, presentations, maps, readings, primary sources, smart board games. Most important things your child can do to get an A Participate in class everyday. Make up anything he/she misses right away! Retake low quizzes. Always write down Homework assignments in their agenda. Grades 5% = Participation 5% = Notebook 15% = Homework 25% = Tests/Quizzes 50% = Classwork