How to learn Grade 7: Social studies

Maryland academic standards: Social studies, Grade 7

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1. Skills And Processes · Analyze the major traditions, customs and beliefs of world religions and their expansion

1. The world contains many cultures, traditions: Understand that the world contains many cultures, traditions, and belief systems, and that learning about others' perspectives enriches our own understanding — developing genuine curiosity about and respect for cultural diversity

2. Economics · Describe the money and banking systems in various countries in the contemporary world

1. Global Trade: Why countries trade with each other; imports and exports; how goods travel around the world; that different countries use different currencies

3. Economics · Analyze the role of government in the economies of contemporary societies

1. How the Economy Works: What an economy is; producers and consumers; supply and demand; why prices change; the basics of how markets work

4. Geography · Analyze interrelationships among physical and human characteristics that shape the identity of places and regions around the world

1. Global Citizenship: Understand what it means to be a citizen in an interconnected world where decisions in one place affect people elsewhere; explore global issues (climate justice, forced migration, global health, poverty) through an empathy lens, distinguishing facts from value judgements; engage with the ethical tension between obligations to those close to us and obligations to distant strangers; introduce evidence-based giving and effective altruism as one framework for thinking about global responsibility; develop a personal, reasoned stance on global citizenship that acknowledges complexity

5. Civics · Analyze the methods used by individuals and groups to shape governmental policy and actions

1. Leadership Styles and Influence: Distinguish different leadership styles (directive, democratic, servant, transformational) and understand when each is appropriate; understand that influence in a group comes with responsibility, and explore the difference between leading through inspiration versus coercion; practise inclusive leadership: actively creating space for quieter voices and diverse perspectives; understand the ethics of influence and the boundary between persuasion and manipulation; explore concepts of consent and coercion in peer relationships; reflect on what kind of influence they want to have in their communities