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WELCOME TO THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR! THIS IS MR. IRIZARRY'S PAGE FOR GRADE 7B SOCIAL STUDIES: OVERVIEW OF SOCIAL STUDIES MR. IRIZARRY ( a.k.a Mr. I ) In Grade 7 Social Studies we will look at Global Studies, from the perspective of geography, cultures, international relations and current events. We will study North America (emphasis on the U.S. / Mexico relationship), including the Caribbean (looking at Cuba and Puerto Rico), Europe (emphasis on Russia), Central Asia (Afghanistan), and the Middle East (Israel, Palestine). We will start the year with an overview of the concept of culture and of the major themes of geography. Cultures and geography will be ongoing themes in all units, as well as current issues and events. |