7th Grade Social Studies:  World Cultures and Geography

This is a course exploring the unique peoples, places, and cultures around the world, with an emphasis on geography. We will examine four distinct world regions:  Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa & the Middle East, and Asia. We will cover the history, geography, political systems, economics, and culture of each world region. In addition we will touch upon some current events, time permitting. Materials will be derived from a number of sources, and include the text World Cultures & Geography McDougal Littel, 2003