Abington Junior High School Course Selection Guide 2012-2013 ...

SOCIAL STUDIESGrade 7:World GeographyThis is a college prep survey course of world geography based on the 5 themes & 6 elements of geography.Units of Study include map skills; the United States; Europe; Asia; & Africa. Each of these is subdivided byregion. Throughout the year, students will explore not only the physical geography of a given region, butthe history, economy, people and culture of the region as well.Honors World GeographyStudents enrolled in the honors level must be strong, independent readers, and highly motivated learners.The course moves at a faster pace and the planned course of study covers more material in and in greaterdepth than blended level. Projects and assessments are more difficult at the honors level and honorsstudents are required to complete independent, research-based extension activities each marking period.Grade 8:American HistoryIn this college prep course students will study of U.S. history from pre-colonial times throughreconstruction. The curriculum is set up to progress chronologically as well as thematically. Students willexplore the history of our nation in the context of government and politics, wars and conflicts, as well asscientific and cultural achievements.Honors American HistoryStudents enrolled in the honors level must be strong, independent readers, and highly motivated learners.The course moves at a faster pace and the planned course of study covers more material in and in greaterdepth than blended level. Projects and assessments are more difficult at the honors level and honorsstudents are required to complete independent, research-based extension activities each marking period.19