Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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Australia: Careers, collisions, and compromises: In this lesson for grade seven, students learn about Australia and discuss the compromises that are sometimes necessary between economic development and environmental preservation. Students work through problem-based learning questions using Australia as the background.; Format: (grade 7 Social Studies); By Joann Via.

Ecotourism in South Asia: In this lesson for grade seven, students learn about ecotourism in Nepal and discuss its negative and positive aspects. Students conclude by drawing connections with tourism in the United States.; Format: (grade 7 Social Studies); By Kenyatta Bennett.

Endangered Species Scavenger Hunt: This lesson will help your students better understand endangered species. It requires a field trip to the North Carolina Zoological park.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Craig Smith.

Modern China: The dam debate: In this lesson for grade seven, students learn about the Three Gorges Dam in China and the controversy surrounding its construction. Students will take on the roles of people whose lives may be affected by the dam, and will participate in a debate about it.; Format: (grade 7 Social Studies); By Susan N. Carter-Hope.

Zoo integrated unit: The unit uses the North Carolina Zoological Park as a teaching tool rather than as a nice place to visit. It can be used by a single teacher or multiple teachers of different subjects, and it is aimed at 7th and 8th graders.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Computer Technology Skills, Mathematics, and Science); By Craig Smith.

The Aral Sea: Then and now: Students consider what happens when a sea shrinks and to compare pictures of the Aral Sea at different times. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Can the chiru be saved?: In this Xpeditions lesson, students are introduced to the chiru of Tibet. A small deerlike animal, the chiru is endangered because it is hunted and killed for its luxurious wool. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies and English Language Arts); Provider: National Geographic

GIS: Helping to save the African wild: In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about a geographic tool known as GIS, Geographic Information Systems, and about how it is assisting the conservation efforts of ecologically-minded researchers. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Lions and people: Keeping the balance: In this Xpeditions lesson, students read an article about the conflicts between lions and people. They focus on an area of Kenya outside of the national park system that is being managed and studied in an attempt to maintain a healthy lion population. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Oil and water in the Middle East region: In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students explore the roles of oil and water in the Middle East, especially in Iraq. Students use maps to look at the distribution of oil in the Middle East and discuss what it means for the different countries in the region. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Pygmies, pictures, and poetry: In this Xpeditions lesson, students use photos and text on Pygmies of Africa to learn about the culture and lifestyle of these people. They then use this information to create collages and short poems. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies and English Language Arts); Provider: National Geographic

Rich, poor, or somewhere in the middle: This Xpeditions lesson offers students an opportunity to use economic and social indicators to identify the connection between a country's access to resources and its economic development. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Sushi bar: You, me, sushi: In this Xpeditions lesson, students visit a virtual Sushi Bar and explore where the ingredients for various kinds of sushi can be found. Students have the opportunity to consider what resources are available in their area and how globalization, transportation, and economic trends have impacted what we eat on a daily basis. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Where Do Your Possessions Come From?: Students learn about the Earth's natural resources and the ways that people use these resources. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic