Social Studies — Grade 7

Of earth, water, and fire: World pottery traditions

In this lesson, a photo analysis activity helps students learn about pottery traditions from around the world. Students discuss how these traditions are similar to and different from one another.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)

By Eric Eaton.

Mummy madness

This is a lesson for seventh grade Social Studies students to learn and demonstrate the mummification process used in ancient Egypt.

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)

By Jo Oliver.

A magic carpet ride: Exploring carpet weaving in India

In this lesson, a photo analysis activity helps students learn about carpet weaving in India. Students discuss how this tradition compares to the weaving traditions of other cultures.

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)

By Eric Eaton.

Australian travel adventure

Students will learn information about each of Australia's states and territories by researching information from Internet sites. They will then take what they have learned and decorate the outline of a car with symbols and pictures that represent information gained from their research.

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies)

By Courtney Flynt.

Resources on the web

The world of Haiku

Students explore the traditions and conventions of haiku, comparing this classic form of Japanese poetry to a related genre of Japanese visual art and composing haiku of their own. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 and 9 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Social Studies)

Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities

Women in Africa: Tradition and change

While a single lesson plan cannot fully explore the variety and complexity of African life, in this lesson students can gain insight into the lives of some black women in Sub-Saharan Africa by adopting a perspective that is in part traditional, based on... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 Second Languages and Social Studies)

Provided by: 94

Why civilizations fall

In this lesson, part of a two-lesson series from Science NetLinks, students find out about the social changes that caused the collapse of important ancient civilizations in Central America, Mesopotamia, the southwestern United States, and western Africa. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Science and Social Studies)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

What masks reveal

Students explore the cultural significance of masks by investigating the role they play in ceremonies and on special occasions in societies from widely separated regions of the world. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Social Studies)

Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities

What is Asia?

This Xpeditions lesson introduces students to diversity in Asia. After considering what is meant by the term "Asia," students identify the various regions in Asia and consider factors for determining what is considered a "region". (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Religion and spirituality in Nepal

Students contemplate the meaning of a statement regarding Nepalese religion and spirituality and look for evidence of religious customs and “spiritual richness” observed during one American's trek through Nepal. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies)

Provided by: 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 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Interpreting the evidence

This lesson, the second of a two-part series from Science NetLinks, offers useful information and activities to help students understand how scientists learn about civilizations that have disappeared. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science and Social Studies)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Cultural symbols and the characteristics of place

This Xpeditions lesson explores how the cultures of ancient and modern people are reflected in their cultural symbols. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Ancient Egypt: Stories and myths

In this Xpeditions lesson, students examine stories and myths about ancient Egypt through time. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3 and 7 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic