Fulton County Social Studies Curriculum

Vickie McElroy - Northwestern Social Studies Department Chairperson, 7th Grade Teacher
Ms. Carolyn Gabos - 6th Grade
Ms. Kelley Hummel - 6th Grade
Ms. Beth Leary - 6th Grade
Mr. Nathan Marsh - 6th Grade
Ms. Caulie Richardson - 6th grade
Ms. Leslie Williams - 6th Grade
Ms. Stephanie Wolfe - 6th Grade
Anne Foster - 7th Grade
Mr. Jacque Johnson - 7th Grade
Ms. Betty Rosebush - 7th Grade
Ms. Alison Major - 7th and 8th Grade
Ms. Laura Heebner - 8th Grade
Ms. Chrissy Skelton - 8th Grade
Ms. Lana Smith - 8th Grade
Ms. Julie Warner - 8th Grade

Sixth Grade - Physical and Cultural Geography of the Modern World
The emphasis in sixth grade is on the geographic and cultural study of selected regions: North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania. Each unit focuses on a geographic overview, historic development, people, culture, political systems and economic systems. A two week case study on a particular country from each world region concludes each unit of study. The textbook is World Explorer Series Grade 6, Prentice Hall, 1998.

Seventh Grade - World Geography and History
The emphasis in seventh grade is on the geographic and cultural study of selected regions: Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Each unit focuses on a geographic overview, historic development, people, culture, political systems and economic systems. A two week case study on a particular country from each world region concludes each unit of study. The textbook is World Explorer Series Grade 7, Prentice Hall, 1998.

Eighth Georgia Studies
Students trace the History of Georgia in the context of the development of the entire United States. A chronological focus includes a geographic overview and early inhabitants, the foundation of Georgia in the 18th century through the state's development in the 20th century. Students also examine the characteristics of state government, public issues, citizens rights and responsibilities, and contemporary and historical comparisons of state and national political institution