Course Overview

Welcome to 7th Grade Social Studies! This course explores the geography, cultures, governments, and economies of Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Canada, and Australia. Students will build critical thinking skills while learning how people, places, and events shape our world.

Lesson Spotlight: Personal Finance

Students will learn the basics of personal finance, including budgeting, saving, spending wisely, and setting financial goals. This unit helps students develop smart money habits and understand the importance of making responsible financial decisions.

What Is Personal Finance?

Students will learn the basics of personal finance, including budgeting, saving, spending wisely, and setting financial goals. This unit helps students develop smart money habits and understand the importance of making responsible financial decisions.

Money Smart Tips

  • Save First: Put aside some money before spending.

  • Spend Wisely: Think about needs versus wants.

  • Make a Plan: A budget helps you manage your money and reach your goals.

Apply & Learn

Watch the finance video

CLICK THIS LINK.

Answer the following reflection questions.

  1. What is one money habit from the video that you could start using right now, and why?

  2. How can creating a budget help people make better financial decisions in their daily lives?

  3. After watching the video, what is one thing you learned about saving or spending money that surprised you?

Think About It

If you received $50 today, how would you spend it, save it, or share it?

Sources

Link: https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/maps-from-the-world-digital-library/ [loc.gov]

Link: https://www.archives.gov/education/research/primary-sources

Link: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/africa-physical-geography/