Unit Overview/Summary - FOCUS: 

The development of the powers and responsibilities of people through governmental systems often impact the human rights policies in a region. In this unit, grade seven students will investigate the theme of the innovative and complex role of governmental systems. Students will evaluate different systems of government and assess how governmental systems have developed differently throughout regions of the world. Students will identify how people influence the development of laws and governments and analyze the overall impact people have on creating effective means for addressing regional and global problems. Students will be able to evaluate and analyze governments and policies and use them to gain a deeper understanding of the impact they have had on both the past and present.  

*Please note that: An exciting and innovative approach to teaching World Regional Studies involves exploring themes. These thematic units allow students to delve into cross-cutting concepts applicable to all world regions. While individual regions remain integral to the learning process, the themes covered in these units serve as the foundation for teaching and learning. 

Unit Duration:

60 Days. Five 45-minute sessions per week x 10 weeks