7th Grade
Ages 12-13 | Middle School Year 2
Seventh grade explores the Renaissance, Reformation, and Age of Exploration—a time when humanity questioned old ideas and discovered new worlds. As adolescents begin to question and explore their own identities, these stories of innovation, courage, and transformation resonate deeply.
📚 7th Grade Resources
Year at a Glance
History & Literature
- • Italian Renaissance: art, humanism, innovation
- • Northern Renaissance and the printing press
- • The Reformation: Luther, Calvin, religious change
- • Age of Exploration: Columbus, Magellan, and beyond
- • Colonization and its consequences
- • Scientific Revolution: Copernicus to Newton
Math & Science
- • Pre-algebra: proportional relationships
- • Linear equations and graphing
- • Geometry: angles, triangles, circles
- • Life science: cells and body systems
- • Ecology and ecosystems
- • Introduction to genetics
Sabbat Units
Lammas/Lughnasadh
The Renaissance Begins
7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web
Mabon
Renaissance Art & Science
7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web
Samhain
The Reformation
2nd Principle: Justice, equity, and compassion
Yule
Age of Exploration
1st Principle: Inherent worth and dignity
Imbolc
Colonization & Encounter
3rd Principle: Acceptance and spiritual growth
Ostara
Scientific Revolution
4th Principle: Free and responsible search for truth
Beltane
Enlightenment Ideas
5th Principle: Right of conscience and democratic process
Litha
Summer Projects (Optional)
6th Principle: Goal of world community
🎯 7th Grade Learning Goals
Language Arts
- • Analyze primary sources and historical documents
- • Write research papers with proper citations
- • Read and discuss Renaissance and Reformation literature
- • Develop persuasive and analytical writing skills
Mathematics
- • Understand proportional relationships
- • Graph and solve linear equations
- • Work with rational numbers
- • Apply geometry to real-world problems
📊 Assessment & Progress
Students demonstrate mastery through projects, essays, presentations, and assessments. 80% mastery required to advance. Continue building your portfolio for high school.
Research Projects
In-depth papers with sources
Portfolio
Best work samples for high school
Presentations
Oral reports and debates