| Grades 7 |
| Applications of Social Studies |
It is expected that students will:
- identify and clarify a problem, issue, or inquiry
- gather and record a body of information from primary archaeological and historical evidence and secondary print, non-print, and electronic sources
- generate and justify interpretations drawn from primary and secondary sources
- defend a position on a global issue by considering competing reasons from various perspectives
- organize information into a formal presentation using several forms of representation
- design, implement, and assess detailed courses of action to address global problems or issues
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| Society and Culture: Ancient World Cultures to A.D. 500 |
It is expected that students will:
- compare how various cultures meet common needs
- demonstrate understanding of events as part of a chronological series
- demonstrate understanding of the concept of civilization
- describe ways cultures have sought to preserve identity and adapt to change
- describe daily life, work, family structures, and gender roles in selected ancient cultures
- analyse effects and consequences of contact and conflict between ancient cultures
- identify connections between current cultures and ancient cultures
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| Politics and Law: Ancient World Cultures to A.D. 500 |
It is expected that students will:
- outline the evolution and purpose of rules, laws, and government
- compare the concept of the individual in early societies to that of today
- compare different concepts of membership and citizenship in ancient civilizations
- compare ways in which ancient governments acquired and used power and authority
- describe how ancient systems of laws and government have contributed to current Canadian political and legal systems
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| Economy and Technology: Ancient World Cultures to A.D. 500 |
It is expected that students will:
- describe various ways ancient peoples exchanged goods and services
- assess how settlement patterns, economies, and occupations of ancient peoples were influenced by their physical environments
- assess ways technological innovations enabled ancient peoples to modify their environments, satisfy their needs, and increase exploration and trade
- demonstrate understanding of the contributions of ancient cultures to science and technology
- compare ancient and modern communications media
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| Environment: Ancient World Cultures to A.D. 500 |
It is expected that students will:
- construct, interpret, and use graphs, tables, scales, legends, and various types of maps
- locate and describe current and historical events
- evaluate how ancient cultures were influenced by their environment
- analyse ways that people's interactions with their physical environments change over time
- evaluate the impact of natural processes and human-induced changes on communities
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