The Social Studies K to 7 Curriculum
The Social Studies K to 7 curriculum consists of five interrelated curriculum organizers that reflect the multidisciplinary nature of this subject:
- Applications of Social Studies
- Society and Culture
- Politics and Law
- Economy and Technology
- Environment
Applications of Social Studies
Prescribed learning outcomes for this organizer focus on providing opportunities for students to:
- identify a problem or an issue
- gather, interpret, analyse, and present information
- practise active citizenship
These learning outcomes are intended to provide a framework to be used throughout the curriculum to support the skills and processes essential to social studies and to help students become responsible, thoughtful citizens.
Society and Culture
Students learn about similarities and differences within and across cultures over time. They also examine the organization and evolution of societies.
Politics and Law
Students are given opportunities to develop a basic understanding of political and legal structures and processes, through which they can gain an appreciation of the purpose of laws in a variety of societies. Rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the role of participation are examined at community, national, and world levels.
Economy and Technology
Students are given opportunities to develop an understanding of basic economic concepts and systems. They also explore the impact of technological innovation on individuals, society, and the environment, and study the role of mass media.
Environment
Students learn geographic skills and apply them to enhance their understanding of natural environments and relationships between people and natural systems. They explore the influence of physical geography and apply their understanding to areas such as resource development, stewardship, and sustainability.
The Overview of Social Studies K to 7 chart on pages 4 to 5 summarizes key content for each organizer at each grade level.
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