Grade 3 Social Studies — Canadian Curriculum Guide
Grade 3 Social Studies takes students back in time to explore early settler communities in Canada, comparing life then and now. Students also examine Ontario's natural resources and how communities depend on and protect them.
Curriculum Units
Heritage and Identity
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Students explore pioneer life, daily routines then vs now, tools and technology changes, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Life Then and Now (Early Settler Communities)
Key concepts:
People and Environments
1 lesson on BrainQ
Students explore forests, water, minerals, farming and agriculture, resource conservation, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Ontario's Natural Resources
Key concepts:
What Your Child Will Learn in Grade 3 Social Studies
Compare daily life in early settler communities to life today
Understand how communities developed and changed over time
Identify Ontario's major natural resources
Explain how communities use and depend on natural resources
Understand the importance of environmental stewardship
Use maps and timelines as tools for learning
Parent Tips for Grade 3 Social Studies
Visit a local museum or heritage village to bring early settler life alive for your child.
Compare old photos of your community with today — discuss what changed and what stayed the same.
Talk about where everyday products come from (wood, water, food) to connect natural resources to daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do Grade 3 students learn in Social Studies in Canada?
Grade 3 Social Studies explores early settler communities in Canada, comparing life then and now, and examines Ontario's natural resources, how communities depend on them, and the importance of conservation.
Do Grade 3 students learn about Canadian pioneers?
Yes. A major focus of Grade 3 Social Studies is understanding how early settler communities lived, worked, and built communities in Canada, and comparing that to modern life.
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AI-powered tutoring, adaptive practice questions, and interactive games — all aligned with the Canadian curriculum.