Grade 7 Social Studies — Canadian Curriculum Guide
Grade 7 Social Studies (History and Geography) explores the conflicts and alliances between French, British, and First Nations in early Canada, and examines physical patterns in a changing world including landforms, water systems, and natural processes.
Curriculum Units
History: New France and British North America
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Students explore fur trade, alliances and conflicts, seven years' war, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- French, British, and First Nations Conflicts
Key concepts:
Geography: Physical Patterns in a Changing World
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Students explore tectonic plates, erosion and weathering, watersheds, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Landforms and Water Systems
Key concepts:
What Your Child Will Learn in Grade 7 Social Studies
Analyze conflicts and alliances between French, British, and First Nations peoples
Understand the causes and consequences of key events in early Canadian history
Examine global landforms and how they are shaped by natural processes
Study water systems and their importance to human settlement
Analyze how physical patterns affect human activities
Develop skills in using primary and secondary historical sources
Parent Tips for Grade 7 Social Studies
Visit historical sites or forts in your area that relate to the French and British presence in Canada.
Explore topographic maps together and discuss how landforms (mountains, rivers, plains) influenced where people settled.
Watch documentaries about the fur trade era together to bring this important period of Canadian history to life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do Grade 7 students learn in Social Studies in Canada?
Grade 7 combines History and Geography. History covers New France, British North America, and First Nations interactions including the fur trade and major conflicts. Geography examines physical patterns including landforms and water systems.
Do Grade 7 students learn about the fur trade?
Yes. The fur trade is a central topic in Grade 7 History, exploring how it shaped alliances and conflicts between French, British, and First Nations peoples and influenced the development of Canada.
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