Ministry of Education
- Gr 7 Social Studies outcomes/indicators
- Gr 8 Social Studies outcomes/indicators
Social Studies for Gr. 7 is a mix of four broad themes. Activities are varied and include individual, pair and group arrangements. Assessments include a collection of research projects, formal writing assignments, presentations and tests. Gr. 7 SS has a particular focus on Pacific rim and northern rim countries. Throughout the material, First Nations content is integrated.
- Interactions and Interdependence of Nations
- Dynamic Relationships
- Power and Authority
- Resources and Wealth
Current Theme - PA 7.1-7.3 Power and Authority; PA 8.1 -8.4 Power and Authority
Gr 7 and 8 themes overlap in SS. Topics are related with Gr. 8 often an extension of those discussed in Gr. 7. Materials will overlap. We also need to consider that some topics were completely missed due the pause during the spring.
With both provincial and municipal elections occurring this fall, it's a good time to cover our government systems material.
In the PA theme, we examine the nature and application of power, its sources and how it is exercised individually, nationally and internationally. We'll ask questions such as: Who holds power? How is power sourced? What are the rules around rights and freedoms and how does Canadian society try to balance the two? Why is Canada called a middle power?
We also examine the three levels of government, the election process and compare our system of government to others including dictatorships, oligarchies and first nations governance. Being an election year, we have a timely opportunity to investigate the election process.
Outcomes 7's
Power of Nations Activity - below you will find a crib sheet (helper document) and a duplicate of the handout provided in class
Outcomes 8's -
With both provincial and municipal elections occurring this fall, it's a good time to cover our government systems material.
In the PA theme, we examine the nature and application of power, its sources and how it is exercised individually, nationally and internationally. We'll ask questions such as: Who holds power? How is power sourced? What are the rules around rights and freedoms and how does Canadian society try to balance the two? Why is Canada called a middle power?
We also examine the three levels of government, the election process and compare our system of government to others including dictatorships, oligarchies and first nations governance. Being an election year, we have a timely opportunity to investigate the election process.
Outcomes 7's
- Compare the sources of power for individuals, nations, and regions in a selection of Pacific Rim and circumpolar countries.
- Investigate the structures and processes of democratic government in Canada.
- Compare the strengths and weaknesses of oligarchy, dictatorship, and democracy as systems of government
Power of Nations Activity - below you will find a crib sheet (helper document) and a duplicate of the handout provided in class
- crib sheet - use this to help guide your research and thinking
- duplicate handout- this is a form which means you can type right into it. It's and option that is neater than printing by hand. If you want to save what you type, you much use a different browser than Chrome. Edge works well. Check to be sure before going too far.
Outcomes 8's -
- consider the role of citizenship
- discuss aspects of the Charter as part of the Constitution
- examine how legislation is developed and passed through parliament
- investigate who got the vote and when
- How does a bill become law? - see the videos below
- citizenship practice quiz - would you pass the test?
- choose Saskatchewan
- select 40 and take quiz. The passing grade for the actual test is 75%.
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