Grade 7 Social Studies: how to help at home
What your child learns in Grade 7 social studies in the Saskatchewan Curriculum, and simple things to try at home.
The Big Ideas this year
- Interactions and Interdependence (IN7.1–IN7.3): Investigate examples of conflict, cooperation, and interdependence between Canada and circumpolar and Pacific Rim… Examine the effects of globalization on the lives of people in Canada and in circumpolar and Pacific Rim countries. Analyze the relationship of technology to globalization.
- Dynamic Relationships (DR7.1–DR7.3): Analyze and use various types of maps in order to situate current issues in Canada, and in a selection of Pacific… Appraise the impact of human habitation on the natural environment in Canada, and in a selection of Pacific Rim… Analyze the relationship between current and historical events and the physical and social environments in Pacific…
- Power and Authority (PA7.1–PA7.3): Compare the sources of power for individuals, nations, and regions in a selection of Pacific Rim and circumpolar… Investigate the structures and processes of democratic government in Canada. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of oligarchy, dictatorship, and democracy as systems of government.
- Resources and Wealth (RW7.1–RW7.3): Explain the role of barter, trade, and sharing in traditional economies in Canada and the circumpolar and Pacific… Investigate the influence of resources upon economic conditions of peoples in circumpolar and Pacific Rim… Assess the ecological stewardship of economies of Canada and the circumpolar and Pacific Rim countries.
Easy ways to practise social studies at home
- Follow a current event together and ask who is affected and why people see it differently.
- Build a timeline of a family event or a historical topic they are studying.
- Use an atlas or online map to trace a trade or travel route.
- Ask “Whose voice is missing from this story?” when reading about the past.
What each unit covers
The North & the Pacific Rim
Where the circumpolar and Pacific Rim countries are, how the environment shapes life in the north, why different maps tell different stories, and how countries work together on shared issues.
Democracy & Other Systems
Sources of power for individuals and nations, the parts of Canada's federal government and how a bill becomes law, and comparing democracy, oligarchy and dictatorship.
Trade, Resources & Globalization
Barter, trade and sharing in traditional economies, how resources affect economies in Canada and other countries, how technology links the world, and how economies care for the environment.
What the report card levels look like at home
- Beginning
- Just getting started with this idea. Short, regular practice with lots of support helps most.
- Approaching
- Understands parts of it and is building confidence. Keep practising the tricky parts.
- Meeting
- Has it! Meeting is the goal for every outcome. Mixed review now and then keeps it strong.
- Exemplary
- Applies it confidently, even in new or harder situations. Try challenge mode and real-life problems.
Your child’s teacher decides the level on the report card. Read the Saskatchewan report card guide.
Common questions
How can I help my Grade 7 child with social studies?
Follow a current event together and ask who is affected and why people see it differently. Build a timeline of a family event or a historical topic they are studying. Keep sessions short, about 10 to 15 minutes, and stop on a success.
What does my child learn in Grade 7 social studies in Saskatchewan?
The Saskatchewan Curriculum Grade 7 social studies units include the north & the pacific rim, democracy & other systems, trade, resources & globalization.
Free printable Grade 7 social studies practice sheet
Questions from every unit, with an answer key.