Social Studies – Grade 4

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The grade 4 social studies course builds on fundamentals explored in grade 3 social studies, further exploring various indigenous nations and European settler communities prior to 1713.
1 – Heritage and Identity: Early Societies to 1500 CE
2 – People and Environments: Political and Physical Regions of Canada
Using primary sources, such as treaties, historical images, and diaries, as well as secondary sources, they will investigate, from a variety of perspectives, relationships within and interactions between these communities as well as the impact of colonialism. They will develop their understanding of how historical events during this time have had an impact on present-day Canada. Students will begin to understand the impact of colonialism on contemporary Canada, Students will also explore the responsibilities of Canadian citizens and levels of government.