Social Studies 7
The Instructor for this course is Leona McLeod
Course History
First Offered in 2016
Developed by Lisa Choquette
This course is designed to fulfill the curricular objectives of the Saskatchewan Grade 7 Social Studies curriculum. It is divided into 4 units of study, each with readings, videos, and activities of their own. Within each unit, you will be asked to complete assignments, quizzes and exams. There are also a variety of links to videos, websites, and other media provided. 36 week course.
Course Information
Unit 1 – Interactions and Interdependence
What is globalization and how does it affect Canada and our circumpolar and Pacific Rim neighbors?
Time: 8 weeks
Assessment: 5 submitted assignments, 5 quizzes and 1 unit exam
Unit 2 – Dynamic Relationships
In this unit, we will use maps to analyze human habitats and how these environmental regions can impact relationships.
Time: 10 weeks
Assessment: 8 submitted assignments, 11 quizzes and 1 unit exam
Unit 3 – Power and Authority
How are different countries governed? Who has power and authority within these countries? What do these governments look like?
Time: 9 weeks
Assessment: 4 submitted assignments, 8 quizzes and 1 unit exam
Unit 4 – Resources and Wealth
How do resources and goods get from one person to another? How do these economies impact the environment?
Time: 7 weeks
Assessment: 5 submitted assignments, 3 quizzes and 1 unit exam.
This outline has a built in 2 week flexibility so time can be added to units which may take longer than stated or for extra study time..
