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The official Manitoba Social Studies, Grade 6 curriculum

Manitoba defines Social Studies, Grade 6 by strands and outcomes. MapleMind teaches the same curriculum reorganized for one-skill-at-a-time tutoring — the table shows exactly where every official strand lands, and the ministry's own wording is quoted under each unit below.

Official source Manitoba's official curriculumRead it on the government site — edu.gov.mb.ca ↗

Official strand	Outcomes	Where MapleMind teaches it
Strand H1	19	Building a Nation (1867 to 1914)
Strand H2	13	An Emerging Nation (1914 to 1945)
Strand H3	14	Shaping Contemporary Canada (1945 to Present)
Strand H4	21	Canada Today: Democracy, Diversity, and the Influence of the Past

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How MapleMind teaches Social Studies, Grade 6 — every unit, lesson, and skill

Every skill below runs as a short session: a plain-words lesson, a worked example, solving it together, then a five-question skill check that earns up to three stars. Guided Mode keeps it teaching instead of answer-handing — turning it off needs a parent's password.

Unit 1Building a Nation (1867 to 1914)Official strand · Strand H1

Cluster 1: how Canada was built between 1867 and 1914 — Confederation, treaties, immigration and Prairie settlement, Manitoba's entry, the railway, and the leaders of the era.

Confederation and Early Canada

The British North America ActKC-001 — Explain the significance of the British North America Act.
Citizenship then and nowKC-002 — Compare responsibilities and rights of citizens at Confederation to those of today.
Landforms and bodies of waterKL-022 — Locate on a map of Canada the major landforms and bodies of water.
Rupert's Land and the 1867 provincesKL-023 — Locate the major settlements of Rupert's Land and the original 1867 provinces.

Treaties, Immigration, and Settlement

Treaties and reservesKI-007 — Give reasons for treaties and reserves and describe their impact on individuals, families, and communities.
Groups who immigrated to CanadaKI-008 — Identify groups that immigrated to Canada in the late 1800s and early 1900s and reasons for emigration.
How the government encouraged immigrationKI-009 — Describe how immigration was encouraged by and important to the government from 1867 to 1914.
Challenges new immigrants facedKI-010 — Describe various challenges faced by new immigrants to Canada.
Life on a prairie homesteadKI-011 — Describe daily life on a prairie homestead between 1890 and 1914.
Agriculture and Canada's growthKE-055 — Explain the importance of agriculture in the development of Canada from 1867 to 1914.

Manitoba and the Northwest

Manitoba's entry into ConfederationKH-027 — Identify individuals and events connected with Manitoba's entry into Confederation.
Ritchot and TachéKH-027F — Identify the roles of Father Noël-Joseph Ritchot and Archbishop Taché in Manitoba's entry.
The 1885 ResistanceKH-028 — Identify causes, events, individuals, and consequences of the 1885 Resistance.
The North West Mounted PoliceKH-029 — Describe the role of the North West Mounted Police.
The gold rushesKH-030 — Relate stories about the gold rushes and describe their impact on individuals and communities.
Building the Canadian Pacific RailwayKH-031 — Identify events and issues related to the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Provinces and territories join CanadaKH-033 — Identify factors leading to the entry of provinces and territories and specify the year of entry.
Prime ministers, 1867 to 1914KH-034 — Identify the prime ministers of Canada from 1867 to 1914 and examples of their achievements.
Aboriginal leaders, 1867 to 1914KH-032 — Identify contributions of Aboriginal leaders from 1867 to 1914.

The official wording — 19 outcomes in this unit

KC-001 Explain the significance of the British North America Act.
KC-002 Compare responsibilities and rights of citizens of Canada at the time of Confederation to those of today.
KL-022 Locate on a map of Canada the major landforms and bodies of water.
KL-023 Locate on a map the major settlements of Rupert’s Land and the original provinces of Canada in 1867.
KI-007 Give reasons for the establishment of treaties and reserves and describe their impact on individuals, families, and communities.
KI-008 Identify various groups that immigrated to Canada in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and give reasons for their emigration.
KI-009 Describe ways in which immigration was encouraged by and important to the Canadian government from 1867 to 1914.
KI-010 Describe various challenges faced by new immigrants to Canada.
KI-011 Describe daily life on a prairie homestead between 1890 and 1914.
KE-055 Explain the importance of agriculture in the development of Canada from 1867 to 1914.
KH-027 Identify individuals and events connected with Manitoba’s entry into Confederation.
KH-027F Identify the roles of Father Noël-Joseph Ritchot and Archbishop Alexandre-Antonin Taché in Manitoba's entry into Confederation.
KH-028 Identify causes, events, individuals, and consequences of the 1885 Resistance.
KH-029 Describe the role of the North West Mounted Police.
KH-030 Relate stories about the gold rushes and describe the impact of the gold rushes on individuals and communities.
KH-031 Identify events and issues related to the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
KH-033 Identify factors leading to the entry into Confederation of Manitoba, Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Yukon, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nunavut, and specify the year of entry.
KH-034 Identify the prime ministers of Canada from 1867 to 1914 and give examples of their achievements.
KH-032 Identify contributions of Aboriginal leaders from 1867 to 1914.

Unit 2An Emerging Nation (1914 to 1945)Official strand · Strand H2

Cluster 2: Canada from 1914 to 1945 — the two World Wars, the home front, the Winnipeg General Strike, women's changing roles and suffrage, and the Depression.

The First and Second World Wars

Causes and events of the First World WarKG-039 — Identify major causes and events of the First World War.
Canada in the First World WarKG-040 — Describe Canada's involvement in the First World War and its impact on individuals and communities.
Causes and events of the Second World WarKG-041 — Identify major causes and events of the Second World War.
Canada in the Second World WarKG-042 — Describe Canada's involvement in the Second World War and its impact on individuals and communities.
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in the war effortKI-012 — Identify contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples to Canada's war efforts.
Remembrance DayKC-003 — Recognize Remembrance Day as a commemoration of Canadian participation in world conflicts.

The Home Front and a Changing Society

The 1919 Winnipeg General StrikeKH-035 — Describe the causes, main events, and results of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike.
Changing roles for womenKH-037 — Describe changing roles for women in Canada from 1914 to 1945.
The struggle for women's suffrageKP-046 — Describe the struggle for and identify individuals involved in women's suffrage.
Prime ministers, 1914 to 1945KH-036 — Identify the prime ministers of Canada from 1914 to 1945 and examples of their achievements.
Stories of the DepressionKE-056 — Relate stories of the Depression and describe its impact on Canada.
The land and daily lifeKL-024 — Give examples of the influence of the natural environment on daily life for various groups.
Technology from 1914 to 1945KE-057 — Give examples of the impact of technological development on life in Canada from 1914 to 1945.

The official wording — 13 outcomes in this unit

KG-039 Identify major causes and events of the First World War.
KG-040 Describe Canada’s involvement in the First World War and identify its impact on Canadian individuals and communities.
KG-041 Identify major causes and events of the Second World War.
KG-042 Describe Canada’s involvement in the Second World War and identify its impact on Canadian individuals and communities.
KI-012 Identify contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples to Canada’s war efforts.
KC-003 Recognize Remembrance Day as a commemoration of Canadian participation in world conflicts.
KH-035 Describe the causes, main events, and results of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike.
KH-037 Describe changing roles for women in Canada from 1914 to 1945.
KP-046 Describe the struggle for and identify individuals involved in women’s suffrage in Manitoba and Canada.
KH-036 Identify the prime ministers of Canada from 1914 to 1945 and give examples of their achievements.
KE-056 Relate stories of the Depression and describe its impact on Canada.
KL-024 Give examples of the influence of the natural environment on daily life for various groups during the Depression.
KE-057 Give examples of the impact of technological development on life in Canada from 1914 to 1945.

Unit 3Shaping Contemporary Canada (1945 to Present)Official strand · Strand H3

Cluster 3: Canada since 1945 — its place in the world, Aboriginal and francophone rights, the Charter, democratic ideals, and modern change.

Canada and the World Since 1945

Canada in world conflicts since 1945KG-043 — Give examples of Canada's involvement in world conflicts since 1945.
Global events that affected CanadiansKG-044 — Give examples of global events and forces that have affected Canadians from 1945 to the present.
Canada and the United NationsKG-045 — Give examples of Canada's participation in the United Nations and other international organizations.
Canada's connections to the worldKG-047 — Give examples of Canada's connections to other regions of the world.
Prime ministers since 1945KH-038 — Identify the prime ministers of Canada from 1945 to the present and examples of their achievements.
Industry and technology since 1945KE-058 — Give examples of ways in which industry and technology have changed life in Canada since 1945.
Canadian inventions and technologiesKE-059 — Give examples of inventions and technologies created in Canada.

Rights, Identity, and Belonging

Changes in Aboriginal rightsKI-014 — Identify changes and developments regarding Aboriginal rights in Canada from 1867 to the present.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and FreedomsKC-005 — Identify rights and freedoms in the 1982 Charter and explain why they are important.
The ideals of democracyKC-004 — Identify the ideals of democracy and describe the influence of democracy on quality of life.
Bilingual and multicultural policiesKI-013 — Identify historical reasons for bilingual and multicultural policies in Canada.
The Affaire ForestKI-013F — Describe the impact of the Affaire Forest on the linguistic rights of Franco-Manitobans.
Changes to francophone populationsKI-015 — Give examples of changes to francophone populations in Canada since Confederation.
The Division scolaire franco-manitobaineKI-015F — Identify events surrounding the creation of the Division scolaire franco-manitobaine (DSFM).

The official wording — 14 outcomes in this unit

KG-043 Give examples of Canada’s involvement in world conflicts since 1945.
KG-044 Give examples of global events and forces that have affected Canadians from 1945 to the present.
KG-045 Give examples of Canada’s participation in the United Nations and other international organizations.
KG-047 Give examples of Canada’s connections to other regions of the world.
KH-038 Identify the prime ministers of Canada from 1945 to the present and give examples of their achievements.
KE-058 Give examples of ways in which industry and technology have changed life in Canada since 1945.
KE-059 Give examples of inventions and technologies created in Canada.
KI-014 Identify changes and developments regarding Aboriginal rights in Canada from 1867 to the present.
KC-005 Identify rights and freedoms described in the 1982 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and explain why they are important.
KC-004 Identify the ideals of democracy and describe the influence of democracy on quality of life for Canadians.
KI-013 Identify historical reasons for bilingual and multicultural policies in Canada.
KI-013F Describe the impact of the Affaire Forest on the linguistic rights of Franco-manitobains.
KI-015 Give examples of changes to francophone populations in Canada since Confederation.
KI-015F Identify events surrounding the creation of the Division scolaire franco-manitobaine (DSFM).

Unit 4Canada Today: Democracy, Diversity, and the Influence of the PastOfficial strand · Strand H4

Cluster 4: Canada today — how Canada is governed, self-determination, inequities, Canadian identity, the arts, notable Canadians, and the land.

How Canada Is Governed

Main features of Canadian governmentKP-049 — Describe the main features of the Canadian government.
How Canadians elect governmentsKP-051 — Describe characteristics of the electoral processes in Canada.
Political parties in CanadaKP-050 — Define the term political party and identify political parties and their leaders in Canada.
Responsibilities of each level of governmentKP-052 — Identify the main responsibilities of municipal, provincial, First Nations, and federal governments.
Our government representativesKP-053 — Identify elected or appointed government representatives and describe their main responsibilities.
Representatives of my Aboriginal communityKP-053A — Identify and describe the main responsibilities of elected representatives of their Aboriginal community.
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis self-determinationKP-048 — Identify First Nations, Inuit, and Métis perspectives regarding self-determination.
Authority and democratic idealsKP-054 — Identify factors that contribute to inequities in Canada and propose solutions.

Canadian Identity Today

What shapes personal and national identityKI-016 — Describe factors that shape personal and national identities and explain how they may coexist.
Choices and francophone identityKI-016F — Describe the influence of social, cultural, and linguistic choices on francophone identities.
What defines Canada as a countryKI-017 — Describe characteristics that define Canada as a country.
How government protects Canadian identityKI-018 — Give examples of ways in which the government helps protect Canadian identity.
Arts and media as expressions of identityKI-019 — Give examples from the arts and media that are expressions of Canadian culture and/or identity.
Groups that contribute to identityKI-020 — Identify various groups and organizations that may contribute to personal identity.
Aboriginal organizations and rightsKI-020A — Identify the roles of Aboriginal organizations and examples of how they promote Aboriginal rights.
Francophone organizations and rightsKI-020F — Describe the role of francophone organizations and ways in which they promote francophone rights.
Notable Canadians and their achievementsKI-021 — Identify various individuals from Canada's past and present, and describe their achievements.
Current issues in citizenshipKC-006 — Identify current issues related to citizenship in Canada.
The land and First Nation, Inuit, or Métis identityKL-026A — Describe the influence of the land on their First Nation, Inuit, or Métis identity.
Provinces, territories, and capitalsKL-025 — Locate on a map of Canada the provinces, territories, and capital cities.
The natural environment and life in CanadaKL-026 — Describe the influence of the natural environment on life in Canada.

The official wording — 21 outcomes in this unit

KP-049 Describe the main features of the Canadian government.
KP-051 Describe characteristics of the electoral processes in Canada.
KP-050 Define the term political party and identify political parties and their leaders in Canada.
KP-052 Identify the main responsibilities of municipal, provincial, First Nations, and federal governments in Canada.
KP-053 Identify elected or appointed municipal, provincial, and federal government representatives and describe their main responsibilities.
KP-053A Identify and describe the main responsibilities of elected representatives of their Aboriginal community.
KP-048 Identify First Nations, Inuit, and Métis perspectives regarding self-determination.
KP-054 Identify factors that contribute to inequities in Canada and propose solutions.
KI-016 Describe factors that shape personal and national identities and explain how they may coexist.
KI-016F Describe the influence of their social, cultural, and linguistic choices on their francophone identities.
KI-017 Describe characteristics that define Canada as a country.
KI-018 Give examples of ways in which the government helps protect Canadian identity.
KI-019 Give examples from the arts and media that are expressions of Canadian culture and/or identity.
KI-020 Identify various groups and organizations that may contribute to personal identity.
KI-020A Identify the roles of Aboriginal organizations and give examples of ways in which they promote Aboriginal rights.
KI-020F Describe the role of francophone organizations and identify ways in which they promote francophone rights.
KI-021 Identify various individuals from Canada’s past and present, and describe their achievements.
KC-006 Identify current issues related to citizenship in Canada.
KL-026A Describe the influence of the land on their First Nation, Inuit, or Métis identity.
KL-025 Locate on a map of Canada the provinces, territories, and capital cities.
KL-026 Describe the influence of the natural environment on life in Canada.

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