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The official Manitoba Social Studies, Grade 7 curriculum
Manitoba defines Social Studies, Grade 7 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 L1 | 9 | World Geography |
| Strand C1 | 10 | Global Quality of Life |
| Strand I1 | 13 | Ways of Life in Asia, Africa, or Australasia |
| Strand E1 | 23 | Human Impact in Europe or the Americas |
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How MapleMind teaches Social Studies, Grade 7 — 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 1World GeographyOfficial strand · Strand L1
Cluster 1: reading and mapping the world — latitude and longitude, continents and climate, population, francophone countries, migration, time zones, and map projections.
Mapping the World
- Latitude, longitude, parallels, and meridiansKL-015 — Explain the purpose of latitude, longitude, parallels, and meridians.
- Continents, landforms, and bodies of waterKL-016 — Locate on a world map the continents, major landforms, and major bodies of water.
- Climate and vegetation zonesKL-017 — Locate on a world map and describe the major climatic and vegetation zones.
- Population clusters and the environmentKL-018 — Locate the major population clusters and explain the link between population distribution and the environment.
- Major francophone countriesKL-018F — Locate on a world map the major francophone countries.
- Why people move around the worldKL-019 — Identify factors that influence the movement of people around the world.
- Time zones and their purposeKL-020 — Locate the time zones on a world map and explain their purpose.
- Map projections and our view of the worldKP-038 — Compare the accuracy of map projections and describe their influence on perceptions of the continents.
The official wording — 9 outcomes in this unit
- KL-015
Explain the purpose of latitude, longitude, parallels, and meridians.
- KL-016
Locate on a world map the continents, major landforms, and major bodies of water.
- KL-017
Locate on a world map and describe the major climatic and vegetation zones.
- KL-018
Locate on a world map the major population clusters and explain the relationship between population distribution and the natural environment.
- KL-018F
Locate on a world map the major francophone countries.
- KL-019
Identify factors that influence the movement of people around the world.
- KL-020
Locate the time zones on a world map and explain their purpose.
- KL-021
Explain standards related to time zones.
- KP-038
Compare the accuracy of various map projections and describe their influence on perceptions of the size and importance of the continents.
Unit 2Global Quality of LifeOfficial strand · Strand C1
Cluster 2: what makes a good life — citizenship rights, quality of life, democracy, personal global impact, identity, diversity, discrimination, and universal human rights.
Citizenship and Quality of Life
- Factors affecting citizenship rightsKC-001 — Describe the impact of various factors on citizenship rights in Canada and elsewhere.
- Factors affecting quality of lifeKC-002 — Describe the impact of various factors on quality of life in Canada and elsewhere.
- Democracy and quality of lifeKC-003 — Give examples of ways in which quality of life may be enhanced within a democracy.
- How my actions affect others in the worldKC-004 — Describe ways in which their personal actions may affect quality of life for people elsewhere.
- Remembrance DayKC-005 — Recognize Remembrance Day as a commemoration of Canadian participation in world conflicts.
Identity, Diversity, and Rights
- Diverse perspectives on quality of lifeKI-006 — Identify diverse cultural and social perspectives regarding quality of life.
- Discrimination and quality of lifeKI-007 — Describe the impact of discriminatory attitudes and practices on quality of life.
- Factors that shape personal identityKI-008 — Describe the influence of various factors on personal identity.
- Universal human rightsKG-037 — Identify universal human rights and explain their importance.
The official wording — 10 outcomes in this unit
- KC-001
Describe the impact of various factors on citizenship rights in Canada and elsewhere in the world.
- KC-002
Describe the impact of various factors on quality of life in Canada and elsewhere in the world.
- KC-003
Give examples of ways in which quality of life may be enhanced within a democracy.
- KC-004
Describe ways in which their personal actions may affect quality of life for people elsewhere in the world.
- KC-005
Recognize Remembrance Day as a commemoration of Canadian participation in world conflicts.
- KI-006
Identify diverse cultural and social perspectives regarding quality of life.
- KI-007
Describe the impact of discriminatory attitudes and practices on quality of life.
- KI-008
Describe the influence of various factors on personal identity.
- KI-009
Identify elements that all societies have in common.
- KG-037
Identify universal human rights and explain their importance.
Unit 3Ways of Life in Asia, Africa, or AustralasiaOfficial strand · Strand I1
Cluster 3: an in-depth study of one society of Asia, Africa, or Australasia — its geography, culture, arts, health, indigenous ways of life, history, economy, technology, and government.
Society and Place in Asia, Africa, or Australasia
- Cities, landforms, and water of the societyKL-022 — Identify on a map the major cities, landforms, and bodies of water of a society of Asia, Africa, or Australasia.
- The environment and ways of lifeKL-023 — Give examples of the influence of the natural environment on ways of life in the society.
- Cultural factors shaping the societyKI-010 — Give examples of cultural factors that shape ways of life in the society.
- Artistic expression of cultureKI-011 — Give examples of the artistic expression of culture in the society.
- The influence of westernizationKI-012 — Describe the influence of westernization in the society.
- Factors affecting healthKI-013 — Describe factors that affect health in the society.
- Indigenous ways of lifeKI-014 — Describe characteristics of indigenous ways of life in the society.
- History that still affects the societyKH-030 — Identify historical events that continue to affect the society.
- Major economic activitiesKE-046 — Identify major economic activities in the society.
- Urbanization and indigenous peoplesKE-047 — Describe the impact of urbanization and industrialization on indigenous peoples in the society.
- Changing technologiesKE-048 — Give examples of the impact of changing technologies on ways of life in the society.
- Work and trade issuesKE-049 — Identify issues related to work and trade in the society.
- Government and the justice systemKP-043 — Give examples of the impact of government and the justice system on ways of life in the society.
The official wording — 13 outcomes in this unit
- KL-022
Identify on a map the major cities, landforms, and bodies of water of a society of Asia, Africa, or Australasia.
- KL-023
Give examples of the influence of the natural environment on ways of life in a society of Asia, Africa, or Australasia.
- KI-010
Give examples of cultural factors that shape ways of life in a society of Asia, Africa, or Australasia.
- KI-011
Give examples of the artistic expression of culture in a society of Asia, Africa, or Australasia.
- KI-012
Describe the influence of westernization in a society of Asia, Africa, or Australasia.
- KI-013
Describe factors that affect health in a society of Asia, Africa, or Australasia.
- KI-014
Describe characteristics of indigenous ways of life in a society of Asia, Africa, or Australasia.
- KH-030
Identify historical events that continue to affect a society of Asia, Africa, or Australasia.
- KE-046
Identify major economic activities in a society of Asia, Africa, or Australasia.
- KE-047
Describe the impact of urbanization and industrialization on indigenous peoples in a society of Asia, Africa, or Australasia.
- KE-048
Give examples of the impact of changing technologies on ways of life in a society of Asia, Africa, or Australasia.
- KE-049
Identify issues related to work and trade in a society of Asia, Africa, or Australasia.
- KP-043
Give examples of the impact of government and the justice system on ways of life in a society of Asia, Africa, or Australasia.
Unit 4Human Impact in Europe or the AmericasOfficial strand · Strand E1
Cluster 4: an in-depth study of one society of Europe or the Americas plus global challenges — geography, urbanization, environment, climate change, development, wealth, power, cooperation, and human rights.
Society and Place in Europe or the Americas
- Cities, landforms, and water of the societyKL-024 — Identify on a map the major cities, landforms, and bodies of water of a society of Europe or the Americas.
- Reasons for increased urbanizationKL-025 — Give reasons for increased urbanization in a society of Europe or the Americas.
- Approaches to land and resource useKL-028 — Describe diverse approaches to land and natural resource use in a society of Europe or the Americas.
- Human impact on the environmentKL-029 — Give examples of the impact of human activity on the natural environment in the society.
- History that still affects the societyKH-031 — Identify historical events that continue to affect a society of Europe or the Americas.
- Major economic activitiesKE-050 — Identify major economic activities in a society of Europe or the Americas.
Global Challenges and Choices
- Human activities and climate changeKL-026 — Identify human activities that contribute to climate change.
- Consequences of climate changeKL-027 — Describe social, environmental, and economic consequences of climate change.
- Government and the environmentKP-044 — Identify ways in which government decisions may affect human impact on the natural environment.
- Food production and distributionKE-052 — Identify issues related to food production and distribution in a society of Europe or the Americas.
- Sustainable development issuesKE-053 — Describe sustainable development issues in a society of Europe or the Americas.
- The impact of consumerismKE-054 — Give examples of the environmental and social impact of consumerism locally and in the society.
- Challenges of large urban centresKE-051 — Identify common challenges faced by large urban centres.
Power, Development, and Global Cooperation
- More and less developed nationsKG-032 — Identify the more and less developed nations and explain why a nation is more or less developed.
- Uneven distribution of wealthKE-045 — Give examples of the uneven distribution of wealth and resources and its impact.
- Power, wealth, and resourcesKP-041 — Explain the relationship between power and access to wealth and resources.
- Government decisions and quality of lifeKP-039 — Give examples of government decisions that affect quality of life.
- Individuals who influence world affairsKP-042 — Identify various individuals who influence world affairs.
- Enhancing understanding among peoplesKG-033 — Give examples of events and achievements that enhance understanding among peoples and nations.
- Reasons people emigrateKG-034 — Identify reasons why people emigrate.
- Global cooperation for conflicts and disastersKG-035 — Give examples of global cooperation to solve conflicts or disasters.
- International organizations and quality of lifeKG-036 — Identify international organizations and describe their role in protecting global quality of life.
The official wording — 23 outcomes in this unit
- KL-024
Identify on a map the major cities, landforms, and bodies of water of a society of Europe or the Americas.
- KL-025
Give reasons for increased urbanization in a society of Europe or the Americas.
- KL-028
Describe diverse approaches to land and natural resource use in a society of Europe or the Americas.
- KL-029
Give examples of the impact of human activity on the natural environment in a society of Europe or the Americas.
- KH-031
Identify historical events that continue to affect a society of Europe or the Americas.
- KE-050
Identify major economic activities in a society of Europe or the Americas.
- KL-026
Identify human activities that contribute to climate change.
- KL-027
Describe social, environmental, and economic consequences of climate change.
- KP-044
Identify ways in which government decisions may affect human impact on the natural environment.
- KE-052
Identify issues related to food production and distribution in a society of Europe or the Americas.
- KE-053
Describe sustainable development issues in a society of Europe or the Americas.
- KE-054
Give examples of the environmental and social impact of consumerism in the local community and in a society of Europe or the Americas.
- KE-051
Identify common challenges faced by large urban centres.
- KG-032
Identify on a world map the more and less developed nations and explain why a nation is considered to be more or less developed.
- KE-045
Give examples of the uneven distribution of wealth and resources in the world and describe the impact on individuals, communities, and nations.
- KP-040
Compare and contrast various types of power and authority.
- KP-041
Explain the relationship between power and access to wealth and resources.
- KP-039
Give examples of government decisions that affect quality of life.
- KP-042
Identify various individuals who influence world affairs.
- KG-033
Give examples of events and achievements that enhance understanding among peoples and nations.
- KG-034
Identify reasons why people emigrate.
- KG-035
Give examples of global cooperation to solve conflicts or disasters.
- KG-036
Identify various international organizations and describe their role in protecting or enhancing global quality of life.


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The official source is linked on this page — Manitoba's official curriculum. The outline here follows it: every MapleMind skill carries its official outcome code, and the ministry's own wording is quoted under each unit.
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