Manitoba · Grade 7
Social Studies, Grade 7
Manitoba’s Grade 7 social studies course, from World Geography to Human Impact in Europe or the Americas.
- Units
- 4
- Lessons
- 7
- Skills
- 55
- Provincial exam
- None
- Official curriculum
- Manitoba Education
Unit by unit
Every skill in the course, with its official code.
Unit 1 · 9 skills
World Geography
Mapping the World
Latitude, longitude, parallels, and meridians
I can explain the purpose of latitude, longitude, parallels, and meridians.
Official code: KL-015
Continents, landforms, and bodies of water
I can locate the continents, major landforms, and bodies of water on a world map.
Official code: KL-016
Climate and vegetation zones
I can locate and describe the world's major climate and vegetation zones.
Official code: KL-017
Population clusters and the environment
I can locate the world's major population clusters and explain how the environment shapes where people live.
Official code: KL-018
Major francophone countries
I can locate the major francophone countries on a world map.
Official code: KL-018F
Why people move around the world
I can identify factors that make people move around the world.
Official code: KL-019
Time zones and their purpose
I can locate the time zones on a world map and explain why they exist.
Official code: KL-020
Standards related to time zones
I can explain the standards that organize time zones.
Official code: KL-021
Map projections and our view of the world
I can compare map projections and describe how they shape how we see the continents.
Official code: KP-038
The official wording · 9 outcomes
- 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.
Key ideas
Latitude and longitude form a grid of parallels and meridians on a map or globe.
This grid lets us locate any place on Earth exactly.
Earth has seven continents, major mountain ranges and plains, and great oceans and seas.
Knowing where they are helps us understand the world.
The world has climate zones — tropical, temperate, polar — and matching vegetation like rainforest, grassland, and tundra.
Watch out for
- Confusing latitude with longitude.
- Thinking the grid lines are real lines on the ground.
- Confusing continents with countries.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Unit 2 · 10 skills
Global Quality of Life
Citizenship and Quality of Life
Factors affecting citizenship rights
I can describe how various factors affect citizenship rights in Canada and the world.
Official code: KC-001
Factors affecting quality of life
I can describe how various factors affect quality of life in Canada and the world.
Official code: KC-002
Democracy and quality of life
I can give examples of how democracy can improve quality of life.
Official code: KC-003
How my actions affect others in the world
I can describe how my personal actions can affect quality of life for people elsewhere.
Official code: KC-004
Remembrance Day
I can recognize Remembrance Day as honouring Canadians who served in world conflicts.
Official code: KC-005
Identity, Diversity, and Rights
Diverse perspectives on quality of life
I can identify how different cultures and groups see quality of life.
Official code: KI-006
Discrimination and quality of life
I can describe how discrimination harms quality of life.
Official code: KI-007
Factors that shape personal identity
I can describe the factors that shape personal identity.
Official code: KI-008
What all societies share
I can identify elements that all societies have in common.
Official code: KI-009
Universal human rights
I can identify universal human rights and explain why they matter.
Official code: KG-037
The official wording · 10 outcomes
- 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.
Key ideas
Citizenship rights are affected by laws, history, government type, and discrimination.
Different cultures and communities value different things in a good life.
Rights differ between Canada and other parts of the world.
Quality of life means different things to different people.
Quality of life depends on health, safety, wealth, education, and rights.
Watch out for
- Thinking citizenship rights are the same everywhere.
- Thinking everyone defines a good life the same way.
- Thinking rights are never affected by government or history.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Unit 3 · 13 skills
Ways of Life in Asia, Africa, or Australasia
Society and Place in Asia, Africa, or Australasia
Cities, landforms, and water of the society
I can identify the major cities, landforms, and bodies of water of a society of Asia, Africa, or Australasia.
Official code: KL-022
The environment and ways of life
I can give examples of how the natural environment shapes ways of life in the society.
Official code: KL-023
Cultural factors shaping the society
I can give examples of cultural factors that shape ways of life in the society.
Official code: KI-010
Artistic expression of culture
I can give examples of how culture is expressed through art in the society.
Official code: KI-011
The influence of westernization
I can describe how westernization influences the society.
Official code: KI-012
Factors affecting health
I can describe factors that affect health in the society.
Official code: KI-013
Indigenous ways of life
I can describe characteristics of indigenous ways of life in the society.
Official code: KI-014
History that still affects the society
I can identify historical events that still affect the society today.
Official code: KH-030
Major economic activities
I can identify the major economic activities in the society.
Official code: KE-046
Urbanization and indigenous peoples
I can describe how urbanization and industrialization affect indigenous peoples in the society.
Official code: KE-047
Changing technologies
I can give examples of how changing technology affects ways of life in the society.
Official code: KE-048
Work and trade issues
I can identify issues related to work and trade in the society.
Official code: KE-049
Government and the justice system
I can give examples of how government and justice affect ways of life in the society.
Official code: KP-043
The official wording · 13 outcomes
- 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.
Key ideas
Each society has its own major cities, landforms, and bodies of water.
Locating them helps us understand the society's geography.
The land, climate, and resources shape how people in the society live, work, and eat.
The environment influences housing, food, and jobs.
Culture — beliefs, traditions, language, and religion — shapes how people live in the society.
Watch out for
- Confusing a society with a whole continent.
- Mixing up cities with countries.
- Thinking the environment has no effect on the society.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Unit 4 · 23 skills
Human Impact in Europe or the Americas
Society and Place in Europe or the Americas
Cities, landforms, and water of the society
I can identify the major cities, landforms, and bodies of water of a society of Europe or the Americas.
Official code: KL-024
Reasons for increased urbanization
I can give reasons for increased urbanization in the society.
Official code: KL-025
Approaches to land and resource use
I can describe different approaches to using land and natural resources in the society.
Official code: KL-028
Human impact on the environment
I can give examples of how human activity affects the natural environment in the society.
Official code: KL-029
History that still affects the society
I can identify historical events that still affect the society today.
Official code: KH-031
Major economic activities
I can identify the major economic activities in the society.
Official code: KE-050
Global Challenges and Choices
Human activities and climate change
I can identify human activities that contribute to climate change.
Official code: KL-026
Consequences of climate change
I can describe the social, environmental, and economic consequences of climate change.
Official code: KL-027
Government and the environment
I can identify how government decisions can affect human impact on the environment.
Official code: KP-044
Food production and distribution
I can identify issues related to food production and distribution in the society.
Official code: KE-052
Sustainable development issues
I can describe sustainable development issues in the society.
Official code: KE-053
The impact of consumerism
I can give examples of how consumerism affects the environment and society.
Official code: KE-054
Challenges of large urban centres
I can identify common challenges faced by large cities.
Official code: KE-051
Power, Development, and Global Cooperation
More and less developed nations
I can identify more and less developed nations and explain what makes a nation more or less developed.
Official code: KG-032
Uneven distribution of wealth
I can give examples of uneven wealth in the world and describe its impact.
Official code: KE-045
Types of power and authority
I can compare and contrast different types of power and authority.
Official code: KP-040
Power, wealth, and resources
I can explain how power relates to access to wealth and resources.
Official code: KP-041
Government decisions and quality of life
I can give examples of government decisions that affect quality of life.
Official code: KP-039
Individuals who influence world affairs
I can identify individuals who influence world affairs.
Official code: KP-042
Enhancing understanding among peoples
I can give examples of events and achievements that build understanding among peoples and nations.
Official code: KG-033
Reasons people emigrate
I can identify reasons why people emigrate.
Official code: KG-034
Global cooperation for conflicts and disasters
I can give examples of global cooperation to solve conflicts or disasters.
Official code: KG-035
International organizations and quality of life
I can identify international organizations and describe how they protect global quality of life.
Official code: KG-036
The official wording · 23 outcomes
- 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.
Key ideas
Urbanization means more people moving to cities, often for jobs and services.
Burning fossil fuels, clearing forests, and heavy industry add greenhouse gases.
Nations are called more or less developed based on wealth, health, education, and services.
Industry, opportunity, and rural change drive this growth.
These human activities drive climate change.
Watch out for
- Thinking cities grow for no reason.
- Thinking climate change has no human causes.
- Thinking development means only money.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
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Questions about Social Studies, Grade 7
What is Social Studies, Grade 7?
Manitoba’s Grade 7 social studies course: 4 units and 55 skills, from World Geography to Human Impact in Europe or the Americas.
What units are in Social Studies, Grade 7?
1. World Geography, 2. Global Quality of Life, 3. Ways of Life in Asia, Africa, or Australasia and 4. Human Impact in Europe or the Americas.
Is there a provincial exam for Social Studies, Grade 7?
No. Manitoba gives no provincial exam for Social Studies, Grade 7.
What comes after Social Studies, Grade 7?
Social Studies, Grade 8.
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