Prince Edward Island · Grade 7
Social Studies, Grade 7
- 7SOCA
Prince Edward Island’s Grade 7 social studies course, from Geography to Inquiry.
- Units
- 5
- Lessons
- 8
- Skills
- 14
- Provincial exam
- None
- Official curriculum
- princeedwardisland.ca
Unit by unit
Every skill in the course, with its official code.
Unit 1 · 2 skills
Geography
Geography and Canadian Identity
Significant geographic features of Canada
I can describe how Canada's geographic features shaped its identity.
Official code: SCO1
Human features and Canadian identity
I can describe how Canada's human features shaped its identity.
Official code: SCO1
The official wording · 2 outcomes
- SCO1
- describe how significant human and geographic features have shaped Canadian Identity.
- SCO1
- describe how significant human and geographic features have shaped Canadian Identity.
Key ideas
Geographic features include mountains, rivers, coastlines, plains, and the Shield.
Canada's vast and varied geography shaped how and where people lived.
Geographic features affected travel, trade, and settlement.
The land is part of what makes Canadian identity distinct.
Human features are things people build and create: settlements, routes, and cities.
Watch out for
- Thinking geography had no effect on Canadian identity.
- Thinking all of Canada's geography is the same.
- Thinking only nature, not people, shaped Canada.
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Unit 2 · 4 skills
Canadian Identities
The First Peoples of Canada
Culture, traditions, and worldviews of the Mi'kmaq and Indigenous Peoples
I can describe the diverse cultures, traditions, and worldviews of the Mi'kmaq and other Indigenous Peoples.
Official code: SCO2
Contributions, self-determination, and autonomy
I can describe Indigenous contributions to Canada and the importance of self-determination.
Official code: SCO2
British, French, and First Peoples
The evolving relationship between settlers and First Peoples
I can analyse how the relationship between settlers and First Peoples evolved and its impacts.
Official code: SCO3
Settlement and government of Nouvelle-France
I can describe the settlement of Nouvelle-France and how the settler-First Peoples relationship developed.
Official code: SCO3
The official wording · 4 outcomes
- SCO2
- demonstrate an understanding of the culture, traditions, and worldviews of the Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous Peoples.
- SCO2
- demonstrate an understanding of the culture, traditions, and worldviews of the Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous Peoples.
- SCO3
- demonstrate an understanding of the evolving relationship between the British and French settlers and the First Peoples of Canada in shaping Canada’s identity.
- SCO3
- demonstrate an understanding of the evolving relationship between the British and French settlers and the First Peoples of Canada in shaping Canada’s identity.
Key ideas
The First People have lived on Turtle Island since time immemorial.
The British, French, and First Peoples interacted through trade, alliances, and conflict.
Over 50 nations thrived in North America for thousands of years before European contact, each with its own worldview and language.
These interactions had important impacts on all groups.
The Constitution recognizes three groups: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, each distinct.
Watch out for
- Thinking Indigenous Peoples are one single group - they are many diverse nations.
- Thinking the relationships never changed.
- Thinking Indigenous cultures are only in the past - they are living cultures today.
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Unit 3 · 6 skills
Citizenship, Power & Governance
The Struggle for Responsible Government
Empowerment and disempowerment
I can explain empowerment and disempowerment and which groups experienced each.
Official code: SCO4
The rebellions and responsible government
I can explain the struggle for responsible government and how it was achieved.
Official code: SCO4
The Road to Confederation
Political events leading to Confederation
I can explain the political events and structures that led to Confederation.
Official code: SCO5
Economic events leading to Confederation
I can explain the economic events and structures that led to Confederation.
Official code: SCO5
Canada's Diverse Communities
Experiences and perspectives of diverse communities
I can analyse the experiences and perspectives of Canada's diverse communities.
Official code: SCO6
Contributions and the multicultural mosaic
I can analyse how diverse communities contributed to Canada's multicultural mosaic.
Official code: SCO6
The official wording · 6 outcomes
- SCO4
- analyse how political and cultural empowerment and disempowerment led to the struggle for responsible government in British North America.
- SCO4
- analyse how political and cultural empowerment and disempowerment led to the struggle for responsible government in British North America.
- SCO5
- demonstrate an understanding how emerging political and economic structures led to Confederation.
- SCO5
- demonstrate an understanding how emerging political and economic structures led to Confederation.
- SCO6
- analyse the experiences, perspectives, challenges and contributions of diverse social and cultural communities in shaping Canada’s identity.
- SCO6
- analyse the experiences, perspectives, challenges and contributions of diverse social and cultural communities in shaping Canada’s identity.
Key ideas
Empowerment means having power and authority; disempowerment means being denied it.
Political events built toward the union of colonies.
Not all Canadians experienced Canada the same way.
Power and authority came from different sources in colonial society.
The 1864 Charlottetown Conference on the Island was a key step.
Watch out for
- Thinking everyone had equal power in colonial society.
- Thinking Confederation happened suddenly with no lead-up.
- Thinking everyone experienced Canada equally.
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Unit 4 · 1 skill
Contemporary Canada
Continuing Issues in Canada's History
Continuing and re-emerging issues
I can analyse a continuing or re-emerging issue in Canada's history.
Official code: SCO7
The official wording · 1 outcomes
- SCO7
- analyse continuing and re-emerging issues in Canada’s history
Key ideas
Some issues from Canada's past continue or return over time.
Current events connect the past to the present.
Analysing an issue means looking at its causes and impacts.
Understanding continuing issues helps us be informed citizens.
Watch out for
- Thinking past issues have nothing to do with today.
- Thinking an issue is fully settled once it leaves the news.
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Unit 5 · 1 skill
Inquiry
Historical Inquiry
Using inquiry and historical thinking
I can use the inquiry process and historical thinking to evaluate an event in Canada's history.
Official code: SCO8
The official wording · 1 outcomes
- SCO8
- evaluate issues, events, and developments in the shaping of Canadian Identity using the inquiry process and the Concepts of Historical Thinking.
Key ideas
The inquiry process means asking questions, gathering evidence, and drawing conclusions.
The Concepts of Historical Thinking include significance, cause and consequence, continuity and change, and perspective.
Historians weigh evidence from multiple sources.
Inquiry leads to a supported judgement, not just an opinion.
Watch out for
- Thinking history is just memorizing facts.
- Thinking an opinion without evidence is a conclusion.
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Plan the term
Pick your term and the days you study. Each unit gets its share of the weeks and comes back a week later for a review. The last two weeks go over the whole course.
The official curriculum
This page follows Prince Edward Island’s own curriculum for Social Studies, Grade 7.
Textbooks
The textbooks PEI Department of Education and Early Years lists for Social Studies, Grade 7:
- History 7
- History 8
From Intermediate Program of Studies and Authorized Materials, 2026-2027, read October 27, 2026. princeedwardisland.ca
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Questions about Social Studies, Grade 7
What is Social Studies, Grade 7?
Prince Edward Island’s Grade 7 social studies course: 5 units and 14 skills, from Geography to Inquiry.
What units are in Social Studies, Grade 7?
1. Geography, 2. Canadian Identities, 3. Citizenship, Power & Governance, 4. Contemporary Canada and 5. Inquiry.
Is there a provincial exam for Social Studies, Grade 7?
No. Prince Edward Island gives no provincial exam for Social Studies, Grade 7.
What textbook does Social Studies, Grade 7 use?
The textbooks PEI Department of Education and Early Years lists for Social Studies, Grade 7: History 7, Nelson Education and History 8, Nelson Education.
What comes after Social Studies, Grade 7?
Social Studies, Grade 8.
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