Prince Edward Island · Grade 9
Social Studies, Grade 9
- 9SOCA
Prince Edward Island’s Grade 9 social studies course, from Geographical Information to Social Action.
- Units
- 6
- Lessons
- 13
- Skills
- 18
- Provincial exam
- None
- Official curriculum
- princeedwardisland.ca
Unit by unit
Every skill in the course, with its official code.
Unit 1 · 2 skills
Geographical Information
Analysing Geographical Information
Using geographical tools to analyse information
I can analyse geographical information using the right geographical tools.
Official code: SCO1
Communicating Geographical Information
Communicating with maps, tools, and technologies
I can communicate geographical information using a variety of strategies, tools, and technologies.
Official code: SCO2
The official wording · 2 outcomes
- SCO1
- analyse geographical information using appropriate and relevant geographical tools.
- SCO2
- communicate geographical information using a variety of strategies, tools and technologies.
Key ideas
Geographical tools include maps, graphs, tables, satellite images, and GIS.
Geographers share findings through maps, graphs, and infographics.
Different questions call for different tools.
Technology like GIS and mapping apps helps communicate clearly.
Reading a tool means finding patterns, not just facts.
Watch out for
- Thinking a map only shows where things are, not why.
- Thinking a wall of text communicates geography best.
- Thinking any tool works for any question.
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Unit 2 · 3 skills
Population
Settlement Patterns
Natural factors in settlement
I can explain how natural factors influence where people settle.
Official code: SCO3
Human factors in settlement
I can explain how human factors influence where people settle.
Official code: SCO3
The Challenges of Population Growth
Challenges of population growth
I can describe the challenges that come with population growth.
Official code: SCO4
The official wording · 3 outcomes
- SCO3
- explain how natural and human factors influence settlement patterns.
- SCO3
- explain how natural and human factors influence settlement patterns.
- SCO4
- describe the challenges of population growth.
Key ideas
Natural factors include climate, landforms, water, and resources.
A growing population needs more food, water, housing, and jobs.
People tend to settle where the land and climate support life.
Growth puts pressure on services and the environment.
Fertile land, fresh water, and coastlines attract settlement.
Watch out for
- Thinking people settle anywhere at random.
- Thinking population growth has no downsides.
- Thinking only human choices, not nature, shape settlement.
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Unit 3 · 2 skills
Sustainability
Environmental Issues
Factors behind environmental issues
I can explain factors that contribute to environmental issues.
Official code: SCO5
Becoming More Sustainable
Evaluating ways to be more sustainable
I can evaluate ways individuals and communities can become more sustainable.
Official code: SCO6
The official wording · 2 outcomes
- SCO5
- explain factors contributing to environmental issues.
- SCO6
- evaluate ways that individuals and communities can become more sustainable.
Key ideas
Human activity drives many environmental issues.
Sustainability means meeting needs without harming the future.
Pollution, resource use, and land change affect natural systems.
Individuals and communities can both take action.
Environmental issues often have several linked causes.
Watch out for
- Thinking environmental issues have just one cause.
- Thinking only governments can act on sustainability.
- Thinking human activity has no effect on natural systems.
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Unit 4 · 4 skills
Globalization
Globalization's Benefits and Challenges
The benefits of globalization
I can explain globalization's historical and contemporary benefits.
Official code: SCO7
The challenges of globalization
I can explain globalization's historical and contemporary challenges.
Official code: SCO7
Globalization of Culture
Cultural diffusion and blending
I can analyse how globalization spreads and blends culture.
Official code: SCO8
Cultural power, resilience, and revitalization
I can analyse power, inequality, and resilience in cultural globalization.
Official code: SCO8
The official wording · 4 outcomes
- SCO7
- demonstrate an understanding of globalization’s historical and contemporary benefits and challenges.
- SCO7
- demonstrate an understanding of globalization’s historical and contemporary benefits and challenges.
- SCO8
- analyse the historical and contemporary impacts of globalization of culture.
- SCO8
- analyse the historical and contemporary impacts of globalization of culture.
Key ideas
Globalization connects the world through trade, migration, and technology.
Cultural diffusion is the spread of culture across regions and time.
Globalization is not new - it has historical roots.
Language, food, music, and beliefs spread through contact.
Benefits include access to goods, economic growth, and cultural exchange.
Watch out for
- Thinking globalization began recently.
- Thinking culture is static and never changes.
- Thinking globalization brings only benefits.
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Unit 5 · 4 skills
Global Citizenship
Global Inequalities
Factors behind global inequalities
I can evaluate the factors that contribute to global inequalities.
Official code: SCO9
Human Rights and Globalization
Universal human rights and globalization
I can analyse how globalization relates to universal human rights.
Official code: SCO10
Analysing Current Issues
Using a variety of sources
I can analyse a current issue using a variety of sources.
Official code: SCO11
Comparing multiple perspectives
I can analyse a current issue by comparing multiple perspectives.
Official code: SCO11
The official wording · 4 outcomes
- SCO9
- evaluate factors that contribute to global inequalities.
- SCO10
- analyse the relationship between universal human rights and globalization.
- SCO11
- analyse current issues of geographical significance from a variety of sources and multiple perspectives.
- SCO11
- analyse current issues of geographical significance from a variety of sources and multiple perspectives.
Key ideas
Global inequalities are gaps in wealth, health, and opportunity between regions.
Universal human rights belong to every person everywhere.
A current issue of geographical significance affects places and people.
Causes are historical and contemporary, including the legacies of colonialism.
Globalization can spread awareness and protection of rights.
Watch out for
- Thinking inequality is simply the fault of poorer nations.
- Thinking globalization only helps human rights.
- Thinking one source is enough.
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Unit 6 · 3 skills
Social Action
Affecting Societal Change
Local and global contributions
I can analyse local and global contributions people have made to society.
Official code: SCO12
Ways people can affect societal change
I can analyse the ways people can affect societal change.
Official code: SCO12
A Plan for Social Action
Developing a social-action plan
I can develop a plan to address a real issue using geographical thinking.
Official code: SCO13
The official wording · 3 outcomes
- SCO12
- analyse various local and global contributions and ways people can affect societal change.
- SCO12
- analyse various local and global contributions and ways people can affect societal change.
- SCO13
- develop a plan to address a global or local issue of personal interest utilizing the Concepts of Geographical Thinking.
Key ideas
Individuals and organizations contribute to society locally and globally.
A good plan starts with a clear, personally meaningful issue.
Contributions can be small and local or large and global.
The Concepts of Geographical Thinking guide the plan.
History offers many examples of people who made a difference.
Watch out for
- Thinking only famous people contribute to change.
- Thinking a plan is just a wish without steps.
- Thinking local contributions don't matter.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
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
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Questions about Social Studies, Grade 9
What is Social Studies, Grade 9?
Prince Edward Island’s Grade 9 social studies course: 6 units and 18 skills, from Geographical Information to Social Action.
What units are in Social Studies, Grade 9?
1. Geographical Information, 2. Population, 3. Sustainability, 4. Globalization, 5. Global Citizenship and 6. Social Action.
Is there a provincial exam for Social Studies, Grade 9?
No. Prince Edward Island gives no provincial exam for Social Studies, Grade 9.
What comes after Social Studies, Grade 9?
Geography of Canada 421A.
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