The Socials Studies program is divided in 5 categories.
Skills and Processes of Socials Studies critical thinking students will learn about
simple maps
gathering information;
citing sources appropriately;
presentation skills
chronological order
responses to problems
Identity Culture and Society students will learn about
changes in communities over time
importance of communities
cultural similarities and differences
characteristics of Canadian society
Governance students will learn about
rights and responsibilities and the well-being of the community
roles and responsibilities of local governments
Economy and Technology students will learn about
how needs and wants are met in communities
how technology affects individuals and communities past and present
Human and Physical Environment students will learn about
landforms and bodies of water in BC and Canada
provinces and territories
responsibility for the environment
effect of environment on early settlement
