Grade 7: Social Studies

Constitution, Senate

Social, political, legal, governmental, and economic systems and structures, including at least one indigenous to the Americas. Sample activities: List and describe aspects of current Canadian laws and government structures that have evolved from ancient civilizations (e.g., rule of law, democracy, senate, representation).

Individual rights

Social, political, legal, governmental, and economic systems and structures, including at least one indigenous to the Americas. Sample activities: Describe examples of individual rights in ancient civilizations and compare them to individual rights in current Canadian society.