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Alberta's Social Studies curriculum supports students in their journey to become responsible citizens and leaders who will shape Canada's future.
Students learn about Canadian and world history, geography, economics, other social sciences and the humanities.
Contacts
Information Related to Revision of Programs of Study
Current Programs of Study
Future Programs of Study
Canadian History Content in the Social Studies Curriculum
Learning and Teaching Resources
Related Documents
Information Related to Revision of Programs of Study
The current social studies curriculum is being revised to reflect the needs of students in the 21st century and takes into consideration current recent research on teaching and learning for Social Studies.
Implementation began in 2005 and will continue according to the following schedule:
| School Year | Grades |
| 2005-2006 | K, 1, 2, 3 |
| 2006-2007 | 4 and 7 |
| 2007-2008 | 5, 8, 10 |
| 2008-2009 | 6 and 9 (optional) 11 |
| 2009-2010 | 6, 9, 12 |
General information related to the revision of programs of study
Report on Consultations: Alberta Social Studies K–9 Program of Studies Consultation Draft, January 2003 (196 kb)
French Version
Grades 10–12 Social Studies Consultation Report, April 2004 (976 kb)
French Version
 High School Social Studies Needs Assessment Report, September 2002
Executive Summary
Current Programs of Study
Identify what students are expected to know and be able to do at each grade level.
Elementary
Social Studies, Kindergarten to Grade 3, 2005 (1.1 mb)
Social Studies, Grade 4, 2006 (112 kb)
Social Studies, Grade 5, 2007 (196 kb)
Social Studies, Grade 6, 1990 (196 kb)
Junior High
Social Studies, Grade 7, 2006 (108 kb)
Social Studies, Grade 8, 2007 (109 kb)
Social Studies, Grade 9, 1989 (109 kb)
Knowledge and Employability Social Studies, Grade 8, 2007 (80 kb)
IOP Social Studies, Grade 9, 1992 (60 kb)
Senior High
Social Studies 10-1 [Course Code SST1771] and Social Studies 10-2 [Course Code SST1772], 2007 (176 kb)
Social Studies 20–30, Revised 2000 (130 kb)
Social Studies 23–33, Revised 2000 (115 kb)
IOP Social Studies 26, 1992 (62 kb)
Knowledge and Employability Social Studies 10-4, 2007 (718 kb)
Future Programs of Study
Social Studies Grades 6 and 9 Program of Studies, 2007 (914 kb)
[Optional implementation in 2008; provincial implementation in 2009.]
Social Studies 20-1 and 20-2 Program of Studies, 2007 (871 kb)
[Provincial implementation in 2009.]
Social Studies 30-1 and 30-2 Program of Studies, 2007 (1 mb)
[Provincial implementation in 2009.]
Knowledge and Employability Social Studies 9, 2007 (312 kb)
[Use of new program of studies is mandatory in 2008 for Grade 9.]
Knowledge and Employability Social Studies 20-4, 2007 (718 kb)
[Use of new program of studies is mandatory in 2008 for Social Studies 20-4.]
Canadian History Content in the Social Studies Curriculum
Canadian history is an important part of the Social Studies curriculum.
Test your knowledge and get a glimpse of what students learn about Canadian history by taking a fun quiz.
Also, find facts about the social studies curriculum and links to Web sites that support learning about Canada's history.
Learning and Teaching Resources
Authorized Resources Database –
A searchable database of all authorized resources.
Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 Alberta Authorized Resource List and Annotated Bibliography, August 2007 DRAFT (1.6 mb)
Social Studies 10-1 and 10-2 Alberta Authorized Resource List and Annotated Bibliography, August 2007 DRAFT (1 mb)
Social Studies Online Guide to Implementation
Teaching About Local Government: School Boards - a Teacher Resource Guide (675 kb)
Other Resources
Curriculum Handbooks for Parents and Curriculum Summaries – find a summary of what students are expected to learn and be able to do – designed specifically for parents.
Connection: Information for Teachers – find updates on curriculum, resources and a range of other topics.
Published in October, January and May.
Focus on Inquiry, 2004 – find information and supports for implementing inquiry-based learning activities in the classroom.
This guide is designed to assist teachers working on their own or in teams, with or without the support of a teacher-librarian or other library personnel. (1.2 mb)
Related Documents
Alberta Response to the WCP Common Curriculum Framework for Social Studies, K–9, February 2001 Consultation Draft (May 2001) (64 kb)
Foundation Document, February 2000 (90 kb)
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