Grade 7 History & Geography

Investigate the economic, religious, and political motivations driving French exploration in North America.

Examine the establishment of Port-Royal and Quebec, focusing on Samuel de Champlain's role and early challenges.

Examine the unique land distribution system and the social hierarchy of seigneurs and habitants in the St. Lawrence Valley.

Analyze the economic and social impacts of the fur trade on First Nations communities and French settlers.

Examine the strategic military and political alliances between the French and nations like the Wendat (Huron) and Anishinaabe, and their role in inter-tribal conflicts.

Explore the pervasive influence of the Catholic Church on the social, cultural, and political life of New France.

Focus on the specific contributions of the Jesuits in missionary work and education, and the Ursuline Nuns in educating French and Indigenous girls and women in New France.

Study the state-sponsored immigration of women to balance the colony's demographics and ensure permanent settlement.

Analyze the global and North American causes of the Seven Years' War, including imperial rivalries and territorial disputes.

Assess the British attempt to manage the new territory and the recognition of Indigenous land rights.

Evaluate the British decision to allow French civil law and the Catholic religion to persist in Quebec.

Examine how the American Revolution influenced British North America, leading to the Loyalist migration.

Study the unique experiences of Black Loyalists, their contributions, and the early struggles for freedom in British North America.

Investigate the main causes of the War of 1812, including impressment, trade disputes, and American expansionism.

Examine the critical role of Tecumseh and the First Nations confederacy in the War of 1812 and their fight for sovereignty.

Assess the short-term and long-term outcomes of the War of 1812 for British North America, the United States, and Indigenous peoples.

Examine the political grievances and social tensions that led to armed uprisings in Upper and Lower Canada.

Assess the immediate and long-term consequences of the rebellions, including British reactions and calls for reform.

Understand how the equal number of seats for Canada East and West led to a government that could not make decisions.

Examine the formation of the Great Coalition and the roles of key figures like John A. Macdonald, George-Étienne Cartier, and George Brown.

Explore the end of Reciprocity with the US and the need for new markets and an intercolonial railway.

Examine the threat of American expansionism (Manifest Destiny) and the Fenian Raids as catalysts for union.

Trace the initial negotiations at Charlottetown, originally intended for Maritime Union, and its expansion to include the Province of Canada.

Examine the detailed discussions and the creation of the 72 Resolutions, outlining the structure of the proposed new nation.

Study the final negotiations in London, leading to the drafting of the British North America Act.

Examine why leaders like Joseph Howe in Nova Scotia and many in Prince Edward Island opposed the union.

Explore the concerns of French Canadian nationalists, such as Antoine-Aimé Dorion, regarding the protection of language and culture within a new federal system.

Explore how plate tectonics create mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes, shaping Canada's landscape.

Investigate the specific locations and impacts of earthquakes and volcanoes in Canada, particularly in British Columbia.

Investigate how physical and chemical weathering break down the earth's crust.

Examine how water, wind, and ice transport and deposit weathered material, shaping landforms.

Analyze the factors (Latitude, Ocean Currents, Winds, Elevation, Relief, Near Water) that determine the climate of different regions across Canada.

Identify and describe the major climate regions of Canada and their characteristic weather patterns.

Study the relationship between climate, soil, and the types of plants that grow in specific biomes across Canada.

Examine how human activities, such as agriculture, urbanization, and forestry, have altered Canada's natural vegetation.

Identify and describe the characteristics of Canada's major landform regions (e.g., Canadian Shield, Western Cordillera, Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands).

Differentiate between renewable, non-renewable, and flow resources in the Canadian context.

Examine the economic benefits of mineral and metal extraction for Canada and its northern communities.

Investigate the environmental risks (e.g., habitat destruction, water pollution) and social impacts (e.g., Indigenous consultation) of mining.

Study different harvesting methods in forestry, including clear-cutting and selective cutting, and their ecological implications.

Examine the principles and practices of sustainable forest management to ensure forest health for future generations.

Compare hydro-electricity and fossil fuels as primary energy sources for Canada, considering their advantages and disadvantages.

Explore Canada's transition toward a 'green' energy grid, including solar, wind, and geothermal energy.

Analyze Canada's vast freshwater supply, its distribution, and its importance as a global resource.

Examine challenges in water management, including pollution, overuse, and conservation strategies in Canada.

Investigate how physical geography, such as climate, landforms, and water availability, influences where people choose to settle.

Examine how human factors, including transportation, economic opportunities, and political decisions, shape settlement patterns.

Learn to calculate and interpret population density and analyze distribution maps to understand global patterns.

Examine how space is used in a city, including residential, commercial, industrial, and green spaces, and the factors influencing these patterns.

Explore innovations in urban design that reduce environmental impact and improve quality of life, such as mixed-use development and green infrastructure.

Analyze how humans modify their environment to suit their needs (e.g., draining wetlands, building dams) and the consequences of these changes.

Investigate different types of rural settlement patterns (e.g., dispersed, concentrated, linear) and the factors influencing them.

Explore the global trend of urbanization, the growth of megacities, and their associated challenges and opportunities.

Examine issues such as informal settlements, pollution, and traffic congestion in rapidly growing urban areas, particularly in developing countries.

Introduce and compare indicators like GDP per capita, literacy rates, and the Human Development Index (HDI) to measure quality of life globally.

Examine the historical and contemporary causes of economic inequality between and within nations, including the legacy of colonialism.

Explore potential solutions and strategies to reduce global economic inequality, focusing on sustainable development.

Study different types of international aid (emergency, long-term development) and their effectiveness.

Examine the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and the United Nations in global development and humanitarian efforts.

Investigate how consumer choices in Canada affect workers and environments in other parts of the world, focusing on Fair Trade principles.

Analyze the global impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather, and resource scarcity.