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This document replaces The Ontario Curriculum: Social Studies, Grades 1 to 6; History and Geography, Grades 7 and 8, 2013. All social studies, history, and geography programs for Grades 1 to 8 are based on the expectations outlined in this document.

This edition of the curriculum includes a revision of the social studies and history curriculum, developed in collaboration with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit educators, community members, and organizations. The revision was undertaken in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s calls to action numbers 62 and 63.

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Social Studies, History and Geography (2018)

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This curriculum is available in PDF only

Consult the Program Planning and Assessment and Evaluation sections on this website for the most up-to-date information applicable to all subjects and disciplines of the Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1 to 12. 

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Social Studies
Grade 1Social Studies
Here you will find the expectations and learning for the areas of study for Grade 1 Social Studies.
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Social Studies
Grade 2Social Studies
Here you will find the expectations and learning for the areas of study for Grade 2 Social Studies.
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Social Studies
Grade 3Social Studies
Here you will find the expectations and learning for the areas of study for Grade 3 Social Studies.
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Social Studies
Grade 4Social Studies
Here you will find the expectations and learning for the areas of study for Grade 4 Social Studies.
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Social Studies
Grade 5Social Studies
Here you will find the expectations and learning for the areas of study for Grade 4 Social Studies.
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Grade 6Social Studies
Here you will find the expectations and learning for the areas of study for Grade 6 Social Studies.
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History
HIST
Grade 7History
Here you will find the expectations and learning for the areas of study for Grade 7 History.
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History
HIST
Grade 8History
Here you will find the expectations and learning for the areas of study for Grade 8 History.
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Geography
GEO
Grade 7Geography
Here you will find the expectations and learning for the areas of study for Grade 7 Geography.
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Geography
GEO
Grade 8Geography
Here you will find the expectations and learning for the areas of study for Grade 8 Geography.
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