British Columbia Social Studies Curriculum
BC sets its own social studies sequence, organized around Big Ideas, Curricular Competencies, and Content.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Social Studies
Community, place, culture, and early Canadian and world history, one course per grade.
Kindergarten
Family structures, cultural traditions, and community connections in Kindergarten Social Studies.
Grade 1
Community helpers, cultural diversity, and map skills for Grade 1 Social Studies.
Grade 2
Global traditions, basic needs, and cultural expression for BC Grade 2.
Grade 3
Natural resources, human rights, and settlement history for BC Grade 3.
Grade 4
Indigenous governance, climate zones, and cultural diffusion in BC Grade 4 Social Studies.
Grade 5
Indigenous governance, Confederation, and Canadian Charter for Grade 5 Social Studies.
Middle School Social Studies
Ancient societies, medieval world, and the bridge into modern history and geography.
High School Social Studies
Grade 9 to 11 core courses plus four Grade 12 electives: Economics, History, Human Geography, and Political Studies.
Grade 9
Physiographic regions, federation formation, and resource industries in BC Grade 9 Social Studies.
Grade 10
Quebec Nationalism, Indigenous Rights, and the Charter of Rights in BC Grade 10 Social Studies.
Grade 11
Indigenous studies, political systems, and social justice for BC Grade 11.
Economics 12
Microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics for BC Grade 12.
History 12
Nations and nationalism, human rights, and global conflicts in BC Grade 12 Social Studies.
Human Geography 12
Population and demographics, cultural geography, and urban geography.
Political Studies 12
Political theory, Canadian political structure, and comparative politics.
Aligned with the British Columbia BC Curriculum
Each course follows the BC Curriculum's Big Ideas, Curricular Competencies, and Content so students find the exact concept their teacher covered and work through it at their own pace.
- Mapped to BC Curriculum Big Ideas and Content, grade by grade
- Foundation Skills Assessment and Graduation Assessment review built in
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
Social Studies Curriculum by Province
Select any of the nine provinces to see the social studies courses available there.
Province Standards
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About the British Columbia Social Studies Curriculum
How the BC Curriculum Works
The BC Curriculum organizes social studies around Big Ideas, Curricular Competencies, and Content, giving teachers flexibility while keeping clear learning standards at every grade.
How British Columbia Differs
BC offers four distinct Grade 12 electives - Economics, History, Human Geography, and Political Studies - giving students more specialization options than most other provinces.
How British Columbia Social Studies Progresses
Students move from local community and place in early grades through ancient and medieval societies in middle school, into modern history and specialized senior electives.
How British Columbia Assesses Social Studies
BC uses the Foundation Skills Assessment in Grades 4 and 7, with Graduation Assessments at the senior level to support post-secondary readiness.
Common Questions from British Columbia Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for British Columbia social studies?
StudyPug covers British Columbia social studies from Kindergarten through Grade 12, including all four Grade 12 electives: Economics, History, Human Geography, and Political Studies.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade band - elementary, middle school, or high school - then select the grade or course name that matches what your child's teacher is covering this term.
Does StudyPug help with the Foundation Skills Assessment?
Yes. Content is organized around BC Curriculum standards and practice is based on real exams, including the Foundation Skills Assessment given in Grades 4 and 7.
Does StudyPug follow the same order as my child's school?
Courses follow the BC Curriculum sequence so the topic order matches typical classroom pacing, making it straightforward to find exactly what was taught that day.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and BC Curriculum standard and can be worked through at the student's own pace, making StudyPug a practical resource for homeschooling families.
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