Manitoba Social Studies Curriculum
Manitoba sets its own social studies sequence, aligned to the Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes.
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Elementary School Social Studies
Community, identity, land, and citizenship concepts from Kindergarten to Grade 5.
Kindergarten Social Studies
Family structures, cultural traditions, and community connections in kindergarten social studies.
Grade 1 Social Studies
Community helpers, cultural diversity, and map skills for MB Grade 1.
Grade 2 Social Studies
World languages, cultural traditions, and community history for MB Grade 2.
Grade 3 Social Studies
Natural resources, human rights, and settlement history for MB Grade 3 Social Studies.
Grade 4 Social Studies
Indigenous governance, climate zones, and cultural diffusion in MB Grade 4 Social Studies.
Grade 5 Social Studies
Canadian government, Indigenous peoples, and Confederation for Grade 5 Social Studies.
Middle School Social Studies
Canadian and world history, geography, and governance from Grade 6 to Grade 8.
Grade 6 Social Studies
Global challenges, human rights, and cultural traditions in Grade 6 Social Studies.
Grade 7 Social Studies
Indigenous societies, Ancient civilizations, and Confederation in MB Grade 7 Social Studies.
Grade 8 Social Studies
Nation building, industrialization, and Indigenous relations in MB Grade 8 Social Studies.
High School Social Studies
Grade 9-11 social studies plus four Grade 12 electives: Economics, History, Human Geography, and Political Studies.
Grade 9 Social Studies
Physiographic regions, federation formation, and resource industries in MB Grade 9 Social Studies.
Grade 10 Social Studies
Canadian contributions, civil rights, and globalization in MB Grade 10 Social Studies.
Grade 11 Social Studies
Indigenous studies, political systems, and social justice for Grade 11.
Economics 12
Microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics for Grade 12.
History 12
Nations and nationalism, human rights, and global conflicts in Grade 12 History.
Human Geography 12
Population and demographics, urban geography, and political geography for MB Grade 12.
Political Studies 12
Political theory, Canadian governance, and international relations.
Aligned with the Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes
Every lesson follows the Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes and mirrors typical classroom pacing, so a student finds the exact topic their teacher covered that day.
- Mapped to the Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes, grade by grade
- Provincial assessment review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Social Studies Curriculum by Province
Select any of the nine provinces to explore its social studies courses and grade sequence.
Province Standards
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About the Manitoba Social Studies Curriculum
How the Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes Works
Manitoba sets its social studies expectations through the Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes, organizing learning by grade around identity, citizenship, and the world.
How Manitoba Differs
Manitoba offers four distinct Grade 12 electives - Economics, History, Human Geography, and Political Studies - giving students more specialization choices than many other provinces.
How Manitoba Social Studies Progresses
Students move from community and identity concepts in the early grades through Canadian and world topics in middle school, then into specialized senior courses by Grade 12.
How Manitoba Assesses Social Studies
Manitoba uses Provincial Assessments to measure student progress, with the K-12 sequence preparing students for university readiness and the senior elective courses.
Common Questions from Manitoba Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Manitoba social studies?
StudyPug covers Manitoba social studies from Kindergarten through Grade 12, including the four Grade 12 electives: Economics, History, Human Geography, and Political Studies.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Each course is named exactly as it appears in Manitoba schools - such as Grade 7 Social Studies or History 12 - so you can select the one that matches your child's current class.
Does StudyPug help with Manitoba Provincial Assessments?
Yes. Practice problems and lessons are organized around the Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes and based on real exams, so students review the same material assessed provincially.
Does StudyPug follow the same order my child's school uses?
Courses follow the Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes sequence, matching the order and pacing that Manitoba teachers use in the classroom.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making them a practical fit for homeschooling aligned to Manitoba expectations.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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