Newfoundland and Labrador Social Studies Curriculum
Aligned to the Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum and built for provincial assessments.
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Elementary School Social Studies
Community, place, culture, and citizenship from Kindergarten through Grade 5.
Kindergarten
Personal characteristics, family structures, and community connections in Kindergarten.
Grade 1
Personal and community roles, cultural diversity, and local geography for Grade 1.
Grade 2
World cultures, community services, and Indigenous heritage in Grade 2 social studies.
Grade 3
Natural resources, human rights, and map reading for Grade 3 social studies.
Grade 4
Governance structures, climate and landforms, and cultural diffusion in Grade 4 social studies.
Grade 5
Levels of government, Indigenous peoples, and Canadian Confederation in Grade 5 social studies.
Middle School Social Studies
Regional, Canadian, and world studies across Grades 6, 7, and 8.
Grade 6
Global challenges, human rights, and environmental responsibility in Grade 6 social studies.
Grade 7
Indigenous societies, ancient civilizations, and Canadian Confederation in Grade 7.
Grade 8
Nation building, industrialization, and globalization in Grade 8 social studies.
High School Social Studies
Grade 9-11 social studies plus Economics 12, History 12, Human Geography 12, and Political Studies 12.
Grade 9
Physiographic regions, climate change, and federation formation in Grade 9 SST.
Grade 10
Canadian history, civil rights, and globalization in Grade 10 social studies.
Grade 11
Historical, Indigenous, and political studies for Grade 11 social studies.
Economics 12
Economic inquiry, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international trade for Economics 12.
History 12
Global conflicts, human rights, and international relations in History 12.
Human Geography 12
Geographic inquiry, population dynamics, and cultural and economic geography for Grade 12.
Political Studies 12
Political inquiry, comparative politics, and international relations for Grade 12.
Aligned with the Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum
Every lesson is organized around the Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum and follows classroom pacing, so a student can find the exact topic covered that day and work through it at their own pace.
- Mapped to Newfoundland and Labrador provincial standards, grade by grade
- Review built in for Provincial Assessments
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
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About the Newfoundland and Labrador Social Studies Curriculum
How the Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum Works
The province sets its own social studies standards through the Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum, organizing outcomes by grade from Kindergarten through the senior courses in Grade 12.
How Newfoundland and Labrador Differs
Newfoundland and Labrador's senior social studies stream splits into four distinct Grade 12 courses - Economics, History, Human Geography, and Political Studies - giving students a broader choice than most provinces offer.
How Newfoundland and Labrador Social Studies Progresses
The sequence moves from community and place in the early grades through Canadian and world studies in middle school, then into four specialized Grade 12 courses for the senior years.
How Newfoundland and Labrador Assesses Social Studies
Students are measured through Provincial Assessments tied to the Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum, with senior course outcomes supporting readiness for university study.
Common Questions from Newfoundland and Labrador Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Newfoundland and Labrador social studies?
StudyPug covers Kindergarten through Grade 12, including the four senior courses: Economics 12, History 12, Human Geography 12, and Political Studies 12.
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 is studying in school.
Does StudyPug help with Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Assessments?
Yes. Practice problems and lessons are built around the Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum outcomes, following the same structure used in Provincial Assessments, based on real exams.
Does the order of topics match what my child's school teaches?
Lessons follow the Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum sequence, so topics appear in the same order a student would meet them in a typical provincial classroom.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and provincial standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making them a practical fit for homeschooling families in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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