Nova Scotia Social Studies Curriculum
Aligned to the Nova Scotia 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
Family structures, cultural traditions, and community connections in Kindergarten.
Grade 1
Personal roles, community helpers, and cultural diversity in Grade 1 social studies.
Grade 2
World cultures, community traditions, and basic needs in Grade 2 social studies.
Grade 3
Natural resources, human rights, and settlement history in 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
Canadian history, world regions, and civics across Grades 6 to 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 human rights in Grade 8 social studies.
High School Social Studies
Grade 9-11 social studies plus Economics 12, History 12, Geography 12, and Political Studies 12.
Grade 9
Physiographic regions, climate change, and federation formation in Grade 9 social studies.
Grade 10
Canadian history, rights and democracy, and globalization for Grade 10.
Grade 11
Historical, Indigenous, and political studies for Grade 11 social studies.
Economics 12
Economic inquiry, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics for Economics 12.
History 12
Global conflicts, human rights, and Canadian history in Grade 12.
Human Geography 12
Population and demographics, urban geography, and political geography for Human Geography 12.
Political Studies 12
Political inquiry, comparative politics, and international relations for Grade 12.
Aligned with the Nova Scotia Curriculum
Each course follows the Nova Scotia Curriculum sequence so students find the exact topic their teacher covered and work through it with guided practice.
- Mapped to the Nova Scotia Curriculum, grade by grade
- Nova Scotia Assessments review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
Social Studies Curriculum by Province
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Province Standards
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About the Nova Scotia Social Studies Curriculum
How the Nova Scotia Curriculum Works
Nova Scotia sets its own social studies outcomes through the Nova Scotia Curriculum, organizing learning around citizenship, identity, and inquiry from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
How Nova Scotia Differs
Nova Scotia's high school sequence splits into four distinct Grade 12 electives - Economics, History, Human Geography, and Political Studies - giving students more specialized choice than most provinces offer.
How Nova Scotia Social Studies Progresses
Students move from local community and place in the early grades through Canadian and world history in middle school, then into specialized senior electives by Grade 12.
How Nova Scotia Assesses Social Studies
Nova Scotia Assessments gauge student progress at key stages, while the Grade 12 elective courses prepare students for post-secondary program requirements.
Common Questions from Nova Scotia Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Nova Scotia social studies?
StudyPug covers Nova Scotia social studies from Kindergarten through Grade 12, including all three middle school grades and the four Grade 12 elective courses.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade or course name - each StudyPug course is labeled to match the Nova Scotia Curriculum, so the right one is easy to spot.
Does StudyPug help with Nova Scotia Assessments?
Yes. Practice problems and worked examples are built around the outcomes tested in Nova Scotia Assessments, based on real exams, so students review the right content.
Does the course order match what Nova Scotia schools teach?
Yes. Each course follows the Nova Scotia Curriculum sequence, so topics appear in the same order a student would see them in class throughout the year.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Nova Scotia Curriculum standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making it a reliable fit for home learning.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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