Ontario Social Studies Curriculum
Ontario sets its own social studies sequence, aligned to The Ontario Curriculum and built for provincial assessments.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Social Studies
Identity, community, heritage, and early geography and history concepts, one course per grade.
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 Grade 1.
Grade 2 Social Studies
Family traditions, basic needs, and community history for Grade 2.
Grade 3 Social Studies
Natural resources, human rights, and settlement history for Grade 3 Social Studies.
Grade 4 Social Studies
Indigenous governance, climate zones, and cultural diffusion in Grade 4 Social Studies.
Grade 5 Social Studies
Canadian governance, Indigenous peoples, and Confederation in Grade 5 Social Studies.
Middle School Social Studies
Physical geography, world history, and Canadian heritage through Grade 8.
Grade 6 Social Studies
Human rights, global regions, and migration in Grade 6 Social Studies.
Grade 7 Social Studies
Indigenous societies, ancient civilizations, and New France in ON Grade 7 Social Studies.
Grade 8 Social Studies
Nation building, industrialization, and Indigenous relations in Grade 8 Social Studies.
High School Social Studies
Civics, history, and the Grade 12 specialized courses: Economics, History, Human Geography, and Political Studies.
Grade 9 Social Studies
Physiographic regions, climate zones, and urbanization in Grade 9 Social Studies.
Grade 10 Social Studies
Quebec Nationalism, the Charter of Rights, and Reconciliation in ON Grade 10 Social Studies.
Grade 11 Social Studies
Historical studies, political systems, and social justice for Grade 11.
Economics 12
Economic theory, markets, and policy for Grade 12 students.
History 12
Canadian and world history topics for Grade 12 students.
Human Geography 12
Human geography, global systems, and spatial thinking for Grade 12.
Political Studies 12
Politics, power, and civic life for Grade 12 social studies.
Aligned with the Ontario Curriculum
Every lesson maps to The Ontario Curriculum expectations by grade so a student finds the exact skill their teacher covered and works through it at their own pace.
- Mapped to Ontario Curriculum expectations, grade by grade
- Review built in for EQAO and Ontario provincial assessments
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
Social Studies Curriculum by Province
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Province Standards
CURRICULUM GUIDE
About the Ontario Social Studies Curriculum
How The Ontario Curriculum Works
The Ontario Curriculum sets expectations by grade, organized into strands that cover heritage, identity, geography, and civic participation from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
How Ontario Differs
Ontario is one of the few provinces that splits Grade 12 social studies into four distinct named courses - Economics, History, Human Geography, and Political Studies - rather than a single integrated course.
How Ontario Social Studies Progresses
Students move from community and local heritage in the early grades through world geography and Canadian history in middle school, into the specialized Grade 12 courses.
How Ontario Assesses Social Studies
Ontario tracks social studies learning through provincial assessments, with EQAO assessments at Grades 3, 6, and 9 and the OSSLT at Grade 10 supporting broader literacy skills.
Common Questions from Ontario Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Ontario social studies?
StudyPug covers Ontario social studies from Kindergarten through Grade 12, including the four specialized Grade 12 courses: 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 course that matches your child's current year or class name as listed on their timetable.
Does StudyPug help with Ontario provincial assessments?
Yes. Practice questions are based on real exams, including the EQAO assessments at Grades 3, 6, and 9, so students can review the skills tested in those years.
Does the course order match what Ontario schools teach?
Yes. Lessons follow The Ontario Curriculum expectations in the same sequence a classroom teacher would use, so students can follow along with their school year.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Ontario Curriculum standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making it a practical fit for home learners.
Reviewed by the StudyPug Curriculum Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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