Prince Edward Island Social Studies Curriculum
Aligned to the Prince Edward Island Curriculum (PEI) and built for provincial assessments.
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Elementary School Social Studies
Community, place, identity, and early Canadian history, one course per grade.
Kindergarten
Personal characteristics, family structures, and community connections in Kindergarten social studies.
Grade 1
Personal roles, community helpers, and cultural diversity in Grade 1 social studies.
Grade 2
Cultural traditions, community services, and global connections in Grade 2 social studies.
Grade 3
Natural resources, human rights, and settlement history for Grade 3 social studies.
Grade 4
Governance structures, climate zones 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 regions, world cultures, and the bridge into senior social studies.
Grade 6
Global challenges, human rights, and environmental responsibility in Grade 6 social studies.
Grade 7
Indigenous societies, ancient civilizations, and Canadian Confederation for Grade 7.
Grade 8
Nation building, industrialization, and human rights in Grade 8 social studies.
High School Social Studies
Grade 9 through Grade 11 plus Economics 12, History 12, Human Geography 12, and Political Studies 12.
Grade 9
Physiographic regions, demographic patterns, and federation formation in Grade 9 social studies.
Grade 10
Canadian history, civil rights, and global citizenship for Grade 10 social studies.
Grade 11
Indigenous studies, political systems, and social justice for Grade 11.
Economics 12
Microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics for Economics 12.
History 12
Historical inquiry, global conflicts, and human rights in History 12.
Human Geography 12
Geographic inquiry, urban geography, and global challenges for Grade 12.
Political Studies 12
Political inquiry, Canadian government structure, and international relations for Political Studies 12.
Aligned with the Prince Edward Island Curriculum
Content is organized around the Prince Edward Island Curriculum outcomes and typical classroom pacing, so a student can find the exact skill their teacher covered that day.
- Mapped to PEI Curriculum outcomes, grade by grade
- Review for PEI Provincial Assessments, built in
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
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About the Prince Edward Island Social Studies Curriculum
How the PEI Curriculum Works
Prince Edward Island sets its own social studies outcomes through the Prince Edward Island Curriculum, organized by strand and grade from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
How Prince Edward Island Differs
PEI's senior social studies sequence branches into four distinct Grade 12 courses - Economics, History, Human Geography, and Political Studies - a breadth not found in every province.
How Prince Edward Island Social Studies Progresses
The arc moves from community and identity in the early grades through Canadian regions in middle school, into four specialized senior courses at Grade 12.
How Prince Edward Island Assesses Social Studies
PEI uses PEI Provincial Assessments across the K-12 span, with senior students also preparing for outcomes tied to the four Grade 12 specialization courses.
Common Questions from Prince Edward Island Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Prince Edward Island social studies?
StudyPug covers Kindergarten through Grade 12, including Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and the four Grade 12 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 the grade list, select the year your child is in, and the lessons follow the Prince Edward Island Curriculum outcomes in the same order their teacher uses.
Does StudyPug help with PEI Provincial Assessments?
Yes. Practice problems and step-by-step explanations are built around PEI Curriculum outcomes, so preparation is based on real exams from provincial assessments.
Does the course order match what my child's school teaches?
Content follows the sequence set by the Prince Edward Island Curriculum, so topics appear in the same order a student would encounter them in a PEI classroom.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and PEI Curriculum standard and can be worked through at the student's own pace, making them a good fit for homeschool families.
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