Grade 5 Social Studies SyllabusUnit 1: Indigenous Peoples- Introduction to Indigenous Peoples
- Indigenous cultures and traditions
- Indigenous communities in Canada
- Contributions of Indigenous Peoples to Canada
Unit 2: Haudenosaunee Confederacy- History and origins of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy
- Government and organization of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy
- Cultural practices and beliefs of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy
- Influence of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy on Canadian society
Unit 3: Early European Explorers- Exploration and colonization in Canada
- Motives and goals of early European explorers
- Contributions and impact of early European explorers in Canada
Unit 4: First Contact & Its Impact- Interactions between Indigenous Peoples and European explorers
- Impact of first contact on Indigenous communities
- Cultural exchange and conflict between Indigenous Peoples and Europeans
Unit 5: New France- Establishment and development of New France
- French colonization in Canada
- Role of the French in shaping Canadian society and culture
Unit 6: Jesuit Missionaries- Role and influence of Jesuit missionaries in New France
- Conversion and religious practices of Indigenous Peoples
- Relationship between Jesuit missionaries and Indigenous communities
Unit 7: Filles du roi- Role and impact of the Filles du roi in New France
- Migration and settlement of French women in Canada
- Contributions of the Filles du roi to Canadian society
Unit 8: People in the Fur Trade- Fur trade in Canada
- Roles and lifestyles of fur traders
- Impact of the fur trade on Indigenous communities and Canadian development
Unit 9: Treaties and Land Claims- Treaty-making process in Canada
- Historical treaties and their impact on Indigenous Peoples
- Land claims and the rights of Indigenous communities
Unit 10: Aboriginal Self-Government- Indigenous self-governance in Canada
- Rights and responsibilities of Indigenous communities
- Challenges and progress in achieving Aboriginal self-government
Unit 11: Traditional Ecological Knowledge- Indigenous perspectives on the environment
- Traditional ecological knowledge and its importance
- Incorporating traditional ecological knowledge into resource management
Unit 12: Canadian Citizen: Rights and Responsibilities- Rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens
- Role of citizens in a democratic society
- Canadian citizenship and identity
Unit 13: Government in Canada- Structure and functions of the Canadian government
- Levels of government in Canada (federal, provincial, municipal)
- Role of government in society
Unit 14: Health Care- Canadian health care system
- Access to health care services
- Role of individuals and government in promoting health
Unit 15: Water Management- Importance of water resources in Canada
- Water management and conservation practices
- Impact of human activities on water quality and availability
Unit 16: Recycling and Waste Management- Importance of recycling and waste management
- Recycling practices and techniques
- Environmental impact of waste disposal
Unit 17: Transportation- Modes of transportation in Canada
- Transportation infrastructure and systems
- Impact of transportation on the environment and economy
Unit 18: Homelessness- Causes and consequences of homelessness
- Homelessness in Canada
- Efforts to address and prevent homelessness
Unit 19: Taxation and Spending- Importance of taxation in funding government services
- Types of taxes in Canada
- Government spending and budgeting
Unit 20: Public Opinion- Definition and importance of public opinion
- Influences on public opinion
- Role of public opinion in shaping government policies
Unit 21: Public Activism- Forms of public activism
- Impact of public activism on social and political change
- Rights and responsibilities of activists in a democratic society
This course is helpful for the following exams: Grade 5