Geography, sustainability, urbanization and Canadian history for Grades 6–8.
The Junior High Social Studies program at Wise Owl delves into a comprehensive exploration of global and environmental issues, focusing on physical patterns, human-environment interactions, and the sustainability of natural resources. Students engage in activities such as map analysis, resource mapping, and various sustainability projects.
The curriculum also covers global settlement patterns, urbanization, economic development, and quality of life, with students participating in case studies and debates to understand global inequalities and sustainability. This program enhances understanding of both the physical and human factors shaping our world.
Students examine how human activities impact natural environments and explore sustainable practices. They learn about physical patterns such as landforms and climate zones, and how these influence living conditions and resource management.
Students analyze the dynamics of urban growth and rural development, patterns of human settlement and the principles of sustainable development, including urban planning, population distribution and the socioeconomic impacts of urbanization.
This unit explores the impact of European settlement on Indigenous peoples, the effects of epidemics on communities, and how these events influenced Canada's social, political, and economic development.
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