Learning Commons Resources
Seventh-grade social studies offers an incredible opportunity to dive into the ancient past and become immersed in the world of some of the earth’s earliest civilizations! Students will become explorers of history as they examine unique cultural elements and develop extensive knowledge of the components that make up a civilization. Opportunities for student-directed projects, inquiry-based learning, research, technology use, and exploration of a variety of media is integrated throughout each kit.
Topics explored in our seventh-grade social studies kits include the Inca, Aztec, and Maya, the Origin of Humans and Early Humans, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and Ancient Egypt. Each kit also integrates concepts in literacy, art, technology, and design thinking!
We have a wide variety of books, curriculum and DVDs that cover this topic.
Curriculum Examples
- Unit studies
- Creation and Evolution
- Ancient civilizations
- Story of the World
- Mystery of History
- Diana Waring – Romans, Reformers, Revolutionaries
Search Term
Use the following keywords to search for resources:
- Core competencies
- Social responsibility
- Creationism
- Evolution
- Natural selection
- Ancient civilizations
- Rome
- Greece
- Early Humans
To enter the Search Portal, click on the banner located at the top of this page.
Subscriptions
Click on this link to BC Digital Classroom and scroll down to choose the Canoe Kids icon.
Fill in the username/password from the Subscriptions page in the Search Portal.
In the 4 Canoes magazines and eBooks, you will find articles featuring various indigenous communities, which were vetted by the communities about which they were written. This is considered a very accurate resource for indigenous integration. Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to BrainPOP to find the Social Studies videos available.
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Go to BrainPOP Educators (no username/password required) which has the option to choose BC curriculum standards.
In BrainPOP you will find short animated movies, to creatively engage students in learning. (Gr. K-12) Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to Discovery Education Streaming (Canada) and search for social studies topics. There will be topics such as: Civics, Canadian Studies, United States History, Geography, Ancient Civilizations and World History.
Discovery Education Streaming Plus offers students award-winning digital or multimedia content. (K-12 content) Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to Explora Primary.
EBSCOhost’s Explora is a site to encourage student research with extensive, reliable content and ease of use. (K-12 content) Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to EverFi to find the courses: FutureSmart (becoming stewards of your financial future Gr. 6-8) Demo video; Ignition (using technology safely – Gr. 6-9) Demo video; Venture – Entrepreneurial Expedition (Gr. 7-10) Demo video; and Healthier Me: Wellness Fundamentals for Middle School (Gr. 7-9) Demo video, and Character Playbook (developing social and emotional skills – Gr. 7-9).
EverFI produces digital courses, such as: financial literacy, STEM, diversity and inclusion, student loan management, digital citizenship, civic awareness, entrepreneurial thinking, alcohol and substance abuse, and sexual assault prevention. (Gr. 4-12) Look for a full description (and a list of all courses available) under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to KnowBC and search by going to an encyclopedia or book and searching it.
KnowBC is the leading general reference site for British Columbia, and has the Encyclopedia of British Columbia and other reference works. (Gr. K-12) Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to Learn360 and then search for Social Studies topics, such as Geography, Government, Social Studies or World Cultures.
Learn360 is a media-on-demand service or digital video library for Gr. K-12, with digital, audio and other support materials. Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to “What in the World?” (Level 1 – Gr. 5-7) at LesPlan – Subscribers for current affairs.
What in the World? is a current events newsmagazine for students in grades 5-7 (Level 1) and 8-10 (level 2). Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to World Book, which offers very good Social Studies sites on their home page: World Book Timelines (Gr. 5 to 12) and World Book Student (Gr. 5-8).
World Book is our online encyclopedia with research sites for all ages from K to 12. Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.