8th – Social Studies History and Geography

The Grade 8 social studies curriculum in Ontario focuses on history and geography, exploring significant events and changes in Canadian and world history. Students study the industrial revolutions, social and political changes of the 19th and 20th centuries, and the impact of world wars on societies. In geography, they examine global environmental issues, such as climate change, natural resource management, and the challenges of urbanization. The curriculum encourages students to analyze historical events and their impacts on contemporary society, while developing an understanding of current global issues.