Grade 7 Curriculum Overview
A comprehensive look at what your child will learn in Grade 7 at Maple Stars — aligned with the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Grade 7 Curriculum Overview
English
Students focus on:
- Critical reading and analysis
- Formal writing and research
- Argumentative writing
- Media literacy
- Public speaking
Students begin preparing for secondary-level literacy expectations.
Mathematics
Students learn:
- Operations with integers
- Fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Proportional reasoning
- Algebraic expressions
- Geometry and measurement
- Data analysis
- Financial decision-making
Students increasingly apply mathematics to real-world contexts and problem-solving situations.
Science and Technology
Students study:
- Interactions in ecosystems
- Heat in the environment
- Pure substances and mixtures
- Form and function of structures
Students conduct investigations and evaluate environmental impacts.
History
Humanities replaces Social Studies beginning in Grade 7. In History, students study:
- Canada from approximately 1713–1850
- Indigenous peoples and colonial relationships
- Confederation foundations
- Political, economic, and social developments
Students begin using historical inquiry skills and evaluating historical evidence.
Geography
Humanities replaces Social Studies beginning in Grade 7. In Geography, students study:
- Physical patterns in Canada's environment
- Natural resources
- Human-environment interactions
- Geographic inquiry and mapping skills
Health and Physical Education
Students learn about:
- Healthy relationships
- Consent
- Mental health
- Bullying prevention
- Substance use
- Personal safety
Students focus on healthy relationships, consent, and online safety.
The Arts
Students continue developing:
- Visual Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
Students refine technical and creative skills while analyzing artistic works from multiple cultures and periods.
Core French
Students continue developing:
- Everyday conversation skills
- Reading authentic texts
- Written communication
- Cultural understanding
Core French is basic level and mandatory from Grade 4 onward.
Have Questions About Grade 7?
Our admissions team is happy to walk you through the curriculum and answer any questions about enrolment.