Social Studies

Elderwood School’s Social Studies Department helps students understand the people, events, ideas, and institutions that shape our world. Our experienced tutors support students across subjects such as history, geography, economics, law, politics, psychology, and sociology. Lessons are designed to strengthen critical thinking, source analysis, essay writing, and evidence-based argumentation.

Elementary School Social Studies

Elderwood School’s elementary social studies program helps young learners understand their communities, cultures, history, geography, and the wider world. Our tutors make each lesson engaging and age-appropriate while strengthening reading, writing, research, and critical-thinking skills. Through personalized instruction, students build a strong foundation for future social studies courses and become more thoughtful, informed learners.

Canadian High School Courses

Grade 9

  • Canadian Geography
  • Introduction to Social Studies
  • Indigenous Studies

Grade 10

  • Canadian History
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • Indigenous Studies

Grade 11

  • Canadian History
  • World History
  • Economics
  • Law
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Indigenous Studies

Grade 12

  • Canadian and International Politics
  • Canadian and International Law
  • Economics
  • World History
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Philosophy
  • Equity and Social Justice

U.S. High School Courses

U.S. Courses

Grade 9

  • World Geography
  • World History
  • Introduction to Social Studies

Grade 10

  • World History
  • United States History
  • Civics

Grade 11

  • United States History
  • Economics
  • Government
  • Sociology
  • Psychology

Grade 12

  • United States Government
  • Economics
  • World History
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Philosophy
  • Contemporary World Issues