Grade 4 - BC Social Studies - Full Year Bundle - Updated in 2026

Updated in 2026 - Grade 4 – First Peoples and European Contact Unit – British Columbia (BC) Social Studies Curriculum. This resource covers all the outcomes in the Grade 4, British Columbia (BC) Social Studies Curriculum – First Peoples and European Contact unit.

There are 298 activity sheets that cover the outcomes in the social studies curriculum. This comprehensive unit contains readings, hands-on activities, true/false, diagrams, exit cards, reflections, word searches and more. We’ve presented the material in a variety of text forms, including reports, news articles, blog posts, and stories. There is also a unit test and answer pages for all activities!

This best-selling resource has been updated in 2026 to include even more engaging worksheets and hands-on activities.

Some of the concepts that are covered:

• Indigenous Groups Before 1713
• European Exploration and Early Voyages
• European Explorers: Cartier, Champlain, Cabot, Hudson
• New France and the Fur Trade
• Alliances, Rivalries, and Interactions with First Nations
• Acadians and Acadian Culture
• Life in New France: Homes, Jobs, Daily Life, and Social Classes
• Government, Seigneurial System, and Intendants
• Religion and the Roman Catholic Church
• Economy: Fur Trade, Fishing, and Trade Networks
• Transportation: Canoes, Waterways, and Port-Royal
• Military Life and Conflicts in New France
• British and French Rivalries in North America
• Seven Years’ War and the Battle of the Plains of Abraham
• Treaty of Paris and the Fall of New France
• Loyalists and Settlement in Canada
• Immigration and Population Growth
• Provinces, Territories, and Regional Geography of Canada
• Physical Regions and Landforms of Canada
• Natural Resources and Economic Activity
• Atlantic, Central, Prairie, Cordillera, and Northern Regions
• Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Lowlands and Interior Plains
• Arctic Lowlands and Canadian Shield
• Climate, Weather, and Seasonal Changes
• Provinces, Capitals, and Major Communities
• Maps, Mapping Skills, and Geographic Regions
• Canada’s Economy and Trading Partners
• Communities Across Canada and Their Characteristics
• Unit Test
• Answer Pages For All Activities

This is a comprehensive unit that will save you hours of planning! Check out the preview to learn more about how it can benefit you and your students.

GOOGLE SLIDES AND PDF VERSIONS BOTH INCLUDED!