Switzerland Sekundarstufe I (7th Grade) Social Studies Curriculum

The Social Studies curriculum for 7th grade in Switzerland's Sekundarstufe I is governed by Lehrplan 21, which is implemented on a cantonal level. Each canton adapts the Lehrplan 21 framework, resulting in variations in specific content and implementation.

Canton of Zurich:

In Zurich, social studies is part of the broader subject area "Natur, Mensch, Gesellschaft" (NMG). Within NMG, the relevant sub-area for social studies in Zyklus 3 (7th-9th grade) is "Räume, Zeiten, Gesellschaften" (RZG).

The curriculum emphasizes the development of competencies related to understanding spatial relationships, historical contexts, and societal structures. Specific learning objectives and content are detailed in the official Lehrplan 21 documents for the Canton of Zurich, which can be downloaded from the following website: Further information on Lehrplan 21 can be found at