First Contact addresses many of the intended learning outcomes common to most provincial history or social studies curricula. The design of the site includes components that complement and enhance provincial prescribed learning outcomes in the areas of knowledge, understanding and critical thinking.

Dealing as it does with first contact between First Nations and early explorers and settlers, First Contact content of primary sources, maps, artifacts, biographical sketches and narratives presents the user with an introduction to many aspects of early Canada.  These include in the areas of society and culture, economy, technology, politics and law, and the environment; the content areas for the development of learning outcomes for curricula.

An example of the appropriateness of First Contact’s content to social studies curricula is illustrated by the following selections from some prescribed learning outcomes for British Columbia social studies courses.