Grade 1 · Social Studies · Unit 9 of 9
Canada's Symbols
The flag, the maple leaf, the beaver and more!
What your child practises
Symbols such as the national flag, the maple leaf, the beaver and the anthem O Canada stand for our country. Children also meet a few symbols of Alberta.
Alberta Curriculum learning outcome: Canada’s official symbols · Canada’s flag, maple leaf, beaver and anthem, and a few symbols of Alberta
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
What colours are Canada's flag?
🇨🇦- blue and yellow
- green and orange
- red and white
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red and white
Hint: The flag is red on the sides with a white middle.
Question 2
Where might you see Canada's flag?
🏫- only in a swimming pool
- inside a fridge
- outside a school or government building
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outside a school or government building
Hint: Flags are flown in many places.
Question 3
What is the wild rose to Alberta?
🌹- its flag
- its anthem
- its provincial flower
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its provincial flower
Hint: The wild rose is a symbol of Alberta.
Question 4
How many colours are on Canada's flag?
🇨🇦- 1
- 2
- 5
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2
Hint: The flag is red and white.
Question 5
When we stand for O Canada, we are showing…
- we are sleepy
- respect
- we are lost
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respect
Hint: Standing and listening shows respect for a symbol.
Question 6
Which leaf is on Canada's flag?
- 🌴palm leaf
- 🍁maple leaf
- 🍂oak leaf
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🍁 maple leaf
Hint: The red maple leaf is a symbol of Canada.