Grade 1 · Social Studies · Unit 12 of 13
Our World Together
People everywhere have the same needs, and we can help each other.
What your child practises
Practises noticing that people all over the world share needs and feelings, connections children may have to people elsewhere, and being willing to help.
Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: 1-KG-020, 1-KG-021, 1-VG-010 · shared needs and relationships around the world, personal connections and willingness to help
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
Do families in other places love and care for each other?
- Only on holidays
- Yes, like families here
- No, never
Show answer
Yes, like families here
Hint: People all over the world have similar relationships.
Question 2
Which do all children in the world need?
- a trampoline
- a phone
- a safe home
Show answer
a safe home
Hint: Every child needs safety.
Question 3
Do children in all countries need food and water?
- No
- Yes
- Only in Canada
Show answer
Yes
Hint: People everywhere have similar needs.
Question 4
A pen pal in another country is a…
- lost shoe
- kind of cloud
- connection to a place far away
Show answer
connection to a place far away
Hint: Letters can link you to people elsewhere.
Question 5
Your friend's family comes from far away. You can…
- ignore them
- tease them
- ask about where they are from
Show answer
ask about where they are from
Hint: Learn about others.
Question 6
Which sentence is true?
- Only people in Canada need food.
- Needs are different everywhere.
- People everywhere have similar needs.
Show answer
People everywhere have similar needs.
Hint: All people need basic things.