Grade 3 · Social Studies · Unit 2 of 6
Groups, Leaders & Getting Along
Leaders, fair decisions, solving conflicts and standing up to bullying.
What your child practises
Practises formal and informal leadership, fair group decisions, peaceful ways of solving conflicts and what to do about bullying, including respect for the teachings of Elders and community members.
Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: 3-KP-032, 3-KP-033, 3-KP-034, 3-VC-002, 3-VP-011A, 3-S-101 · leadership in groups, resolving conflict and dealing with bullying
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
A group needs to choose a game. A fair way to decide is to…
- pick the same thing every day
- take a vote
- let the loudest kid pick
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take a vote
Hint: A vote gives everyone a say.
Question 2
A leader who is chosen as the class helper for the week is…
- not allowed to lead
- a formal leader
- a stranger
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a formal leader
Hint: A formal leader has a job or title everyone knows about.
Question 3
When someone shares a different idea in a conflict you should…
- listen to their side
- stop listening
- tell them they are wrong at once
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listen to their side
Hint: Listening is part of solving a conflict peacefully.
Question 4
Who can help if you are being bullied?
- A teacher or parent
- Nobody can help
- Only the bully
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A teacher or parent
Hint: Trusted adults can help.
Question 5
A prime minister is the leader of…
- a sports team
- one school
- the government of Canada
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the government of Canada
Hint: The prime minister leads Canada's government.
Question 6
A group votes 8 to 5. Which choice wins?
- The choice with 8 votes
- Neither
- The choice with 5 votes
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The choice with 8 votes
Hint: More votes win in a vote.