Grade 3 · Social Studies · Unit 7 of 12
Who I Am & Where I Belong
Culture, language, place and the communities that shape who we are.
What your child practises
Practises factors that shape identity (culture, language, place, groups and communities, arts and media), describing a First Nations, Métis, Inuit or francophone community in general terms, and showing interest in the ways of life of other communities.
Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: 3-KI-007, 3-KI-007A, 3-KI-007F, 3-VI-004 · factors that shape identity, personal community connections and interest in other cultures
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
Your identity is…
- your desk number
- who you are and what makes you, you
- the weather
who you are and what makes you, you
Hint: Identity is shaped by many things.
Question 2
A First Nations, Métis or Inuit person might say their community is important to them because of…
- family, language and traditions
- advertisements
- a random number
family, language and traditions
Hint: Communities are living and present today.
Question 3
Music, art, books and shows are examples of…
- sports
- only homework
- arts and media
arts and media
Hint: Arts and media can shape identity.
Question 4
In Manitoba, a francophone community is one where…
- only English is allowed
- people share the French language and culture
- nobody speaks
people share the French language and culture
Hint: St. Boniface is a well-known French community in Winnipeg.
Question 5
Which can influence your identity?
- The language you speak
- The colour of your pencil
- The weather today
The language you speak
Hint: Language is part of culture.
Question 6
Identity can change as you…
- never
- grow and learn
- close a book
grow and learn
Hint: People grow and change.