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Grade 4 · Social Studies · Unit 11 of 17

Manitoba's Heritage

Métis, First Nations and francophone contributions

What your child practises

Practises contributions of First Nations, Métis and francophone Manitobans to the province's culture, place names and history, the effects of European settlement, and why oral tradition matters. It needs partner review.

Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: 4-KI-006A, 4-KI-006F, 4-KI-007A, 4-KI-008F, 4-KI-011, 4-KI-011A, 4-KI-012, 4-KI-012F, 4-KH-034, 4-VH-008, 4-VH-009, 4-VI-003, 4-VI-004 · Indigenous and francophone achievements and contributions, the impact of European settlement, and valuing oral tradition and diversity

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

  1. Question 1

    Which of these is a First Nations language spoken in Manitoba?

    • Greek
    • French only
    • Cree

  2. Question 2

    The Université de Saint-Boniface teaches in…

    • Latin only
    • Greek
    • French

  3. Question 3

    Why can learning Manitoba's history matter in your life?

    • It helps you understand your community and neighbours
    • It is just dates
    • It does not matter

  4. Question 4

    Which language group is Winnipeg's name from (meaning "muddy water")?

    • Latin
    • Cree
    • Greek

  5. Question 5

    The Assiniboine River's name comes from a word in which language?

    • Spanish
    • an Indigenous language
    • Dutch

  6. Question 6

    Which place name in Manitoba comes from an Indigenous language?

    • Brandon
    • Selkirk
    • Winnipeg

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