Grade 7 · Social Studies · Unit 16 of 16
Working Together Fairly
Fair decisions, respectful talk and peaceful solutions
What your child practises
Children practise group skills: setting goals, resolving conflicts peacefully, negotiating, listening to understand, using respectful language and sharing their views.
Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: 7-S-100, 7-S-101, 7-S-102, 7-S-104, 7-S-400, 7-S-401, 7-S-402, 7-S-403, 7-S-404, 7-S-405, 7-VC-003, 7-VI-005 · working with others, resolving conflicts, fair decisions, listening, respectful language, persuasive expression, presenting and respecting others' points of view
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
Including a shy classmate in a group discussion shows…
- unfairness
- boredom
- fairness and respect
- bossiness
Show answer
fairness and respect
Hint: Everyone should have a chance to speak.
Question 2
Which format is best to show a timeline of events?
- a blank page
- a pie chart of colours
- a poem only
- a labelled timeline
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a labelled timeline
Hint: Format should fit the information.
Question 3
A good argument for a school recycling program includes…
- only jokes
- no reasons
- only complaints
- facts about how much waste is produced and saved
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facts about how much waste is produced and saved
Hint: Evidence makes a view persuasive.
Question 4
Making a decision that reflects fairness means…
- ignoring some people
- choosing your friends
- choosing the easiest idea
- considering everyone’s needs and treating people equally
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considering everyone’s needs and treating people equally
Hint: Fairness is about equal treatment.
Question 5
Clarification in a conflict helps because it…
- avoids problems
- adds confusion
- makes it longer
- makes sure each person understands the other’s point
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makes sure each person understands the other’s point
Hint: Misunderstandings often cause conflict.
Question 6
Respecting others’ rights to express their views means…
- laughing at them
- silencing them
- leaving the room
- letting them share, even if you disagree
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letting them share, even if you disagree
Hint: A cornerstone of democracy.