Kindergarten · Social Studies · Unit 12 of 14
Maps, Places & the World
Maps, globes, landmarks and life in different places.
What your child practises
Practises maps, globes and models as pictures of real places, describing where home is using landmarks, how the natural environment (weather, seasons, land) shapes what we wear and do, and that people around the world meet their needs in different ways.
Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: 0-KL-013, 0-KL-014, 0-KL-016, 0-KG-021, 0-VG-005 · maps and globes, where we live, how the environment affects daily life and life in other parts of the world
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
It is cold where some people live, so they wear…
- sandals only
- swimsuits
- warm coats
Show answer
warm coats
Hint: The place affects what we wear.
Question 2
Which is a landmark in your town?
- a cloud
- a school
- a daydream
Show answer
a school
Hint: Landmarks are easy-to-find places.
Question 3
On the prairie, a lot of people work in…
- deep sea diving
- mountain skiing
- farming
Show answer
farming
Hint: Farming is a big part of life on the prairie.
Question 4
Which helps you learn about a place far away?
- a book or a map
- a ball
- a pillow
Show answer
a book or a map
Hint: Maps and books can show faraway places.
Question 5
When the lake freezes, some people can…
- go ice fishing or skating
- sail
- swim
Show answer
go ice fishing or skating
Hint: The environment changes what we do in a season.
Question 6
Which is the best use of a globe?
- To see countries and oceans
- To eat lunch
- To tell time
Show answer
To see countries and oceans
Hint: A globe shows the shapes of land and water.