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Grade 3 · Social Studies · Unit 3 of 5

Cultures of Nova Scotia

Songs, stories, food and fun from the people of Nova Scotia.

What your child practises

Practises how groups in Nova Scotia, including the Mi’kmaq, Acadians, African Nova Scotians and Gaels, share their cultures. It follows the Grade 3 Nova Scotia social studies outcome on expressions of culture. Content about First Nations is light and written for partner review.

Nova Scotia Curriculum learning outcome: Investigate various groups through their expressions of culture · language, music, art and celebrations of cultures in Nova Scotia

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

    The Tintamarre is an Acadian celebration where people…

    • race sailboats
    • sit very quietly in a library
    • make lots of noise with pots, horns and drums as they parade
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    make lots of noise with pots, horns and drums as they parade

    Hint: Tintamarre means a happy racket. Families march together on Acadian National Day.

  2. Question 2

    Which is an expression of culture?

    • a rock
    • a language
    • the tide
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    a language

    Hint: People who share a language often share stories and songs too.

  3. Question 3

    The Mi’kmaq are the First People of Nova Scotia. What is the name of their territory?

    • Acadia
    • Mi’kma’ki
    • Scotland
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    Mi’kma’ki

    Hint: Mi’kma’ki is the Mi’kmaw name for their homeland, which includes Nova Scotia.

  4. Question 4

    When is Acadian National Day?

    • 1 July
    • 15 August
    • 25 December
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    15 August

    Hint: Acadians celebrate it with parades and music.

  5. Question 5

    A ceilidh (KAY-lee) is…

    • a kind of fish
    • a gathering with music, dancing and stories
    • a type of boat
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    a gathering with music, dancing and stories

    Hint: Ceilidhs come from Gaelic tradition and are still held today.

  6. Question 6

    Why do cultures change over time?

    • the sea dries up
    • people share and learn new ideas
    • people stop talking
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    people share and learn new ideas

    Hint: Cultures keep growing as people meet and learn.

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