Grade 1 · Social Studies · Unit 6 of 7
Our World Together
People everywhere have the same needs, and we can help each other.
What your child practises
Practises noticing that people all over the world share needs and feelings, connections children may have to people elsewhere, and being willing to help.
Nunavut Curriculum approved guide: Elementary Social Studies (NWT, 1993), Geography · shared needs and relationships around the world, personal connections and willingness to help
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
Do families in other places love and care for each other?
- Only on holidays
- Yes, like families here
- No, never
Yes, like families here
Hint: People all over the world have similar relationships.
Question 2
Which do all children in the world need?
- a trampoline
- a phone
- a safe home
a safe home
Hint: Every child needs safety.
Question 3
Do children in all countries need food and water?
- No
- Yes
- Only in Canada
Yes
Hint: People everywhere have similar needs.
Question 4
A pen pal in another country is a…
- lost shoe
- kind of cloud
- connection to a place far away
connection to a place far away
Hint: Letters can link you to people elsewhere.
Question 5
Your friend's family comes from far away. You can…
- ignore them
- tease them
- ask about where they are from
ask about where they are from
Hint: Learn about others.
Question 6
Which sentence is true?
- Only people in Canada need food.
- Needs are different everywhere.
- People everywhere have similar needs.
People everywhere have similar needs.
Hint: All people need basic things.