Grade 1 · Social Studies · Unit 1 of 11
My Roles & Responsibilities
Who I am at home, school and play
What your child practises
Seeing that we have different roles (student, friend, sibling, helper), that these change from place to place, and how our actions affect others.
Ontario Curriculum expectation: A1.1, A1.4, A3.1, A3.2 · roles, relationships and responsibilities in different places, the people who matter to us, and how we affect each other
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
Jay is a big brother now. What is his new role?
👶- sibling
- firefighter
- teacher
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sibling
Hint: When a baby joins a family, big brothers and sisters have a new role.
Question 2
Who might you ask for help if you are lost at the park?
🧭- someone you do not know who offers a ride
- nobody
- a safe adult, like a police officer
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a safe adult, like a police officer
Hint: Look for a helper such as a police officer, teacher or parent.
Question 3
At home you tidy your toys. Why is this a good job?
- It hides your shoes
- It makes more mess
- It keeps the home safe and neat
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It keeps the home safe and neat
Hint: Doing our part helps everyone at home.
Question 4
Which job could you do to help at school?
- fix the roof
- hand out papers
- drive the school bus
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hand out papers
Hint: Students can do small jobs that help the class.
Question 5
Lena sets the table for supper. What is that?
- a responsibility
- a storm
- a holiday
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a responsibility
Hint: A responsibility is a job you do to help others.
Question 6
A friend is a person who…
- takes your things
- plays with you and is kind
- never talks
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plays with you and is kind
Hint: A friend is one of the relationships you have.