Grade 3 Social Studies practice sheet
Nunavut Curriculum · from Gradelings · Name: ______________________
Question 1
Where does the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut meet?
- Iqaluit
- Churchill
- Yellowknife
- Whitehorse
Iqaluit
Hint: The capital is where the territory's lawmakers meet.
Question 2
A friend who always suggests fair rules at recess is…
- a formal leader with a title
- not a leader
- an informal leader
an informal leader
Hint: Informal leaders guide others without a title.
Question 3
On most maps, north is toward the…
- left
- bottom
- top
top
Hint: North is usually at the top of the map.
Question 4
Which is a job in a fishing community?
- Boat builder
- Ski instructor
- Camel driver
Boat builder
Hint: Boats are needed where people fish.
Question 5
After listening to a classmate's view, a respectful reply is…
- “I see why you think that.”
- “That is dumb.”
- “Nobody cares.”
“I see why you think that.”
Hint: Acknowledge their view.
Question 6
Which is a research question?
- Hello?
- How did people travel in the past?
- Yes?
How did people travel in the past?
Hint: Research questions start with who, what, where, when, why or how.
Question 7
What is Nunavut's territorial flower?
- Wild rose
- Trillium
- Prairie crocus
- Purple saxifrage
Purple saxifrage
Hint: It is a small purple flower that blooms on the tundra.
Question 8
Which is a way to solve a conflict?
- Talk about it calmly
- Call names
- Hit
Talk about it calmly
Hint: Calm talk helps people understand each other.
Question 9
The half of Earth south of the equator is the…
- Northern Hemisphere
- Arctic
- Southern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Hint: South of the equator is the Southern Hemisphere.
Question 10
A community in rich farmland might have many…
- glaciers
- fishing boats only
- farms
farms
Hint: Good soil helps farmers grow food.
Answer key
- 1. Iqaluit (Our Territory: Nunavut)
- 2. an informal leader (Groups, Leaders & Getting Along)
- 3. top (Maps of Our World)
- 4. Boat builder (Communities Around the World)
- 5. “I see why you think that.” (Working Together Fairly)
- 6. How did people travel in the past? (Ask, Find & Record)
- 7. Purple saxifrage (Our Territory: Nunavut)
- 8. Talk about it calmly (Groups, Leaders & Getting Along)
- 9. Southern Hemisphere (Maps of Our World)
- 10. farms (Communities Around the World)
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