Grade 1 · Social Studies · Unit 4 of 9
Cultures in Alberta
Many peoples, many languages, one community!
What your child practises
Alberta communities include First Nations, Métis, Inuit, francophone and many other cultures. Children learn that cultures share music, food, languages and stories, and that being curious and kind helps people feel welcome. Indigenous content is kept light and in the present tense; it should be explored further with local communities.
Alberta Curriculum learning outcome: cultures of diverse communities, including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and francophone communities · cultures that live in Alberta today, and respectful ways to learn about them
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
Métis fiddlers play at gatherings in Alberta today. Today means…
🎻- only long ago
- now, not just long ago
- never
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now, not just long ago
Hint: Métis culture is alive in Alberta now.
Question 2
Some Alberta schools teach in French. This helps children…
📚- forget English
- learn in two languages
- stop reading
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learn in two languages
Hint: Many children in Alberta learn French and English.
Question 3
Métis people have their own culture. Many love to share…
🎻- fiddle music and dancing
- only snow sculptures
- only quiet games
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fiddle music and dancing
Hint: Métis fiddling and jigging are part of Métis culture.
Question 4
Many people in Alberta speak French at home and at school. These are…
🇫🇷- underwater communities
- only visitors
- francophone communities
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francophone communities
Hint: Francophone means French-speaking.
Question 5
A friend's name is hard to say. What can you do?
- skip it
- give them a new name
- ask them to help you say it
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ask them to help you say it
Hint: Saying a name well shows respect.
Question 6
A neighbour says hello in a language you do not know. You can…
- ignore them
- smile and ask how to say it
- make fun of it
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smile and ask how to say it
Hint: Learning a new word is a kind way to connect.