3rd grade · Social Studies · Unit 4 of 9
Culture & Traditions
Many people, one community
What your child practices
Culture, diversity and unity in a community, the traditions newcomers bring, and national symbols and mottoes that tie people together.
California Content Standards learning standard: 3.3.1; 3.4.3 · the people who settled and continue to settle the community, and landmarks and symbols that express American ideals
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
Why do people in cold places wear thick clothing?
- for fun only
- to stay warm
- because it is the law
to stay warm
Hint: The environment shapes culture.
Question 2
Diego's family came to California from Mexico. He shares a family recipe. He is sharing his…
- address
- culture
- bike
- homework
culture
Hint: Food is part of culture.
Question 3
Many people from Mexico, the Philippines, China and Vietnam live in California. This shows its…
- size
- weather
- mountains
- diversity
diversity
Hint: Diversity means many kinds of people.
Question 4
Which is a way a group's values show up?
- in their rules and customs
- in the moon
- in the weather
in their rules and customs
Hint: Values guide how people act.
Question 5
People who live near the ocean often eat a lot of…
- seafood
- cactus
- snow
seafood
Hint: Food depends on what is nearby.
Question 6
Why do homes look different in different places?
- all homes are the same
- people just guessed
- climate and materials differ
climate and materials differ
Hint: People build with what fits the land and weather.