Grade 2 · Social Studies · Unit 1 of 8
Leaders, Rights and Responsibilities
Who leads our community, and how do we get along?
What your child practises
Community leaders, the rights and responsibilities of members of a community, leadership at school, and peaceful ways of solving conflict.
Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: 2-KC-001, 2-KP-033, 2-KP-034, 2-KP-035 · responsibilities and rights, community leaders, leadership and sources of conflict
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 communities have rules and laws?
- to spoil fun
- so no one can go outside
- to keep people safe and fair
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to keep people safe and fair
Hint: Rules help everyone get along.
Question 2
You and a friend disagree. What could you say?
- “Let's find a plan that works for both of us.”
- “I'm never playing again.”
- “You are wrong!”
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“Let's find a plan that works for both of us.”
Hint: Kind words help solve problems.
Question 3
A good leader…
- listens to others
- never listens
- always shouts
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listens to others
Hint: Listening is part of being a good leader.
Question 4
What is a responsibility you have at school?
- to follow the rules
- to break the rules
- to be late on purpose
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to follow the rules
Hint: Responsibilities are things we should do.
Question 5
Who in a community shares knowledge, wisdom and stories?
- Elders
- cartoon characters
- strangers
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Elders
Hint: Elders are respected for their wisdom.
Question 6
Which choice shows peaceful conflict solving?
- Say nothing and sulk
- Push to get your way
- Say how you feel and ask for what you need
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Say how you feel and ask for what you need
Hint: Say how you feel in a calm, kind way.