Grade 4 · Social Studies · Unit 7 of 17
Citizens & Identity
Belonging, rights, responsibilities and who we are
What your child practises
Practises what being a Canadian citizen means, contributing to a community, and how culture, community, place and region (including First Nations, Métis, Inuit and francophone identities) shape identity.
Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: 4-KC-004, 4-KC-004A, 4-KC-004F, 4-KI-009, 4-KI-009A, 4-KI-009F, 4-VC-001, 4-VC-002 · what citizenship means, belonging, contributing to groups and communities, and the factors that shape identity
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
Many First Nations, Métis and Inuit people are also Canadian citizens. This means they…
- belong to their nation or community and to Canada
- cannot vote
- must give up their culture
belong to their nation or community and to Canada
Hint: Identities can be layered.
Question 2
Why do citizens vote when they're old enough?
- To get a prize
- Because voting is a game
- To choose leaders and have a say
To choose leaders and have a say
Hint: Voting is a way to take part.
Question 3
Which is a way a citizen shows pride in Canada?
- Ignore it
- Learn about its history and care for its land
- Never talk about it
Learn about its history and care for its land
Hint: Value citizenship.
Question 4
Which is a responsibility of a Canadian citizen?
- Ignore neighbours
- Obey the law and respect others
- Ignore rules
Obey the law and respect others
Hint: Citizens follow laws.
Question 5
How can culture shape identity?
- Through nothing
- Through language, food, music, stories and celebrations
- Through homework only
Through language, food, music, stories and celebrations
Hint: Culture is lived.
Question 6
Which sentence shows value for citizenship?
- I won't ever help.
- I will vote when I am an adult and help others now.
- I don't care.
I will vote when I am an adult and help others now.
Hint: Take part.