Grade 4 · Social Studies · Unit 8 of 17
Power, Rules & Peaceful Solutions
Authority, fairness and settling conflict kindly
What your child practises
Practises formal and informal power and authority in children's lives, using authority respectfully, solving conflict peacefully and reaching group decisions.
Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: 4-KP-045, 4-KP-046, 4-VP-011, 4-S-100, 4-S-101, 4-S-102, 4-S-104 · power and authority, positive ways to handle conflict, respecting others' rights, and working together fairly
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
What is a conflict manager?
- a student trained to help classmates solve problems peacefully
- a game
- a gym teacher only
a student trained to help classmates solve problems peacefully
Hint: Peer helpers exist at many schools.
Question 2
A patrol student has authority to help traffic safety. They should use it…
- to boss friends
- to take things
- with respect for others
with respect for others
Hint: Respect the rights of others.
Question 3
Which helps solve a conflict?
- Blaming
- Using "I feel" statements
- Name-calling
Using "I feel" statements
Hint: "I feel upset when..." helps.
Question 4
Your group disagrees. Which phrase helps build consensus?
- Forget it
- What if we try both ideas?
- My way only
What if we try both ideas?
Hint: Look for a plan everyone can accept.
Question 5
Which is a rule that helps keep people safe?
- Jump at a red light
- Run across a road
- Stop at a red light
Stop at a red light
Hint: Rules keep us safe.
Question 6
Why do societies have laws as well as classroom rules?
- To stop fun
- To be bossy
- To keep people safe and treat them fairly
To keep people safe and treat them fairly
Hint: Laws protect everyone.