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Kindergarten · Social Studies · Unit 5 of 5

Celebrations in Nova Scotia

Parades, music, dancing and cake: how we celebrate!

What your child practises

Practises noticing that people in Nova Scotia celebrate in different ways, from birthdays and Canada Day to the Acadian Tintamarre, Gaelic ceilidhs, Mi’kmaw gatherings, Treaty Day and African Heritage Month. It follows the Primary social studies outcome on traditions, rituals and celebrations.

Nova Scotia Curriculum learning outcome: Investigate how local people have varied traditions, rituals, and celebrations · Learn how people in Nova Scotia celebrate in different ways

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

  1. Question 1

    On 31 October, many children dress up in…

    • snowsuits only
    • costumes
    • swimsuits only

  2. Question 2

    At a parade, people often hear…

    • only silence
    • a loud fire alarm
    • music

  3. Question 3

    Which colours are on the Canadian flag?

    • green and pink
    • blue and yellow
    • red and white

  4. Question 4

    How many stars are on the Acadian flag?

    • ten
    • five
    • one

  5. Question 5

    Acadian National Day is on…

    • 25 December
    • 15 August
    • 1 January

  6. Question 6

    Gaelic is a…

    • kind of boat
    • language
    • fruit

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