Grade 7 · Social Studies · Unit 2 of 3
IQ in Everyday Life
See the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles at work.
What your child practises
Uses short scenarios to practise the eight Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles. Spellings vary by community and need review by Inuit partners.
Nunavut Curriculum approved guide: Inuuqatigiit (NWT, 1996), Heritage and culture · the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles in everyday situations
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
A class makes a bridge model from art-room scraps. Which principle is this?
- Tunnganarniq
- Pijitsirniq
- Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq
- Qanuqtuurniq
Qanuqtuurniq
Hint: Being resourceful with what you have.
Question 2
A new student is asked to join a game. Which principle is this?
- Tunnganarniq
- Pijitsirniq
- Aajiiqatigiinniq
- Pilimmaksarniq
Tunnganarniq
Hint: Being open and welcoming.
Question 3
A teacher welcomes every child by name each morning. Which principle is this?
- Qanuqtuurniq
- Pijitsirniq
- Aajiiqatigiinniq
- Tunnganarniq
Tunnganarniq
Hint: Being welcoming.
Question 4
A school invites an Elder to teach about traditional tools. Which principle supports this?
- Tunnganarniq
- Pijitsirniq
- Pilimmaksarniq
- Aajiiqatigiinniq
Pilimmaksarniq
Hint: Learning from experienced people.
Question 5
A group studies how to protect caribou habitat. Which principle is this?
- Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq
- Tunnganarniq
- Qanuqtuurniq
- Pijitsirniq
Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq
Hint: Respect for the land and animals.
Question 6
Why do principles like Piliriqatigiinniq matter in a community?
- People can do more together
- Tasks never get done
- Everyone works alone
- It stops learning
People can do more together
Hint: Teamwork helps everyone.