Grade 1 · Social Studies · Unit 11 of 13
People and Place
Indigenous peoples and the land
What your child practises
Introduces, with respect and in the present tense, that Indigenous peoples have a long relationship with the land and that this relationship has changed over time. Needs review with Indigenous partners before launch.
Prince Edward Island Curriculum curriculum outcome: 1.3.3 · how Indigenous peoples' relationship with place has changed over time
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
At a park, how do we show respect for the land?
- chase all the animals
- stay on paths and take litter home
- pick every flower
- leave trash
stay on paths and take litter home
Hint: Leave it nice.
Question 2
Mi’kmaq places have names in…
- no language
- only a robot language
- only Latin
- the Mi’kmaw language
the Mi’kmaw language
Hint: Many places have two names.
Question 3
How should we treat the first peoples of this land?
- by ignoring them
- by laughing
- by being rude
- with kindness and respect
with kindness and respect
Hint: Everyone deserves respect.
Question 4
How can we show respect for the land?
- throw trash on it
- dig up flowers
- break branches
- keep it clean and care for it
keep it clean and care for it
Hint: Take care of it.
Question 5
Which action cares for the land?
- dumping paint
- dropping litter
- planting a tree
- trampling flowers
planting a tree
Hint: Trees help the land.
Question 6
How has the island changed over time?
- There is no land left
- There are many more roads and buildings
- There are no animals
- There are fewer roads
There are many more roads and buildings
Hint: People built more.