Diagnostic Survey

Inside the Circle - Grade 6
Diagnostic Assessment
Name:_____________________ Date:_____________________
Please answer true or false for each statement:
1. All Aboriginal peoples speak the same language. _____________
2. Christopher Columbus was the first person to arrive in
North America. _____________
3. Aboriginal peoples live in teepees today. _____________
4. Aborigianl peoples made their own weapons. _____________
5. The carvings on a totem pole tell the life story of the owner. _____________
6. Information and family histories came from storytellers. _____________
7. The Inuit in Canada were once called Eskimos. _____________
8. The Inuit live in igloos today. _____________
9. All Inuit and First Nations live in Canada. ____________
10. Each First Nation follows its own traditions. _____________

ABORIGIANL PEOPLES -
OPEN QUESTIONS
Name:____________________________ Date:_________________
Answer the following questions using complete sentences. Provide as
much information as you can. Remember to proof-read your answers and
check your spelling and grammar.
1. What does the term “First Nation” mean to you?
2. Name some historic contributions to Canada made by Aboriginal peoples.
3. Name some important / notable Aboriginal peoples that you know about and
state why they are famous. Think about sports, arts, politics, music, literature, etc.
4. Describe the interdependent relationship between Aboriginal peoples and their
environment. Think about wildlife, natural resources, etc.
5. Using words and pictures, describe and draw how you see Aborigianl peoples and
their lifestyle. Include such things as their clothing, foods they eat, homes,
transportation methods, symbols, celebrations and their locations in Canada.
(Use the back of this sheet for drawings)
6. What do you want to know about Aboriginal peoples and First Nations?