Chapter 25.1
Discover How Early Communities Were Built and Grew
You will explore how the very first communities formed, why people chose where to settle, and how Indigenous peoples and settlers worked together to survive.
What You'll Learn
You will learn why early settlers chose locations near water.
You will discover how natural resources helped communities survive together.
You will explore how Indigenous peoples shared knowledge with settlers.
You will understand how small settlements grew into larger communities.
What You'll Practice
1
You will identify key vocabulary like settlement, pioneer, and bartering.
2
You will answer questions about why early communities formed near rivers.
3
You will practice explaining how cooperation helped early communities survive.
Why This Matters
You will understand how the communities you live in today grew from the choices and hard work of early settlers and Indigenous peoples who came before you.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Early Settlements
Natural Resources
Indigenous Communities
Migration
Community Development
NS Curriculum Aligned
