KCS’s Grade 3 PresentsKCS’s Grade 3 Presents……The N.B. 21 Questions QuestThe N.B. 21 Questions Quest

Our GoalOur Goal

Our goal in Grade 3 at KCS is to learn Our goal in Grade 3 at KCS is to learn about our province in a way that we can about our province in a way that we can

teach it to others.teach it to others.

We believe our We believe our Picture ProvincePicture Province is is worth sharing with other people worth sharing with other people because it is beautiful, fun, and because it is beautiful, fun, and

historic.historic.We hope We hope youyou come come

and visit and visit usus someday! someday!

New Brunswick Facts

• 1.1. Capital city: FrederictonCapital city: Fredericton

• 2.2. The largest of 3 Maritime provincesThe largest of 3 Maritime provinces

• 3.3. Nicknamed: “The Picture Province”Nicknamed: “The Picture Province”

• 4.4. Provincial flower: The Purple VioletProvincial flower: The Purple Violet

• 5.5. Official bird: The Black-Capped Official bird: The Black-Capped Chickadee Chickadee

• 6.6. Population is currently 757, 000Population is currently 757, 000

We had many questions We had many questions about New Brunswick. about New Brunswick.

So, we decided to get to So, we decided to get to the bottom of it all.the bottom of it all.

Here they are:Here they are:

1. When did New Brunswick become a province?

Originally, New Brunswick was part of Nova Scotia. The American Revolution caused a large number of Loyalist settlers to push for the creation

of a new province.

On September 10th, 1784

New Brunswick officially became a

province.

More than 80 years later, in 1867, New Brunswick joined other provinces to join the Dominion of Canada.

2. Who were the 1st people to settle in New Brunswick?

The Mikmaq and Maliseet people were among the first to settle in this area.

The Europeans came thousands of years later.

3. 3. Who was the founder of NB?Who was the founder of NB?

SamuelSamueldede

ChamplainChamplain

4. Where did we get the 4. Where did we get the symbols on our flag?symbols on our flag?

Our FlagOur Flag

The symbols on the New Brunswick flag were The symbols on the New Brunswick flag were officially created on February 24, 1965.officially created on February 24, 1965.

The gold lion on the red background The gold lion on the red background represents the coat of arms and shares ties represents the coat of arms and shares ties with Germany and Britain. The galley, with with Germany and Britain. The galley, with

oars in the water, represents New oars in the water, represents New Brunswick's early seafaring industry. Brunswick's early seafaring industry.

5. What do all the symbols on 5. What do all the symbols on the Coat of Arms mean?the Coat of Arms mean?

• COAT OF ARMSCOAT OF ARMS: In the center, the provincial shield of : In the center, the provincial shield of arms displays (in a fashion similar to that of the arms displays (in a fashion similar to that of the provincial flag) a golden lion at the top and an provincial flag) a golden lion at the top and an ancient oared galley riding waves below. Above the ancient oared galley riding waves below. Above the shield is an Atlantic salmon carrying a royal crown on shield is an Atlantic salmon carrying a royal crown on its back, on a coronet with four maple leaves, which its back, on a coronet with four maple leaves, which rests on a helmet. Supporting the shield are antlered rests on a helmet. Supporting the shield are antlered white-tailed deer on both the right and the left, each white-tailed deer on both the right and the left, each with a collar of Maliseet wampum; from the collar of with a collar of Maliseet wampum; from the collar of the deer on the left hangs a small shield displaying the deer on the left hangs a small shield displaying the Union Jack (the flag of Great Britain), while the the Union Jack (the flag of Great Britain), while the other deer's shield has three fleur-de-lys on a blue other deer's shield has three fleur-de-lys on a blue background. Beneath the shield the provincial motto background. Beneath the shield the provincial motto appears on a scroll, with a grassy mound, purple appears on a scroll, with a grassy mound, purple violets, and fiddleheads.violets, and fiddleheads.

6. What are the cities of 6. What are the cities of NB?NB?

FrederictonFrederictonSaint JohnSaint JohnMonctonMoncton

EdmundstonEdmundstonBathurstBathurst

CampbelltonCampbelltonMirimichiMirimichi

WoodstockWoodstock

7. What was the first city 7. What was the first city founded in NB?founded in NB?

Saint John was Saint John was Canada’sCanada’s 1 1stst city! city!

8. What is the weather like inNew Brunswick?SPRING is beautiful

and pleasant. The snow melts away when the sun comes out and flowers and fruit begin

their blossom and bloom. Time to get the

nicer clothes out.

SUMMER is sunshine where hot and long days present endless choices. Spend a some time on the beach having a cold treat while the wind plays with your hair and the waves tickle your toes.

AUTUMN is bursting with colours and children jump in beds of fallen leaves. Farmers markets provide delicious foods in the most beautiful place on earth in the fall.

WINTER is the season when holiday cheer is near and fun outdoor activities take place amongst snowy backdrops. Find a spot in front of a warm fire and sip on a cup of hot cocoa and sing carols to warm your soul.

NB Summers

Click the link to watch a video on

NB summers!

9. What are NB’s natural 9. What are NB’s natural resources?resources?

TreesTrees

MineralsMineralsBismuthBismuth

Gold & SilverGold & SilverPotashPotash

GypsumGypsumSaltSalt

Fish and FarmsFish and FarmsSalmonSalmonMusclesMusclesScallopsScallops

PotatoesPotatoesDairyDairy

PoultryPoultry

Pulp and PaperPulp and PaperChristmas TreesChristmas Trees

HardwoodsHardwoodsSoftwoodsSoftwoods

ZincZincLeadLead

CopperCopperCadmiumCadmium

CoalCoal

Water!Water!and…and…

Natural GasNatural Gas

10. Where does NB rank in 10. Where does NB rank in Canadian province Canadian province

populations?populations?

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at 757 000 peopleat 757 000 people

11. What is the land of New 11. What is the land of New Brunswick like?Brunswick like?

BreathtakingBreathtakingrollingrollinghills…hills…

……covered covered with with

lusciousluscioustrees.trees.

12. What are some of NB’s Natural 12. What are some of NB’s Natural Wonders?Wonders?

Hartland Covered Bridge

Hartland Covered Bridge

Hopewell RocksHopewell Rocks

Bay of FundyBay of FundyThe Appalachian The Appalachian MountainsMountains

Kouchibouquac Kouchibouquac National ParkNational Park

13. Are there any provincial 13. Are there any provincial fruits or vegetables?fruits or vegetables?

Fiddleheads!Fiddleheads!

And…And…

Potatoes!Potatoes!

14. Why do we have the largest tides in the world?

It’s simple…It’s simple…The Funnel EffectThe Funnel Effect

Water gains more Water gains more momentum as it rushes into momentum as it rushes into

a small space. The water a small space. The water rises up very high as a rises up very high as a

result.result.

The Funnel Effect

15. What do people in New Brunswick like to do?

HockHockeyey

SnowboardinSnowboardingg

LacrosseLacrosse

SkiingSkiing

Harvest Jazz and Harvest Jazz and Blues FestivalBlues Festival

Whale Whale WatchingWatching

FishingFishing

SwimmingSwimming

CanoeingCanoeing

CampingCamping

SnowshoeingSnowshoeing

16. What annual festivals occurin New Brunswick?

Here is a link that you can follow that will lead you to New Brunswick’s website. Find all of

NB’s amazing annual festivals listed by month.

New Brunswick's Festival Website

17. Are there any famous inventors from NB?

Wallace TurnbullThe variable-pitch propeller

The Ganong BrothersThe chicken bone candy

Robert T. Mawhinney

The Dump Box for trucks

Abraham Gesner

The Kerosene lamp

Robert Foulis

Steam Foghorn

And Many More!

18. Are there any cool animals found in New Brunswick?

Whales Frogs

Owls

Caribou

Salmon

DeerDeer

Geese

Ducks

Beavers

Woodpeckers

Foxes

CougarsCougars

EaglesEagles

WolvesWolves BearsBears

BassBass

MooseMoose

SnakSnakeses

CoyCoyotesotes

19. What is New Brunswick’s official language?

We actually have… 2…and we’re

the only bilingual

province in Canada!

French and English

20.Who designed the 20.Who designed the Canadian flag?Canadian flag?

A New Brunswicker!

Former Lieutenant- Governor

George F. Stanley

George F.

Stanley

21. Do New Brunswick students learn in new, innovative ways?

This link tells it all…

In fact, this PowerPoint will be outdated soon after you’ve read it.

New Brunswick 21st Century Learning

Thank you for visiting our Thank you for visiting our New Brunswick 21 Questions New Brunswick 21 Questions

Quest!Quest!We hope you We hope you come and visit come and visit

our beautiful our beautiful province soon.province soon.

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