Social Studies Worksheets for Ages 5-8 - Page 6
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Cooperation Worksheet
Cooperation is an essential component of successful teamwork - in school, in offices, with citizens. Ask your students to check the pictures in the worksheet showing citizens working together. This is what makes a good citizen: cooperation.
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The Arctic Region Worksheet
Kids who love geography will enjoy this worksheet. On the printout there's a map. Show your child the landmarks and read them aloud. Have them take note of the locations. Then, ask them to answer the questions at the bottom using the map; check the answers.
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National Symbol Matching Worksheet
Test your child's knowledge of flags and symbols with this worksheet. Learning which symbol belongs to which country can be tricky. Make it simpler for your kids by having them start with a few at a time. Download the pdf and ask them to name the countries on the left; then help them check the box to match the country and its symbol.
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3 Branches of Government Worksheet
In the U.S., there are three tiers of government: legislative (makes laws), executive (enforces laws), and judicial (reviews laws). Have your child use the worksheet to connect each branch with its role.
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Local Government Departments Worksheet
State and city governments have departments that each have special tasks. Ask your kids what local departments do and look at the picture with them to check the correct department box.
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Mayors and Governors Worksheet
Encourage your children to learn more about your country's leaders. Ask them if they can name your mayor or state's governor. Explain that mayors lead cities, while governors lead states. Read the descriptions out loud to them, and help them identify if it's a mayor or a governor.
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Rights and Responsibilities Worksheet
Encourage your kids to discuss their rights as citizens. Help them recognize fundamental human rights they're entitled to. Review the worksheet: ask them to read aloud and draw a line to the right picture. Invite them back to the discussion to explain their choices. Each step will help them understand and exercise their rights.
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Breaking the Law Worksheet
Explain to your child why people go to jail. Show them this worksheet; it illustrates the stages a criminal goes through from breaking the law to receiving their punishment. Guide them in connecting the circles from the big red dot. Finish with a discussion on why it's important to follow the law.
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What is a Law? Worksheet
Encourage your students to think about the laws they abide by - at home, school, and the playground. Explain the importance of laws in keeping us safe, then ask them to check the box next to the pictures depicting different laws in a worksheet.
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Migration Maze Worksheet
You are a citizen of your school, city and country. Many people migrate to become citizens of another place, like Niko in this worksheet. Ask your students to help her find her way from Japan to America.
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What is a Citizen? Worksheet
Do your students know who a citizen is? Use this worksheet to teach them: a citizen is a member of a community, such as your school, city or country. Look at the pictures in the pdf with your students. Ask them to identify who or what is in the pictures, and help them check which are citizens.
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Water Scarcity Worksheet
Water is an essential part of our lives. Ask your students to list five everyday activities which require water. Use this worksheet to explain why water is important and how privileged we are to have access to it. Many people are not as lucky and face water scarcity. Explain this concept with a fun pdf, showing the effects of water scarcity.
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Producers and Consumers: Sequencing Worksheet
Ask your child: Who are producers? Can you give an example? Here's one: a shoe maker. What's happening in each picture? Can you arrange them in the right order? Select the number that shows the correct answer.
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Producer or Consumer? Worksheet
Test your child's knowledge by asking who's a producer and consumer. Explain producer makes things and consumer buys them. Use a snack example. Look at the picture with your kids and help them check the box next to producer or consumer.
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Goods and Services: Matching Worksheet
Goods are things that you use, eat or drink. Ask your kids to give examples of goods and services. Challenge them to identify the people and places in the worksheet, and check the goods or services they provide from the options on the right side.
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What Is Society? Worksheet
Ask your students to define 'society'. Then, have them name some of the people and buildings that make up a society. To clarify, explain that societies are made of large groups of people who share laws, rights and resources. Finally, have them check the box next to the pictures that depict members of society.
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Sun and Seasons Worksheet
Help your child understand science and seasons with this Kids Academy worksheet! Discuss how the daylight varies in summer and winter with them. Guide them to note the digital clock on each page then circle the correct answers. With this sheet, your child will gain a better understanding of why days are longer in summer and shorter in winter!
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Earth's Systems: Assessment 2
Kids will love this free printable worksheet to assess their knowledge of habitats and the living creatures found in them. They'll trace the dotted lines to connect the pictures of plants and animals to their respective habitat and identify the type of weather depicted. No, polar bears don't live in the ocean, but they do like to swim in icy waters! With this fun activity, your little learner will master earth science basics.
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Stay Safe in Your Community Worksheet
It’s vital to ensure your kids understand safety in your community. There may be schools, homes, and construction sites, so it’s important to teach your children to be aware of the risks. Help them look at the pictures in the worksheet and identify which are safe. Ask them to tick the box next to the safe people, places, and things.
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Keep Your Community Clean Worksheet
Teach your kids the importance of cleanliness. Even if they resist, show them that it affects the whole community. Use this worksheet to help them understand - it has six pictures of community members doing different things. Ask them what the kids are doing, and help them tick the pictures that show respect for the community and cleanliness.
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Community Signs Worksheet
To stay safe, our kids need to know community signs. Ask them to name signs at the pool, park, etc. Then, have them check the worksheet for the picture that matches the community signs.
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Community Rules Worksheet
Communities are where different people live, work and worship. They're made up of homes, schools, places of worship, businesses and other buildings. To create a healthy, functioning community, it's important for members to follow the rules and guidelines. Use this printout to teach kids about community rules. Ask them to check the box next to the picture that shows someone following them.
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Repel and Attract Magnet Worksheet
Opposites attract in magnetism! Try this magnet worksheet to review the laws. Draw a line to show the effect when poles align. Then explore static electricity, and how it affects clothes at home.
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Finding Good Citizens Worksheet
Teach your students what it takes to be a responsible citizen in their community. Test their knowledge by having them identify good citizen acts in pictures. Ask them to check the box showing 8 people being good citizens. Challenge their comprehension and make sure they understand the importance of being a good citizen.
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Who is primarily going to use this learning content?
Social Studies for children aged 5-8 is crucial as it lays the foundation for understanding their role in the broader community and the world. At this formative stage, young minds are highly receptive to learning about different cultures, traditions, and basic societal structures. Teaching Social Studies equips them with essential skills such as critical thinking, empathy, and social awareness.
Firstly, Social Studies fosters an understanding of diversity and inclusion, helping children appreciate various perspectives and backgrounds. This awareness promotes anti-bullying behaviors and teaches respect and acceptance.
Secondly, early lessons on geography, history, and civic duties help children grasp the basics of how societies function. They learn about important concepts such as citizenship, governance, and community service, instilling a sense of responsibility and belonging.
Furthermore, Social Studies encourages children to see themselves as part of a larger story through historical narratives and community studies. This perspective helps them understand cause and effect, sequence of events, and the significance of contributions by different people.
In an ever-globalizing world, Social Studies prepares young learners to navigate and contribute meaningfully to society. By nurturing informed, empathetic, and proactive citizens from an early age, we help build a more aware, engaged, and compassionate future generation.
