Social Studies Vocabulary Picture Dictionary
Year 6 Social Studies Building our understanding of key terms 60-minute interactive learning session
National - Definition & Meaning
Relating to a whole country or nation Affecting everyone in the country Example: National holidays like Waitangi Day Synonyms: country-wide, nationwide Antonyms: local, regional
National - Practice Activity
Cloze sentence: 'Waitangi Day is a _____ holiday in New Zealand.' True or False: National laws only apply to some cities. True or False: The national anthem represents the whole country. Find 3 national symbols in our classroom
Government - Definition & Meaning
The group of people who run a country Makes laws and important decisions In NZ, led by the Prime Minister Synonyms: administration, leadership Antonyms: anarchy, chaos
Government - Practice Activity
Cloze sentence: 'The _____ makes laws for New Zealand.' True or False: Only adults can contact the government. True or False: The government decides on speed limits. Name one thing the government does for schools
Colonial - Definition & Meaning
Relating to when one country controls another New Zealand was a British colony Colonial period: 1840s-1900s Synonyms: settlement, territorial Antonyms: independent, self-governing
Colonial - Practice Activity
Cloze sentence: 'New Zealand was a British _____ before 1907.' True or False: Colonial times happened before your grandparents were born. True or False: Māori were here before colonial settlers. What year did colonial period begin in NZ?
Employment - Definition & Meaning
Having a job or work People work to earn money Different types of jobs in community Synonyms: work, job, occupation Antonyms: unemployment, joblessness
Employment - Practice Activity
Cloze sentence: 'My teacher's _____ is teaching children.' True or False: Only adults can have employment. True or False: Employment helps people buy things they need. Name 3 jobs that help our community
Education - Definition & Meaning
Learning and gaining knowledge Happens at school, home, and everywhere Helps people grow and succeed Synonyms: learning, schooling, teaching Antonyms: ignorance, illiteracy
Education - Practice Activity
Cloze sentence: 'Going to school is part of your _____.' True or False: Education only happens in classrooms. True or False: Reading books at home counts as education. Name 3 places where you can learn new things
Influence - Definition & Meaning
The power to change or affect something People can influence others' decisions Can be positive or negative Synonyms: impact, effect, sway Antonyms: powerlessness, insignificance
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