SOCIAL STUDIES Worksheets
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Bill of Rights & Human Rights Laws in New Zealand # Cloze
Instructions: What are human rights and why are they important? Complete the paragraphs below by selecting the correct words from the box below. Then answer the question below.
Target ...
Arguments for and against gun control
Instructions: Use the words in the box to complete this Cloze Activity
Target Language: Gun rights advocates see firearms possession as a matter of individual rights. They say that people have...
21 August 2018
jbower Author 
New Zealand
Liberals vs Conservatives on Gun Rights in the USA
Instructions: Use the words in the box below to complete the paragraphs.
Target Language: In the American political context, Liberals believe in government action to achieve equal opportunity ...
21 August 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
Bill of Rights & Human Rights Laws in New Zealand # Cloze
Instructions: What are human rights and why are they important? Complete the paragraphs below by selecting the correct words from the box below. Then answer the question below.
Target ...
25 July 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This worksheet was created by John Bower. HOD Social Sciences at McAuley High School, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand, 2018. This worksheet can be used for any social studies topic on human rights.
Ideologies
Instructions: Put these key ideologies in the correct spelling sequence. Then choose one of these words and write a definition for that word.
Target Language: Communism
Liberalism
...
25 July 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This worksheet was created by John Bower. HOD Social Sciences at McAuley High School, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand, 2018. This worksheet can be used for any social studies topic on ideologies.
Ideologies Word Find
Target Language: Communism Liberalism Conservatism Populism Feminism Racism Wahabiism Authoritarianism Capitalism Environmentalism Humamitarianism Fascism Populism Elitism Libertarianism...
25 July 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This worksheet was created by John Bower. HOD Social Sciences at McAuley High School, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand, 2018. This worksheet can be used for any social studies topic on ideologies.
Treaty of Waitangi - To sign or not to sign
Instructions: Why did some of the Maori Chiefs sign the Treaty of Waitangi and why did other Chiefs not sign it.? Listen carefully as your teacher reads the article. Then fill the gaps by using the ...
25 June 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This worksheet was created by John Bower. Head of Faculty Social Sciences at McAuley High School, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand, 2018. This worksheet can be used for any social studies topic on systems of government. It relates to the following Social Studies achievement objectives from the New Zealand Curriculum, Level 5: Understand how the Treaty of Waitangi is responded to differently by people in different times and places.
Who's who in the NZ Parliament
Instructions: Locate the words from the list and write a paragraph describing the key people and groups in the NZ Parliament
Target Language: Speaker
Prime Minister
Opposition
Labour
...
25 June 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This worksheet was created by John Bower. Head of Faculty Social Sciences at McAuley High School, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand, 2018. This worksheet can be used for any social studies topic on systems of government. It relates to the following Social Studies achievement objectives from the New Zealand Curriculum, Level 5: Understand how systems of government in New Zealand operate and affect people’s lives and how they compare with another system.
The New Zealand system of government
Target Language: The New Zealand system of government is a parliamentary democracy based on the Westminster system that comes from Great Britain. In New Zealand, there are two layers of government, ...
25 June 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This cloze worksheet was created by John Bower. Head of Faculty Social Sciences at McAuley High School, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand, 2018. This worksheet can be used for any social studies topic on systems of government. It relates to the following Social Studies achievement objectives from the New Zealand Curriculum, Level 5: Understand how systems of government in New Zealand operate and affect people’s lives and how they compare with another system.
The US System of Government
Instructions: Find the words in this word search and then write a paragraph to describe how the US Federal government is organized.
Target Language: Executive
Legislative
Judicial
...
25 June 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This worksheet was created by John Bower. Head of Faculty Social Sciences at McAuley High School, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand, 2018. This worksheet can be used for any social studies topic on systems of government. It relates to the following Social Studies achievement objectives from the New Zealand Curriculum, Level 5: Understand how systems of government in New Zealand operate and affect people’s lives and how they compare with another system.
Human Rights Word Search
Instructions: Find the words in the Word search below and write a paragraph or two about why human rights are important.
Target Language: Universal
Slavery
Emancipation
Abolition
Human ...
25 June 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This word search worksheet was created by John Bower. Head of Faculty Social Sciences at McAuley High School, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand, 2018. This worksheet can be used for any social studies topic on human rights. It relates to the following Social Studies achievement objectives from the New Zealand Curriculum, Level 5: Understand how people define and seek human rights.
Human Rights Keywords Match Up
Instructions: Match up the keywords with their correct definitions. Then write a paragraph or two about the importance of human rights using at least FIVE of these words from the match up list. ...
25 June 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This matchup worksheet was created by John Bower. Head of Faculty Social Sciences at McAuley High School, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand, 2018. This worksheet can be used for any social studies topic on human rights. It relates to the following Social Studies achievement objectives from the New Zealand Curriculum, Level 5: Understand how people define and seek human rights.
Human Rights Key Words Spelling Test
Instructions: Circle the correct spelling of these human rights keywords.
Target Language: Universal
Slavery
Emancipation
Abolition
Human Trafficking
Amnesty
Refugee
Common Good
...
24 June 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This worksheet was created by John Bower. HOD Social Sciences at McAuley High School, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand, June 25th 2018. This worksheet can be used for any social studies topic on human rights.
Words Win Social Science Word Scramble
Target Language: abdicate amend bicameral quorum caucus filibuster impeachment parliament precedent accrue affluent barter disparity inflation agrarian
22 June 2018
kkodros Author 
United States of America
What is Communism?
Instructions: Complete the sentences and paragraphs by using the words in the box. Your teacher will read the passage out loud first, so listen carefully. After you have completed the CLOZE activity, ...
17 May 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This worksheet was created by John Bower. HOD Social Sciences at McAuley High School, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand, 2018.
This worksheet can be used for any social studies topic on different systems of government. It relates to Level Five of the New Zealand Social Studies Curriculum. Understand how systems of government in New Zealand operate and affect people’s lives and how they compare with another system.
Civics & Citizenship Study Guide Word Scramble- AM Int.
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Instructions: Unscramble the vocabulary words below.
Target Language: Branch
ChecksandBalances
Congress
Constitution
Election
Executive
Government
HouseofRepresentatives
Judicial
Law...
3 April 2018
skilbourne Author United States of America
Civics & Citizenship Study Guide Wordsearch- AM Int.
Instructions: Locate and circle the vocabulary words in the grid which may be printed forward, backward, horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
Target Language: Branch
ChecksandBalances
...
3 April 2018
skilbourne Author United States of America
Civics & Citizenship Study Guide Crossword Puzzle- AM Int.
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Instructions: Complete the crossword by filling in a word that fits each clue. Fill in the correct answers, one letter per square, both across and down, from the given clues. There will be a gray ...
3 April 2018
skilbourne Author United States of America
Civics & Citizenship Study Guide Word Scramble- PM Int./Adv.
Instructions: Unscramble the vocabulary words below.
Target Language: Amend
Autonomy
Bipartisan
Civics
Constituent
Constitution
Executive
Federal
Government
Judicial
Law
Legislative...
3 April 2018
skilbourne Author United States of America
Civics & Citizenship Study Guide Wordsearch Puzzle- PM Int./Adv.
Instructions: Locate and circle the vocabulary words in the grid which may be printed forward, backward, horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
Target Language: Amend
Autonomy
Bipartisan
...
3 April 2018
skilbourne Author United States of America
Civics & Citizenship Study Guide Crossword Puzzle- PM Int./Adv.
Instructions: Complete the crossword by filling in a word that fits each clue. Fill in the correct answers, one letter per square, both across and down, from the given clues. There will be a gray ...
3 April 2018
skilbourne Author United States of America
Honouring the treaty – 1940 to 2000s
Instructions: Listen carefully as the text is read out, then use thw words in the box below to complete the sentences in each paragraph. Choose FIVE words from the text and write down the meanings of ...
28 March 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This worksheet was created by John Bower, HOD Social Sciences at McAuley High School, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand. Please feel free to use where appropriate.
Te Whiti o Rongomai - Parihaka
Instructions: Use the words in the box below to complete the sentences in the paragraphs.
Target Language: Te Whiti was said to have taken part in the Taranaki wars of the 1860s, but by the ...
19 March 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This cloze worksheet was created by John Bower, HOD, Social Sciences at McAuley High School on Monday 19th March 2018.
The 19th Century NZ Land Wars
Instructions: Use the words in the box below to help you complete this crossword about the 19th Century New Zealand Land Wars. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_Wars ...
13 March 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This worksheet was created by John Bower, HOD Social Sciences at McAuley High School, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand on Wednesday 14th March 2018.
Treaty of Waitangi - To sign or not to sign
Target Language: Reasons for signing In 1840 Māori leaders decided for or against signing the treaty on the basis of its Māori text and after weighing various considerations. They wanted regulated ...
12 March 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This resource was created by John Bower, HOD Social Sciences at McAuley High School, 26 High Street, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand. 2018.
Treaty of Waitangi - To sign or not to sign
Instructions: Why did some of the Maori Chiefs sign the Treaty of Waitangi and why did other Chiefs not sign it.? Listen carefully as your teacher reads the article. Then fill the gaps by using the ...
12 March 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
Treaty of Waitangi - Wordfind
Instructions: Find the words in this Word Search.
Target Language: Sovereignty
Mana
Rangatiratanga
Taonga
Tangata Whenua
Iwi
Hapu
Colonisation
Settlers
Ngapuhi
Henry Williams
...
9 March 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This resource was created by John Bower, HOD Social Sciences at McAUley High School, 26 High Street, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand. 2018.
Social Studies Concepts and Meanings
Target Language: Culture Society Social Change Social Process Human Rights Social Justice Social Action Point of View Values Virtues Beliefs Perspectives Conflict Government ...
7 March 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
Created by John Bower. HOD Social Studies, McAuley High School, Auckland, New Zealand. 2018
Treaty of Waitangi - Bingo Cards
Target Language: Sovereignty Mana Rangatiratanga Taonga Tangata Whenua Nga Puhi Heke Williams Busby Hobson Kawanatanga Bishop Pompallier William Colenso Herald Articles Kawiti ...
7 March 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
Treaty of Waitangi Bingo Cards. Created by John Bower. HOD Social Studies, McAuley High School, Auckland, New Zealand. 2018
Cities, Countries and Continents
Instructions: Sort the list of cities, countries, and continents into alphabetical order. Then write a paragraph of four to five sentences using words at least FIVE or more words from this list. ...
7 March 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
Created by John Bower. HOD Social Studies, McAuley High School, Auckland, New Zealand.
Te Ao O te Maori - We Know the Way
Instructions: Use the words in the box to complete the sentences in the paragraphs below.
Target Language: The earliest sailing vessels of Polynesian ancestors were rafts and dugout canoes. ...
7 March 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
Te Ao Maori - We Know the Way. The settlement of Aotearoa and pre European contact Maori society. Created by John Bower. HOD Social Studies, McAuley High School, Auckland, New Zealand.
Social Studies Concepts and Meanings
Instructions: Match up the Social Studies terms in Set A with the correct definition and meanings in Set B.
Target Language: Culture
The ideas, customs, attitudes and behaviour of a group of ...
7 March 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
Matchup of keywords, social studies concepts and their meaning for NZ senior social studies. Created by John Bower. HOD Social Studies, McAuley High School, Auckland, New Zealand.
Treaty of Waitangi - Key Words Match Up
Instructions: Match the words in the first column with the correct definitions from the second column.
Target Language: Sovereignty
Supreme authority
Mana
Power and prestige
Tino ...
7 March 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
Match up activity of keywords related to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi 1840 in New Zealand.
Ideologies
Target Language: Ideology A set of conscious and unconscious beliefs/values that form a person or group’s political, social and economic goals, expectations and actions. Humanitarianism Having ...
7 March 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
This is a matchup of some key ideologies and their definitions.
Social Studies Concepts and Meanings
Instructions: Match up the Social Studies terms in Set A with the correct definition and meanings in Set B.
Target Language: Culture
The ideas, customs, attitudes and behaviour of a group of ...
21 September 2017
jbower Author New Zealand
Social Studies Concepts and Meanings Word Scramble
Instructions: Can you unscramble these social studies terms and concepts. Use the words in the box to help you complete this task.
Target Language: Culture
Society
Social
Change
Social
...
21 September 2017
jbower Author New Zealand
Social Studies Concepts and Meanings Wordsearch
Target Language: Culture Society Social Change Social Process Human Rights Social Justice Social Action Ideology Gender Worldview Values Virtues Beliefs Perspectives Conflict ...
21 September 2017
jbower Author New Zealand
Social Studies Concepts and Meanings
Instructions: Match up the Social Studies terms in Set A with the correct definition and meanings in Set B.
Target Language: Culture
The ideas, customs, attitudes and behaviour of a group of ...
21 September 2017
jbower Author New Zealand
Human Rights Revision
Target Language: What are human rights? Human rights are the rights that all human beings have because they are human. UDHR stands for what Universal Declaration of Human Rights How many articles of ...
10 September 2017
jbower Author New Zealand
Human Rights Spelling Worksheet
Target Language: Human Rights Amnesty Torture Social Action Social Justice Conscience Rights Freedom Responsibilities Solidarity Peter Benenson Prisoners Civil Rights Universal ...
10 September 2017
jbower Author New Zealand
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21 August 2018
jbower Author
New Zealand