SOCIAL STUDIES Worksheets
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Human Trafficking Crossword
Instructions: Use the clues to complete the crossword.
Target Language: HumanTrafficking
Modern day slavery
Exploitation
To take advantage of people
Children
Young people
Crime
An illegal ...
Human Rights Word Scramble
Instructions: Unscramble the words in the list below. Use your books and also use the list of words in the table below to help you. When you have finished, choose five of these words and write down ...
15 May 2019
jbower Author 
New Zealand
This worksheet was created by John Bower. 2019 HOD Social Sciences at Mangere College. Former HOD Social Sciences at McAuley High School and former HOD Religious Education at Carmel College. This can be used for any Social Studies topic on human rights in general.
John Bower
May 15th 2019
Australian State and Territory Flags
Instructions: Match the flags with the name of the state or territory that they represent.
Target Language: Western Australia
Tasmania
Northern Territory
New South Wales
Queensland
South ...
6 May 2019
Quickworksheets Author 
Australia
Australian state and territory flag matching exercise.
Sustainability Spelling Test No. 5
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Instructions: Use Sustainability Word Search No. 5 or a dictionary to spell the words correctly.
Target Language: Methane
Ozone
Carbon
Hydroflurocarbons
Renewable
Sustainable
Resources
...
19 April 2019
jbower Author New Zealand
Created by John Bower.
The Wairau Incident 1843
Instructions: Listen carefully as your teacher reads out the passage. Use the words from the box below to complete the task. Then answer the questions that follow. Paste this into your exercise books ...
19 April 2019
jbower Author New Zealand
Created by John Bower.
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 ...
19 April 2019
jbower Author New Zealand
Created by John Bower.
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 ...
19 April 2019
jbower Author New Zealand
Created by John Bower.
Pacific Islands Word Search
Instructions: Find the words from the list below and then write a paragraph about the challenges facing the Pacific Islands region,
Target Language: Samoa
Tonga
Fiji
Niue
Tuvalu
Kiribati...
19 April 2019
jbower Author New Zealand
Created by John Bower.
Challenges Facing the Pacific Islands Word Search
Instructions: Find the words from the box below and then write a paragraph to describe one significant challenge that is facing countries of the Pacific Island's region.
Target Language: ...
19 April 2019
jbower Author New Zealand
Created by John Bower.
The 19th Century NZ Land Wars Matching Pairs
Instructions: Match the Key Words and Terms in Column A with the correct definitions and descriptions in Column B. Answer the question that follows.
Target Language: Land
The wars were about ...
19 April 2019
jbower Author New Zealand
Created by John Bower.
Sustainability - Global Warming - Climate Change
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Instructions: This is a spelling worksheet to check your spelling and then your understanding of key words to do with sustainability, climate change and global warming,
Target Language: Ozone ...
19 April 2019
jbower Author New Zealand
Sustainability - Key Concepts Crossword
Instructions: Use the descriptions for the words to complete this crossword task. List THREE Non Renewable Resources and THREE Non Renewable Resources.
Target Language: Renewable resources
A ...
19 April 2019
jbower Author New Zealand
The New Zealand Land Wars - Cloze 1
Instructions: Use the words in the box below to complete the sentences and paragraphs.
Target Language: The first ‘New Zealand Wars’ were those fought among ‘New Zealanders’ (meaning ...
19 April 2019
jbower Author New Zealand
Pacific Islands Matching Pairs
Instructions: Match the keywords and concepts in Column A with the correct definition from Column B.
Target Language: Coral Atoll
A ring-shaped coral reef that surrounds a body of water called...
19 April 2019
jbower Author New Zealand
Sustainability - Key Concepts Match Up
Instructions: Match the correct definition in Column B with the Key Concept in Column A. When you have finished write a paragraph to list and describe THREE actions that you can take to be more ...
19 April 2019
jbower Author New Zealand
Sustainability - Key Concepts Match Up
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Instructions: Match the correct definition in Column B with the Key Concept in Column A. When you have finished write a paragraph to list and describe THREE actions that you can take to be more ...
19 April 2019
jbower Author New Zealand
Sustainability Word Search No. 5
Instructions: Find the following words from the box below. CHOOSE between FIVE AND TEN words and write down the meanings of those words.
Target Language: Methane
Ozone
Carbon
...
19 April 2019
jbower Author New Zealand
Migration from Mexico to the USA
Instructions: Find the words from the list below. Then select 15 words and write up a GLOSSARY in your books. Then write a paragraph or two using these words.
Target Language: Migration
...
2 February 2019
jbower Author New Zealand
Worksheet for migration. Created by John Bower - HOD Social Sciences at McAuley High School 2009-2018
Migration from Mexico to the USA
Instructions: Find the words from the list below. Then select 15 words and write up a GLOSSARY in your books. Then write a paragraph or two using these words.
Target Language: Migration
...
24 January 2019
jbower Author New Zealand
This worksheet was created by John Bower. HOD Social Sciences at McAuley High School 2009-2018 and now HOD Social Sciences at Mangere College in 2019.
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 ...
21 August 2018
jbower Author New Zealand
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
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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
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18 May 2019
jbower Author
New Zealand
"This worksheet was created by John Bower, 2019 HOD Social Sciences at Mangere College, Auckland, New Zealand John was formerly HOD Social Sciences at McAuley High School from 2009 to 2018. He was also HOD Religious Studies at Carmel College from 2005 to 2008. This worksheet can be used for any topic on Human Rights, especially human trafficking.