Social Studies Study Guide
Unit 5: A World of Many People
Test: Tuesday, April 13th

Vocabulary – Matching

Invention: a new product that has not been made before
Scientist: a person who observes things and makes discoveries
Calendar: a chart that keeps track of time and special days
Tradition: something that is passed on from older family members to children
Diversity: many different ideas and ways of living
Immigrant: someone who comes form another place to live in a country
Culture: a group’s way of life

Multiple Choice

Not all of these questions will appear on the test. Some of them may be phrased differently as well. I just am trying to prepare the kids for more difficult tests in third grade.

Why do immigrants want to come to America?

What is a culture’s way of doing things?

What information do you find on a calendar?

Who was Thomas Edison? What did he do?

Name the person who shares Cuban culture with music?

What did George Washington Carver do?

What is Ieoh Ming Pei known for?

Short Answer

Given a calendar, the kids will be asked to answer 5 questions about the information shown.

Ex. What happens on January 27th?
What day of the week does the month begin on?
How many days are in this month?