Social Studies Vocabulary

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Culture

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The way of life of a group of people and what they believe (review from previous years).

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Contribute

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To give, do or help something or to have a part in bringing about something (new for 3rd grade).

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Diversity

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Means differences. People may be different in many ways, including race or ethnicity, age, disabilities, language, culture, appearance, or religion (new for 3rd grade).

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Immigrants

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People who move to a new country to live (new for 3rd grade).

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Motive

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A reason for doing something (new for 3rd grade).

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Pull

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Something that draws a person to live in a particular place. Examples could include a desired climate, more economic opportunities, or religious freedom (new for 3rd grade).

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Famine

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When large numbers of people cannot get enough food (new for 3rd grade).

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Human made features

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A feature of the land that is made by people or part of the land that has been changed by people.

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Economy

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The way a country or area produces and uses its money, goods, and natural resources.

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Industry

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A group of manufacturers or businesses that produce a particular kind of good or service.