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Understanding Disabilities

A Grade 4 social studies worksheet to promote understanding and empathy towards people with disabilities.

Grade 4 Social studies Social SkillsDisability Awareness
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D2.Civ.2.3-5. Explain how a democracy relies on people’s responsible participation, and how people can make a difference by influencing government and working with others.D2.Soc.1.3-5. Describe how individuals and groups contribute to society.

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disability awarenesssocial studiesgrade 4empathyinclusion
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Understanding Disabilities

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you learn more about different abilities and how to be a good friend to everyone.

1. A disability is a condition that can make it harder for someone to do certain  .

2. People with disabilities want to be treated with   and kindness.

3. We should try to   other people's feelings and experiences.

4. Using a wheelchair helps some people with   challenges move around.

5. What is the best way to help a classmate who uses a cane to walk?

a

Run ahead of them to open doors.

b

Ask if they need help, and wait for their answer.

c

Ignore them so they don't feel different.

d

Tell them what to do.

6. Which of these is a good way to include everyone in a game?

a

Only let the fastest people play.

b

Change the rules so everyone can participate.

c

Choose teams without thinking about anyone's abilities.

d

Tell people they can't play if they can't keep up.

7. All people with disabilities use wheelchairs.

T

True

F

False

8. It is okay to make fun of someone because they are different.

T

True

F

False

9. Name one way you can show respect to someone with a disability.

10. Why is it important to learn about different types of disabilities?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

respect
abilities
understand
inclusion

11. Everyone has different  , and that's what makes us special.

12. We should always treat others with  , no matter how they are different.

13.   means making sure everyone feels welcome and can participate.

14. Try to   what it might be like to live with a disability.