Understanding My Identity
A Grade 5 social studies worksheet exploring personal identity, self-awareness, and how identity is shaped by various factors.
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Understanding My Identity
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you think about what makes you, YOU!
1. In your own words, what does the word 'identity' mean to you?
2. Complete the sentences below about factors that can shape a person's identity.
a. My family's traditions and the stories they tell are part of my identity.
b. The country I live in and its history are part of my identity.
c. My hobbies, interests, and talents contribute to my identity.
d. The language I speak and the foods I eat are often part of my identity.
3. Which of these is NOT typically considered a part of a person's identity?
Their favorite color
Their cultural background
Their personal beliefs
Their skills and talents
4. Read each statement and circle True or False.
a. A person's identity can change over time.
True
False
b. Everyone has the exact same identity.
True
False
5. Name two things that make your identity unique. Explain why they are important to you.