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Understanding Diversity in Our Communities

This worksheet helps sixth-grade students explore the concept of diversity, its various forms, and its importance in building strong communities.

Grade 6 Social studies Community & CulturesDiversity
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D2.Soc.6-8.1.3-5

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diversitycommunityculturesocial studiesgrade 6
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Understanding Diversity in Our Communities

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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet will help you understand the different ways people are diverse and why diversity is important in our world.

1. Diversity means having a wide range of   and   among people.

2. When we talk about diversity, we can be referring to differences in race, ethnicity, religion,  , physical abilities, and more.

3. Which of the following is an example of cultural diversity?

a

People having different hair colors

b

People celebrating different holidays

c

People having different heights

d

People liking different foods

4. Which term describes differences in how people think and approach problems?

a

Racial diversity

b

Physical diversity

c

Cognitive diversity

d

Geographic diversity

5. Diversity only refers to differences in skin color.

T

True

F

False

6. Diverse communities are often stronger and more creative.

T

True

F

False

7. Explain one benefit of having a diverse classroom.

8. Describe a time when you experienced or observed diversity in your community.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

respect
inclusion
perspectives
unique

9. Every person is   and brings different experiences to a group.

10. When we value diversity, we show   for everyone's backgrounds and beliefs.

11.   means making sure everyone feels welcome and has a voice.

12. Learning from diverse   helps us understand the world better.