Understanding Race and Ethnicity
A Grade 6 social studies worksheet exploring the social constructs of race and ethnicity, including definitions, differences, and societal impacts.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the differences between race and ethnicity and how these ideas are constructed in society.
1. Which of the following best describes 'race' as a social construct?
A biological category based on shared DNA.
A group of people sharing common cultural traditions.
A classification system created by society based on physical appearance.
A term used only to describe citizens of a specific nation.
2. Ethnicity is primarily defined by:
Eye color and hair texture.
Shared cultural heritage, language, and traditions.
Geographic location of birth.
The number of ancestors from a specific continent.
3. The idea that race is a human invention, not a biological fact, means it is a .
4. Unlike race, which is often based on visible traits, is about a group's shared culture and history.
5. A person's race can be changed by moving to a different country.
True
False
6. All people within the same racial group share the exact same cultural practices and beliefs.
True
False
7. Explain in your own words why race is considered a 'social construct' and not a biological one.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
8. Race is often based on observable , while ethnicity is more about shared .
9. Both race and ethnicity are ways that categorizes groups of people.
10. Describe how understanding that race and ethnicity are social constructs can help promote a more inclusive and understanding community.