A Social Studies Review Activity

Setup Directions: Type a vocabulary word on each of

the following 10 slides in the subtitle textbox. When complete, run the show by pressing F5 on the keyboard.

One student stands with back to this presentation.

The class gives the student clues to the vocabulary word onscreen as a clock keeps time.

The student tries to guess the word before the buzzer.

Ready to play?

What is Democracy?

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A right of a citizen is ?

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In our class, how are class leaders chosen?

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Name 2 actions citizens can take part in to help the government.

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Name one consequence of using waterways for dumping trash.

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Name 2 problems with cutting down too many trees.

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Name 2 activities someone would do when using natural resources.

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What causes the most air and water pollution?

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Why would people living near our airport be against making it larger?

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What do responsible citizens do to encourage factory owners to solve a pollution problem at their factory?

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What is a negative effect caused by this factory in the picture?

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What is a negative consequence of mining?

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Name 2 reasons either for or against wearing a bike helmet?

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Give one example of how trees were modified by logging companies.

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BONUS

Give 2 ways that lumber was used to change how people lived.

Answer Key

1. government by the people 2. voting in elections 3. all the students vote 4. obeying laws and voting 5. the polluted water will kill off

living things 6. loss of forests and animal

habitats 7. hunting or fishing

8. people 9. noise pollution 10. form a committee to work with

owners 11. pollution in the air and water 12. taking away resources from the

earth. 13. For-safety, design and others

can see you. Against-wind in your hair and too expensive.

14. Cutting down trees into lumber. 15. Lumber is used for shelter,

roads, and transportation