Cultural geography worksheets Grade 3 Social Studies

🌍 Topic Summary

Cultural geography is all about how people's cultures – their customs, beliefs, and ways of life – shape the places where they live. It looks at how culture influences everything from the food we eat to the buildings we build. By studying cultural geography, we can learn to appreciate the diversity of our world and understand why different communities have unique traditions.

It also explores how the environment and geography affect culture. For example, people living near the sea might have a culture centered around fishing, while those in the mountains might have a culture of farming and herding. Understanding this connection helps us appreciate how people adapt to their surroundings and create unique ways of life.

🗣️ Part A: Vocabulary

Match the words with their meanings:

1. Culture
2. Tradition
3. Custom
4. Belief
5. Geography

1. The study of the Earth's physical features and human activity.
2. A way of life shared by a group of people, including their customs, beliefs, and arts.
3. Something that is believed to be true, especially without proof.
4. A special way of doing something that is passed down through generations.
5. A common practice or habit.

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Use the words in the box to complete the sentences.

[food, language, buildings, music, clothes]

1. The ________ people wear often reflects the climate they live in.
2. The ________ we eat is often influenced by what grows locally.
3. The ________ people speak is a big part of their culture.
4. The ________ people build can tell us about their resources and beliefs.
5. ________ is a form of cultural expression that can vary widely.

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking

Imagine you are visiting a new country. What are three things you would want to learn about their culture, and why?