Cultures and Traditions

Grade 2 Social Studies Worksheet - Building Confidence

NameDate

Circle the answer.

1.
Which one is a tradition?
- Hanging lanterns along the street each fall.
- Nora got a new backpack for school yesterday.
- Leo found a coin on the playground today.
2.
Ana's family makes tamales together every winter. This year, the oven broke. Which one is the tradition?
- Making tamales together every winter.
- A storm closed our school for a whole day.
- A bird landed on the window sill today.
3.
Grandpa tells a story about his village at every family dinner. How can you tell it is a tradition?
- Nobody remembers doing it more than once.
- He tells a story at every family dinner.
- It is a new idea that started yesterday.
4.
Why do people wear clothes from their family's homeland at the parade?
- To help a new student feel welcome.
- To show pride in their culture.
- To take care of a shared place.
5.
A visitor learns that Ana's family makes tamales every winter. What is a respectful thing to do?
- Say it looks silly and very strange.
- Walk away while they try to explain it.
- Ask Ana how her family makes them.
6.
Which one is a tradition?
- Sam lost a loose tooth at lunch on Monday.
- Singing the welcome song for new students.
- Leo found a coin on the playground today.

Answer Key - Grade 2 Social Studies Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer.

1.
Which one is a tradition?
- Hanging lanterns along the street each fall.
- Nora got a new backpack for school yesterday.
- Leo found a coin on the playground today.
2.
Ana's family makes tamales together every winter. This year, the oven broke. Which one is the tradition?
- Making tamales together every winter.
- A storm closed our school for a whole day.
- A bird landed on the window sill today.
3.
Grandpa tells a story about his village at every family dinner. How can you tell it is a tradition?
- Nobody remembers doing it more than once.
- He tells a story at every family dinner.
- It is a new idea that started yesterday.
4.
Why do people wear clothes from their family's homeland at the parade?
- To help a new student feel welcome.
- To show pride in their culture.
- To take care of a shared place.
5.
A visitor learns that Ana's family makes tamales every winter. What is a respectful thing to do?
- Say it looks silly and very strange.
- Walk away while they try to explain it.
- Ask Ana how her family makes them.
6.
Which one is a tradition?
- Sam lost a loose tooth at lunch on Monday.
- Singing the welcome song for new students.
- Leo found a coin on the playground today.