Category Archives: Social Sciences

It’s hard to imagine, in teaching social studies, a time in history when the term Sphere of Influence isn’t germane (or at least starting with Rome, but I would argue that the earlier empires in the near east also claimed spheres of influence). So, here is a context clues worksheet on the noun phrase sphere of influence that might help elucidate this phrase for students.

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I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of a better time in the history of our republic to introduce the social studies concept of totalitarianism. To that end, you may find this context clues worksheet on the adjective totalitarian useful.

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If ever there was a time when citizens of this republic ought to understand the concept of political legitimacy it is now. So you might consider this context clues worksheet on the adjective legitimate useful.

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Here is a context clues worksheet on the noun militarism. Given the budget that the executive branch of our government has proposed, I submit that this is a timely word for students to understand.

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If there is a better time in United States history for students to understand the concept of oligarchy, I can’t imagine when that would be. For that reason, I offer this context clues worksheet on the noun oligarchy.

If you find typos in this document, I would appreciate a notification. And, as always, if you find this material useful in your practice, I would be grateful to hear what you think of it. I seek your peer review.