Glossary: Terms Starting with C
177 definitions in Social Studies with links to the lessons that teach each word.
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All terms starting with C
cabinet
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
a group of senior ministers who advise the head of government and lead departments
Learn it in: Executives (Grade 6)
call and response
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
one person sings, others answer
Learn it in: Music and dance (Grade 1)
calm
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
quiet and peaceful
Learn it in: My feelings and emotions (Grade 1), Respect and cooperation (Grade 1), Solving simple problems (Grade 1)
canal
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
a human-made waterway
Learn it in: Human modification of landscapes (Grade 4)
candidate
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
a person who seeks to be elected
Learn it in: Elections and representation (Grade 5)
canoe
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
a small narrow boat paddled by hand
Learn it in: Changes in transportation (Grade 2)
canopy
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
the top layer of leaves in a forest
Learn it in: Forest communities (Grade 2), Forests (Grade 4)
capital
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
the city where the government sits
Learn it in: Locating our country (Grade 2), Capital and important settlements (Grade 3), Political maps (Grade 3)
capital city
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
the city where a country’s government is based
Learn it in: Settlements and cities (Grade 5)
capital resource
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
a tool, machine or building used to make goods or provide services
Learn it in: Capital resources (Grade 4)
caption
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
words that explain a picture
Learn it in: Historical photographs (Grade 2), Historical photographs (Grade 3)
caravan
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
a group of traders and animals travelling together across a desert
Learn it in: Trade routes (Grade 4), Trans-Saharan trade (Grade 5), Trade routes and exchange (Grade 6)
cardinal directions
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
north, south, east and west
Learn it in: Cardinal directions (Grade 2), Cardinal directions (Grade 3)
care
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
to look after someone
Learn it in: What is a family? (Grade 1), Caring for one another (Grade 1)
carer
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
a person who looks after a child
Learn it in: Different family structures (Grade 1)
cargo
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
goods carried by a vehicle or ship
Learn it in: Transportation of goods (Grade 2), Transportation (Grade 4), Transportation networks (Grade 5)
cartographer
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
a person who makes maps
Learn it in: Maps as sources (Grade 3), Historical maps (Grade 5)
case study
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
a close study of one example
Learn it in: Settlement comparison (Grade 4), Comparative historical investigation (Grade 6), Migration case study (Grade 6)
cash crop
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
a crop grown mainly to sell
Learn it in: Agriculture (Grade 3), Agriculture and settlements (Grade 4), Agriculture (Grade 5)
catchment
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
the area of land from which rain flows into a river or lake
Learn it in: Water resources (Grade 5)
causation
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
when one thing directly causes another
Learn it in: Spatial patterns and geographical analysis (Grade 6)
cause
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
the reason something happens
Learn it in: Changes in livelihoods (Grade 3), Identifying possible solutions (Grade 3), Cause and consequence (Grade 4)
cause and effect chain
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
a series of linked causes and results
Learn it in: Explaining consequences (Grade 5)
ceasefire
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
an agreement to stop fighting
Learn it in: Peacebuilding and diplomacy (Grade 6)
celebrate
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
to enjoy and honour something good
Learn it in: Celebrating individuality (Grade 1), Family traditions (Grade 1), Remembering important events (Grade 1)
celebration
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
a special event with joy
Learn it in: Stories and celebrations (Grade 1), Community celebrations (Grade 2), Cultural celebrations (Grade 3)
census
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
an official count of the people in a country
Learn it in: Population and settlements (Grade 3), Population and community needs (Grade 3), Population (Grade 4)
century
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
one hundred years
Learn it in: Historical timelines (Grade 2), Chronology (Grade 4), Using timelines (Grade 4)
ceremony
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
a special event with set actions
Learn it in: Stories and celebrations (Grade 1), Family traditions (Grade 2), Traditions (Grade 3)
chairperson
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
the person who leads a meeting and keeps it fair
Learn it in: Model community council (Grade 4)
challenge
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
something difficult to deal with
Learn it in: Advantages and challenges of different settlements (Grade 3), Benefits and challenges of trade (Grade 5)
change
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
to become different
Learn it in: Changes as we grow (Grade 1), Comparing past and present (Grade 1), Changes in traditions (Grade 2)
charity
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
an organisation that helps people in need
Learn it in: Helping communities (Grade 2)
chart
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
a table or picture that records facts
Learn it in: Weather and daily life (Grade 2)
charter
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
a founding document that sets out an organisation’s aims and rules
Learn it in: International organisations (Grade 6)
check
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
look again to find mistakes
Learn it in: Drawing community maps (Grade 2)
checklist
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
a list to tick off
Learn it in: Responsibilities of learners (Grade 1)
chief
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
a traditional leader of a community
Learn it in: Community leaders (Grade 2)
chiefdom
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
a traditional area led by a paramount chief
Learn it in: Local authorities (Grade 3), Local government (Grade 4), Historical states and societies (Grade 5)
choice
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
picking one thing from two or more
Learn it in: Making good choices (Grade 1), Making simple choices (Grade 1), Consumers (Grade 2)
choose
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
to pick
Learn it in: Making good choices (Grade 1), What are wants? (Grade 1)
chore
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
a small job at home
Learn it in: My responsibilities (Grade 1), Daily routines (Grade 2)
choropleth map
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
a map in which areas are shaded in different colours according to a value
Learn it in: Thematic maps (Grade 6)
chronological
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
in the order that things happened
Learn it in: Historical timelines (Grade 2)
chronology
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
the order in which events happened
Learn it in: Chronology (Grade 4), Historical periods and chronology (Grade 6), Historical thinking review (Grade 6)
citation
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
a note that shows where information or an idea came from
Learn it in: Citing sources (Grade 6)
citizen
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
a member of a community or country
Full explanation with examples and practice →
Learn it in: Working together (Grade 2), Responsible citizenship (Grade 3), Citizen participation (Grade 4)
city
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
a large town
Learn it in: Natural and built environments (Grade 1), Urban communities (Grade 2), Urban settlements (Grade 3)
city-state
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
a city that governs itself and the land around it
Learn it in: Historical states and societies (Grade 6)
civic duty
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
a responsibility that citizens have to their community
Learn it in: Public responsibility (Grade 6)
civic participation
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
taking part in community or national life to improve it
Learn it in: Responsible civic participation (Grade 5), Civic participation (Grade 6)
civil servant
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
a person employed by the government to do public work, regardless of which party governs
Learn it in: Public administration (Grade 5)
civil service
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
the permanent staff who carry out government work and serve whichever government is in office
Learn it in: Executives (Grade 6)
civilisation
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
a large, organised society with cities, government, writing and many kinds of jobs
Learn it in: What is a civilisation? (Grade 4), Civilisations and cultural achievements (Grade 6)
claim
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
a statement that answers a question and needs support
Learn it in: Evidence-based historical explanations (Grade 5), Constructing evidence-based explanations (Grade 6), Evidence-based writing (Grade 6)
clan
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
a large family group who share a common ancestor
Learn it in: Early communities in our region (Grade 5)
classroom
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
a room where a class learns
Learn it in: Places in our school (Grade 1), Drawing a classroom map (Grade 1)
clean water
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
water safe to drink
Learn it in: Food, water, and shelter (Grade 1), Water conservation (Grade 2)
clean-up
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
a group action to tidy a place
Learn it in: Caring for our community (Grade 1)
cleaner
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
a person who keeps a place clean
Learn it in: People who work at school (Grade 1)
clickbait
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
a headline or image designed to make people click, often exaggerating
Learn it in: Misinformation (Grade 6)
climate
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
the usual weather of a place
Learn it in: Community differences (Grade 2), Adaptation to places (Grade 2), Climate and weather patterns (Grade 3)
climate zone
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
a large area with similar climate
Learn it in: Climate zones (Grade 6)
clinic
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
a place where people get health care
Learn it in: Places in our community (Grade 1), Health facilities (Grade 1), Schools and healthcare (Grade 3)
closed question
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
a question with one short answer
Learn it in: Asking Social Studies questions (Grade 3), Formulating enquiry questions (Grade 3), Research questions (Grade 4)
clothing
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
what we wear
Learn it in: Clothing and other needs (Grade 1), Clothing and cultural expression (Grade 1)
club
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
a group that meets for a shared activity
Learn it in: Different communities (Grade 2)
clue
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
a sign that helps us work something out
Learn it in: Historical photographs (Grade 2)
cluster
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
a group of things close together
Learn it in: Human settlement patterns (Grade 4), Spatial patterns and geographical analysis (Grade 6)
coast
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
land beside the sea
Learn it in: Oceans introduction (Grade 2), Coastal communities (Grade 2), Physical maps (Grade 3)
coastal erosion
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
the wearing away of land by waves and tides
Learn it in: Coastal environments (Grade 5)
coastline
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
the line where land meets the sea
Learn it in: National location and boundaries (Grade 5)
collaborate
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
to work together on a task
Learn it in: Collaborative action project (Grade 2)
collective action
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
joint action by many people or countries
Learn it in: Why countries cooperate (Grade 6)
colonialism
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
one country taking control of another territory and governing it
Learn it in: Colonialism and its historical contexts (Grade 5), Colonialism and independence (Grade 6)
colony
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
a territory ruled by another country
Learn it in: Colonialism and its historical contexts (Grade 5)
comfort
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
to make someone feel better
Learn it in: Caring for one another (Grade 1)
commercial
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
used for shops, markets and offices
Learn it in: Land use (Grade 4)
commercial farming
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
growing crops or raising animals mainly to sell
Learn it in: Farming (Grade 3), Agriculture and settlements (Grade 4), Agriculture and land use (Grade 5)
committee
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
a small group chosen to do a task
Learn it in: Community organisation (Grade 2), Community organisation (Grade 3), Legislatures (Grade 6)
commodity
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
a good that is bought and sold
Learn it in: Regional trade networks (Grade 5), Contemporary African economies (Grade 6)
common good
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
what is good for everyone in a community
Learn it in: Identifying a public issue (Grade 5)
common ground
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
things that people agree on or share
Learn it in: Intercultural dialogue (Grade 5)
common interest
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
a goal or concern that several people or countries share
Learn it in: Why countries cooperate (Grade 6)
common market
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
an area where goods, services and people move with few restrictions
Learn it in: Regional organisations such as ECOWAS (Grade 6)
communication
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
sharing news, ideas or feelings
Learn it in: Changes in communication (Grade 2), Language and communication (Grade 4)
communication technology
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
tools such as phones, radio and the internet that help people share information
Learn it in: Communication technologies (Grade 5)
community
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
people who live, work or play in the same area
Full explanation with examples and practice →
Learn it in: What is a community? (Grade 1), Celebrating our community (Grade 1), Different communities (Grade 2)
community health worker
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
a trained person who gives basic health help in a community
Learn it in: Schools and healthcare (Grade 3)
community organisation
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
a group formed by people to help or serve their community
Learn it in: Social institutions (Grade 5)
commute
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
a regular journey to school or work
Learn it in: Daily routines (Grade 2), Rural and urban life (Grade 4)
comparative advantage
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
being able to produce something at a lower opportunity cost than others
Learn it in: Trade and specialisation (Grade 6)
compare
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
to look at how things are alike and different
Learn it in: Similarities and differences among people (Grade 1), Comparing past and present (Grade 1), Community similarities (Grade 2)
comparison
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
looking at two or more things to see how they are alike and different
Learn it in: Comparative historical investigation (Grade 6), Comparing government systems (Grade 6)
comparison chart
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
a table that lines up facts about different things
Learn it in: Comparing early societies (Grade 4)
compass
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
a tool with a needle that points north
Learn it in: Cardinal directions (Grade 2), Cardinal directions (Grade 3)
compass rose
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
a symbol showing directions
Learn it in: Drawing a classroom map (Grade 1), Cardinal directions (Grade 2), Map purpose (Grade 3)
compelling question
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
an important, open question that invites investigation and debate
Learn it in: Developing compelling enquiry questions (Grade 6)
compost
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
rotted plant material that feeds soil
Learn it in: Waste reduction (Grade 2), Waste and pollution (Grade 4)
compound
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
a group of houses with a shared yard
Learn it in: Homes and buildings (Grade 1), Housing (Grade 3)
compromise
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
each person gives a little to agree
Learn it in: Resolving conflicts peacefully (Grade 2), Community decision-making (Grade 3), Fair decision-making (Grade 4)
conclusion
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
what we decide after looking at the evidence
Learn it in: Comparing traditions (Grade 2), Comparing evidence (Grade 3), Local history enquiry (Grade 3)
conference
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
a formal meeting to discuss and decide things
Learn it in: Colonial encounters (Grade 5)
conflict
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
a disagreement or problem between people
Learn it in: Resolving conflicts peacefully (Grade 2), Peaceful conflict resolution (Grade 3), Peaceful conflict resolution (Grade 6)
congestion
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
too many vehicles or people in one place
Learn it in: Urban settlements (Grade 3)
connection
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
a link between people, places or ideas
Learn it in: Historical connections between Africa and the wider world (Grade 5)
connectivity
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
the ability to connect to a network such as the internet
Learn it in: Modern communication technologies (Grade 6)
consensus
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
agreement by everyone
Learn it in: Community decision-making (Grade 2), Community decision-making (Grade 3), Fair decision-making (Grade 4)
consent
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
permission freely given
Learn it in: Oral histories (Grade 3), Conducting supervised interviews (Grade 3), Responsible digital citizenship (Grade 6)
consequence
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
what happens because of an action
Learn it in: Rules at school (Grade 1), Community rules (Grade 2), Community rules (Grade 3)
conservation
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
protecting something so it lasts
Learn it in: Important local places (Grade 3), Land use (Grade 4), Resource conservation (Grade 4)
conserve
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
to protect and use carefully
Learn it in: Forest communities (Grade 2), Caring for shared resources (Grade 2), Natural resources (Grade 4)
consistent
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
the same each time
Learn it in: Map keys (Grade 2), Corroborating evidence (Grade 5)
constituency
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
an area whose voters elect a representative
Learn it in: Elections and representation (Grade 6)
constitution
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
the highest set of rules that says how a country is governed
Learn it in: National government introduction (Grade 4), National independence or state formation (Grade 5), Constitutions introduction (Grade 5)
consultation
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
asking people for their views before deciding
Learn it in: Environmental justice introduction (Grade 6)
consumer
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
a person who uses goods and services
Learn it in: Consumers (Grade 2), Specialisation (Grade 4), Producers and consumers (Grade 5)
consumption
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
using goods and services to meet needs and wants
Learn it in: Production and consumption (Grade 6)
context
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
the time, place and circumstances in which something was made
Learn it in: Primary sources (Grade 5), Source origins and purposes (Grade 6)
continent
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
one of Earth’s seven very large land areas
Learn it in: Continents introduction (Grade 2), Continents (Grade 4), Continents and oceans (Grade 6)
continue
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
to carry on without stopping
Learn it in: Changes in traditions (Grade 2)
continuity
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
when things stay the same
Learn it in: Community history (Grade 2), Changes in livelihoods (Grade 3), Continuity and change (Grade 4)
contradiction
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
a difference where two sources cannot both be right
Learn it in: Corroborating evidence (Grade 5), Corroborating evidence (Grade 6)
contrast
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
to show how things are different
Learn it in: Comparing early societies (Grade 4)
contribution
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
what someone adds to help others
Learn it in: Appreciating different occupations (Grade 2)
convention
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
an agreement between many countries
Learn it in: What are rights? (Grade 2), Children’s rights (Grade 6)
cooperate
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
to work together
Learn it in: Respect and cooperation (Grade 1), Working together (Grade 1), Cooperation in communities (Grade 2)
cooperation
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
working together with others for shared aims
Learn it in: Resistance, cooperation, and social change (Grade 5), Why countries cooperate (Grade 6), Global connections review (Grade 6)
cooperative
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
a group that works together and shares benefits
Learn it in: Sustainable livelihoods (Grade 4)
coordinates
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
numbers that give an exact position on a map
Learn it in: Locating our country (Grade 3), Latitude and longitude (Grade 6)
copyright
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
the legal right of creators to control the use of their work
Learn it in: Responsible digital citizenship (Grade 6)
correlation
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
a link between two sets of data that tend to change together
Learn it in: Spatial patterns and geographical analysis (Grade 6)
corroborate
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
to support with another source
Learn it in: Comparing evidence (Grade 3), Comparing accounts (Grade 4), Corroborating evidence (Grade 5)
corroboration
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
support for a claim from more than one independent source
Learn it in: Corroborating evidence (Grade 6), Checking sources (Grade 6)
corruption
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
using power or public money dishonestly for personal gain
Learn it in: Leadership and accountability (Grade 4), Accountability (Grade 5), Accountability and rule of law (Grade 6)
cost
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
the amount you must pay
Learn it in: Prices (Grade 2), Production (Grade 3), Comparing solutions (Grade 3)
cost-benefit analysis
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
comparing the costs and benefits of a choice to decide if it is worthwhile
Learn it in: Economic and environmental trade-offs (Grade 5)
council
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
a group that makes decisions for a community
Learn it in: Community organisation (Grade 2), Local authorities (Grade 3), Social organisation (Grade 4)
councillor
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
a person elected to a council to represent a ward
Learn it in: Local government (Grade 4)
counterclaim
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
an opposing idea that someone might argue
Learn it in: Constructing evidence-based explanations (Grade 6)
country
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
a land area with its own government and borders
Learn it in: Continents introduction (Grade 2), Children around the world (Grade 2)
court
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
a place where judges decide what the law means and settle disputes
Learn it in: Laws and their purposes (Grade 4), Courts and justice systems (Grade 6)
cousin
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
the child of your aunt or uncle
Learn it in: Family members and caregivers (Grade 1)
craft
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
making things by hand with skill
Learn it in: Music and art (Grade 2), Traditional arts (Grade 3), Art and architecture (Grade 4)
credibility
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
how far a source can be believed
Learn it in: Credibility and reliability (Grade 6)
criteria
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
points we use to make a fair comparison
Learn it in: Comparing traditions (Grade 2), Choosing how to use resources (Grade 2), Community comparison project (Grade 3)
crop
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
a plant grown for food or other use
Learn it in: Farming (Grade 3), Atlantic connections (Grade 5)
crop rotation
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
growing different crops in turn on the same land to keep soil healthy
Learn it in: Sustainable livelihoods (Grade 4)
crossroads
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
a place where roads meet
Learn it in: Capital and important settlements (Grade 3), Trade routes (Grade 4)
cultural appropriation
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
using another culture’s symbols or practices without understanding or respect, often causing offence
Learn it in: Cultural exchange (Grade 5)
cultural centre
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
a city or place known for art, learning or traditions
Learn it in: West African states and cultural centres (Grade 5)
cultural diffusion
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
the spread of ideas and practices from one place to another
Learn it in: Cultural exchange (Grade 6)
cultural exchange
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
the sharing of ideas, foods, arts and customs between peoples
Learn it in: Trade and cultural exchange (Grade 4), Historical connections between Africa and the wider world (Grade 5), Cultural exchange (Grade 5)
cultural group
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
people who share language, customs and traditions
Learn it in: Cultural groups (Grade 3)
cultural heritage site
Social StudiesFrom Grade 3
a place with special meaning from the past that people value and protect
Learn it in: Cultural heritage sites (Grade 3)
culture
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
a group’s way of life
Full explanation with examples and practice →
Learn it in: What is culture? (Grade 1), Differences in daily routines (Grade 2), Cultural groups (Grade 3)
cuneiform
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
wedge-shaped writing pressed into clay
Learn it in: Mesopotamia (Grade 4)
curator
Social StudiesFrom Grade 4
a person who plans and takes care of an exhibition
Learn it in: Heritage exhibition (Grade 4)
curious
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
wanting to learn
Learn it in: Respecting different traditions (Grade 1)
currency
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
the kind of money a country uses
Learn it in: Recognising local currency (Grade 2), Regional trade networks (Grade 5), Economic interdependence (Grade 6)
curriculum
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
what is taught in school
Learn it in: Changes in schools (Grade 2)
custom
Social StudiesFrom Grade 1
a usual way of doing something
Learn it in: What is culture? (Grade 1), Family customs (Grade 1), Community differences (Grade 2)
customary law
Social StudiesFrom Grade 6
rules based on long-standing community customs
Learn it in: Constitutions and laws (Grade 6)
customer
Social StudiesFrom Grade 2
a person who buys goods or services
Learn it in: Traders and businesses (Grade 2), Goods and services (Grade 2), Entrepreneurship (Grade 5)
customs
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
the government service that checks goods crossing a border and collects duties
Full explanation with examples and practice →
Learn it in: Regional trade (Grade 5)
customs duty
Social StudiesFrom Grade 5
a tax charged on goods brought into a country
Learn it in: Imports (Grade 5)