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Free elementary government resources for Easel
Ten Amendments of the Bill of Rights Matching Game Activity
This matching game includes ten circles labeled first through tenth amendment and ten circles describing each amendment. Students have to match the amendments together based on their number and description. This is a great interactive activity to extend the student's learning of the Bill of Rights!Included:- 20 matching task cards- student recording sheet- answer keyThis matching game covers Georgia Performance Standard:SS4H5 The student will analyze the challenges faced by the new nation.d. I
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
Democracy Freebie
This democracy freebie is designed to help your students learn about the history of the democratic process. Students will learn about representation, and the importance of leaders remembering the needs of their constituents. Students will also learn about the three branches of government. This free lesson includes in class worksheets, as well as a homework assignment.
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The American Revolution Thro
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4th - 6th
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Rules and Laws Free Worksheets - Civics and Citizenship
**These worksheets are included in my complete Rules and Laws Activity Pack - Civics and Citizenship Unit**Rules and Laws Free Worksheets - Civics and CitizenshipRules and laws worksheets included:How we change laws.Create your own rule.Write a story.Complete a word find (includes answers).This resource includes a digital (Google Slides) version. See the end page of the resource for the details and the link to access the digital version.This resource includes detailed answers where possible.____
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3rd - 5th
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Freebie: Civics Bell Ringers Sample Week! Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
This resource is a free sample week of my popular Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics and American Government! Full of critical thinking, creative prompts, opportunities for reflection, and test prep, these daily Bell Ringers are focused on specific Civics topics, each week self-contained. You can use them in any order, mixing and matching to fit your curriculum. These are great discussion starters and can be used as the hook to engage your students in the lesson to come!Suitable for middle
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5th - 11th
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Presidents Worksheet Part One - George Washington to James K. Polk
This free presidents worksheet has between two to five fill-in-the-blank questions for the first through eleventh presidents.The worksheet can be used with a presentation that can be found here: The Presidents, or it can be used separately. Presidents covered include:1. George Washington2. John Adams3. Thomas Jefferson4. James Madison5. James Monroe6. John Quincy Adams7. Andrew Jackson8. Martin Van Buren9. William Henry Harrison10. John Tyler11. James K. PolkBoth a PDF and a link to download a v
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Presidents Bundle
Preamble Paraphrasing Worksheet
This worksheet requires students to paraphrase the six phrases/goals in the Preamble to the Constitution and provide an example of how our country has achieved each goal. This worksheet is perfect practice for dissecting the language used in the Preamble and having students better understand the text with real-life connections. I use this worksheet prior to assigning my students, Preamble to the Constitution Project. This project is a great assessment to check for student understanding of the Pr
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Preamble Bundle
Current Events - Social Studies Extra Credit Form
The Current Events Extra Credit activity is a great way to offer students an opportunity to earn extra points towards their grade while also encouraging research and critical thinking of current events in the world. Enjoy!SharhanStop by enagelearnability.com for more resources.Follow Engage Learnability on social media.Facebook: facebook.com/EngageLearnabilityInstagram: instagram.com/EngageLearnabilityPinterest: pinterest.com/engagelearnabilityYoutube: youtube.com/enagelearnability
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4th - 12th
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FREE DOWNLOAD: George Washington Historical Stick Figure
Included:1 Completed Historical Stick figure filled out with answers2 Blank Historical Stick Figure3 Mass copies of the "face" of the historical person to print/cut/hand out to class (regardless of grade level, sometimes students find the historical stick figure more approachable if they staple or glue the person's face onto the paper)Can be adjusted for any grade level!!!This assignment can be used in a variety of ways, including:* taking students to a computer lab to individually research* Fil
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American Revolution Primary Sources: 10-Pack Bundle each with guiding Qs
First Amendment Quiz
This short, six question quiz is the perfect introduction to teaching the First Amendment. First, students read each statement and determine whether the action is protected under the First Amendment or not. Next, you will go over these answers and students will see how much they knew about the First Amendment prior to the lesson. This fun and engaging activity requires zero teacher preparation (an answer key is included) and can quickly progress from an individual student activity to a class dis
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: First Amendment Bundle
Trivia Time US Capital Cities Worksheet plus Answer Key
This free worksheet corresponds to Trivia Time US Capitals videos or PowerPoints (6 variations for different grade and ability levels). This document could also be used as a stand-alone lesson for students to write U.S. capital cities and state abbreviations. States are listed by region, not alphabetically.Our videos and Powerpoints for purchase include..."Trivia Time Capital Cities... ...Version 1 Game Show ...Version 2 Quick Quiz ...Version 3 Writing City Names"Answer Key on page
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3rd - 7th
Also included in: Trivia Time US Capitals - 3 Videos, Worksheet & 3 PPTs
Student Council Elections
Student Council elections can be fun, but can also lead to conflict in the classroom. By incorporating Student Council elections into your Social Studies curriculum, you can engage the entire class. This allows you to focus on building community with the class as a whole, versus rushing through a time that is full of great teachable moments.
I have also included a page of suggested projects your Student Council can run once the election is over.
I have included part of my Student Council c
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5th - 7th
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Civics and American Government Current Events Lesson
The Civics and American Government Current Events Lesson includes student objectives, a facilitator's guide, and a current events form. Questions require students to think critically about what they are reading. Students will be comparing/contrasting, determining main ideas, summarizing, categorizing, determining bias, and so much more. Enjoy!SharhanStop by enagelearnability.com for more resources.Follow Engage Learnability on social media.Facebook: facebook.com/EngageLearnabilityInstagram: i
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5th - 10th
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44th President of the United States of America Barack Obama Foldable
The 44th President of the United States of America - Barack Obama mini-book is one of the USA presidents foldable series with the outside and inside design. It is up for grabs. Keep your students up to date. It is perfect for interactive Social Studies notebooks. This PDF file has a black and white/ colorful mini-book (A5 size page) as well as the colorful version. Click here ↠ Presidents ↞ to see other related resources in my store.NOTE: It has a "Scan me" QR code linked to the YouTube video ab
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: ITD Social Studies Membership Gr. 3 - 5 - Ultimate Bundle
All About Impeachment: Interactive Notebook Reading Comprehension Activity
Impeachment can be confusing.. not anymore! This mini lesson includes a NON PARTISAN, informational reading passage and comes with an accompanying interactive journal element. This is a perfect resource to answer the burning question... "What does Impeachment mean??"RESOURCES INCLUDED:✯ Reading Passage: All About Impeachment✯ Interactive Notebook: Impeachment foldable (plus answer key!!)This resource is great for:✢ Social Studies / ELA Class✢ Comprehension check✢ Early finishers✢ Extension activ
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4th - 7th
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Common Sense Foldable
This is a one page foldable sheet that students can use to answer questions about the pamphlet Common Sense. Then, they can glue it into their notebook to keep. We use the History Alive textbook in our district so the page numbers correspond to that book.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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