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Free elementary government resources for Microsoft Word
Dystopia Vs. Utopia Genre Introduction (The Giver, Hunger Games, 1984, etc.)
My students love this lesson. They learn how societies can be oppressive, read about different types, and then create their own laws to see how they can become oppressive. This lesson provides students with an introduction to the characteristics of a dystopia and dystopia genre. It begins by contrasting utopia vs dystopia, continues with 3 examples of societies (2 dystopian, 1 utopian) and has students underline the characteristics, and ends with students creating their own well-intentioned l
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5th - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Levels of Government Organizer - Local, State, Federal - 3rd grade
This a graphic organizer I created when I taught the three levels of government: local, state, and federal. I has an image of Texas for the state level, but you could alter it for any state. There are spaces for students to record the name of each level, it's leaders, officials, and services each level of government provides. I teach third grade, but you could use this in 2nd, 4th, or 5th grades. Enjoy!
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2nd - 5th
13 Original British Colonies Blank Map
This is a map of the original 13 British Colonies that is blank and able to be filled out by students. The directions also state that students are to color the three regions and include a key and compass rose on their maps. Great way for the students to learn about the 13 Original colonies.
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5th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Tshirt Activity
This is a neat activity that has students use visual thinking to remember the Bill of Rights. Visual thinking is a learning style where the learner better understands and retains information when ideas, words and concepts are associated with images. This activity can be done in class or used as an homework assignment.
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5th - 12th
It is Time to Vote! A Little Book About the Election Process
Are you looking for a resource to use to teach your young students about the election process in America? This mini-book is just the right thing for you! I created this six-page book to help my students understand the importance of the election process and how it works in America. There are six simple pages with fill-in the blanks that you can model for your students. After reading this book, your students will be able to participate in a discussion about voting procedures, why it is a bless
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K - 2nd
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Second Grade Three Branches of Government Worksheet
Three branches of government worksheet, for students to fill in information on each branch.
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2nd - 3rd
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Authority Figures
A quick assessment of authority figures at home, school, and community.
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K - 1st
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3 Branches of Government Sorting Activity
Students cut out these boxes that each have a facts belonging to one of the 3 branches. I give them a large construction sheet of paper for them to sort the facts and glue down.
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3rd - 5th
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Constitution Vocabulary Practice - Worksheet
Students will practice using "Constitution"-related vocabulary (20 words on this list) by writing synonyms, writing complete sentences using words, drawing pictures of words, and writing news headlines with words. Some example words are: bill, veto, amend, impeach, override, federalism, confederation, tranquility, appeal, and ratify. (I also sell lots of other Constitution-related worksheets, study guides, tests, and PowerPoints.)
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5th - 11th
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Duck for President
Classroom worksheets and resources for the book Duck for President. The packet includes sequencing cards, vocabulary cards, comprehension questions, classroom jobs for a mock election, and a voter registration sheet. This is a great activity for helping students to understand the process and vocabulary of an election.
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1st - 4th
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Articles of Confederation Strenghts/Weaknesses Activity FREE
This is a worksheet of 10 hypothetical situations presented as fill in the blank for 12 traits of the Articles of Confederation (4 positive, 8 negative). I completed this work with a high school ELL Government class and they loved it! I marked it grades 5-8 for the simplified phrasing and shorter sentences.
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5th - 8th
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Preamble to the Constitution Activity
This activity involves students taking passages of the preamble, putting them into their own words, and giving an example of how they see it today. The students can word individually or in groups. At the end of the activity, students will reflect on what the most important passage is and why. This lesson is a great way for students to make connections to real world situations. Found on Literacy Lunatic.
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5th - 10th
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Three Branches of Government Assessment
This is an assessment over the three branches of the government. I used it at the end of our government unit to assess student knowledge on the following information:
Definition of the 3 Branches
Journey a bill takes to becoming a law
Definition of bill
Definition of US Constitution
This assessment has fill in the blank, matching and multiple choice questions. There is also a word bank to give extra support for students who need it.
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1st - 4th
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Presidential Elections and the Electoral College Worksheet
This two page worksheet was designed to go along with my PowerPoint on the electoral college, also available on TpT. This worksheet includes 12 response questions which feature charts, complete the sentences, and open response questions.
The download also includes an answer sheet which references the slide number the corresponding information can be found on.
Accompanying PowerPoint is available for $2.50 on TpT
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5th - 12th
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3 Branches of Government Interactive Worksheet
Attractive and functional worksheet with information that students need to know about the 3 branches of government. Students can fill in the blanks and include other information as the teacher provides instruction on this topic.
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Left Section: Judicial, the Chief Justice, the President, the Senate
Top Section: Legislative, 6, 2
Right Section: Executive, 4
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5th - 8th
Democrats and Republicans: An overview WORKSHEET
This is a free download to accompany the PPT titled, "Democrats and Republicans: An overview".
The PowerPoint is highly visual and allows students to investigate the differences in the two major political parties in our country. follow along with the slides as they complete this worksheet. Can be easily modified for various grade levels.
On the PPT, there is information and graphics to discuss:
1) platforms of both democrats and republicans,
2) a left-to-right historical political spectrum (
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2nd - 12th
How a Bill Becomes a Law- Kid Friendly Terms for the younger grades
I wrote this about the process of a bill becoming a law for my third graders. I couldn't find anything that made it easy for them to understand so this was very straightforward and helped them to understand the process more easily.
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3rd - 6th
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Three Branches of Government Quiz
20 question multiple choice quiz to assess knowledge of the three branches of government and checks and balances.
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4th - 5th
Progression of Ancient Greek Government to Democracy- 4 types of government
This assignment is a very basic overview of what the four types of governments were in ancient Greece and how one led to the other to finally wind up at democracy. There is a warm up, a reading/annotating section, and then a final section where students can summarize their learning. This would be a fantastic review or introductory activity.
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4th - 8th
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U.S. Government - Judicial Branch Web Hunt
Want your students to learn more about our government?
Introducing the judicial branch web hunt. Students will access a web site and answer questions based on the information they read.
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3rd - 8th
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Social Studies Assessment Rights and Responsibilties of Citizens
This is a social studies assessment designed to align with the following Ohio social studies standards:
Individuals have a variety of opportunities
to participate in and influence their state
and national government. Citizens have
both rights and responsibilities in Ohio
and the United States.
16. Civic participation requires individuals to
make informed and reasoned decisions by
accessing and using information
effectively.
*It includes true/false statements, matching, and open ende
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3rd - 6th
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3rd Grade - North Carolina Government Reading Passage and Quiz
Included is a 1-page passage about the North Carolina government as well as a related 5 question, standards-based quiz with the answer key on a separate page. This is great practice for both Read-To-Achieve curriculum as well as the End of Grade Test (EOG)!
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3rd
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Grade 5 Government Test!
As part of our aspects of citizenship unit, my grade 5s had to take this "citizenship test" to participate in our Citizenship ceremony. It is 5 pages and can be modified to your specific needs and is based on the Ontario Curriculum. It discussed rights and responsibilities, the electoral process, and had a variety of sections to aim to hit as many different types of learners as possible. As of right now, the answer key is not included, but it will be included shortly!
By: Cindy Whitworth
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5th
Constitution Day Webquest
This is a Constitution Day webquest geared toward lower elementary students. It can be printed out for them to write their responses on as well as used on the computer to type responses into and click for web addresses. I have some other Constitution Day materials for sale that are also intended for lower elementary students.
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1st - 3rd
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