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Branches of Government
This is a quick fun way for primary students to learn or review the three branches of government. A wonderful activity for Constitution Day.
My kiddos LOVE flip books! If I say: ‘We are going to make a flip book!’, I hear: ‘I love flip books!’
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• 2 Options
• Flip Book
• Interactive Notebook
TEACHER-FRIENDLY FEATURES
- Print & Use
STUDENT-FRIENDLY FEATURES
-Kid-Tested (thumbs up)
-Students love Flip books!
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1st - 3rd
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Checks and Balances Reading Comprehension Worksheet Branches of Government
This article briefly describes the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government. 14 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article on Checks and Balances (1000-1100 Lexile Level)14 questions- matching, multiple choice Color and BW Versions Key IncludedPart of my Branches of Government BundleYou may also be interested in: U.S. Political Parties Government Types The President of
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: United States Government Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
Reading Comprehension Passage - Constitution Day - FREE
Practice important reading skills including TOPIC and MAIN IDEA while teaching students about this important yearly day on the Anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution. This Constitution Day freebie will teach students about the the basics of the Constitution and help them practice key CCSS skills including answering questions and text based evidence. Falls into the Lexile bands for both second and third grade.*****************************************************************************If
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2nd - 4th
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FREE Military Coloring Pages (Veteran's Day, Memorial Day & Homecoming)
Inspired by a student's fathers homecoming, these coloring pages are the perfect activity to support student learning about Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, community helpers or celebrate a homecoming. Great for for struggling or beginning writers in primary or special education classrooms. Coloring pages include: Welcome homeThank you for your serviceYou are our heroHappy Veterans DayHappy Memorial Day
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PreK - 1st
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Constitution Day Activities & Coloring Book: First, Second, Third Grade Activity
Finding an age-appropriate lesson for Constitution Day can be challenging. This printable booklet is perfect for meeting the requirement to teach students about the Constitution quickly and easily. Plus, it's written in a kid-friendly way that they can easily understand. With 2 different options of complexity, you can pick the version that's best for your students.It's perfect for Constitution Day or for any social studies unit on the Constitution. It includes….Our Constitution Booklet - Easier
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1st - 3rd
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FREE: Three Branches of Government Cut and Paste Sort
Social Studies resource to help your students learn and review the differences between our nation's three branches of government. This printable worksheet helps students identify the job, the people and the location of each branch of government in an engaging cut and paste activity.
No PREP required! You may assign this worksheet as a class activity to complete altogether or for individual students as a formative assessment. An answer key is provided to model for the students or just for easy g
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3rd - 4th
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FREE Social Studies Activity | Differentiated Passage and Coloring for Review
Students love a chance to color, and this activity is an engaging way to cover many facts about some of the people who played key roles in the founding of the United States! This differentiated resource is perfect to have on hand for your Social Studies classroom.Get this resource and more in my always-discounted Social Studies Activities BundleTwo versions are included to differentiate for your students.Version 1: The passage is written on an 7th grade level. Most of the coloring page includes
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4th - 7th
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Veterans Day FREEBIE!
This freebie is perfect while you teach your students about Veterans Day! It include an information sheet for your students to read {which could be used as a fluency passage}, Veterans Can/Have/Are, Veterans Day ABC Order, and Character Traits of a Veteran.
I hope you enjoy this freebie :)
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1st - 3rd
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Three Branches of Government Posters |FREEBIE|
This freebie includes 4 colorful anchor charts on the Three Branches of Government!- Judicial- Legislative - Executive Can't get enough? Check out our Three Branches of Government passages!!Three Branches of Government
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3rd - 6th
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Constitution Day {Freebie!}
Constitution Day can be a difficult day to explain to our little learners! This little booklet and activity pages will hopefully make this topic easier to discuss and FUN!
Students will have a short booklet that explains the history of our Constitution as well as a variety of activity pages!
Don't forget...Constitution Day is September 17!
Enjoy :)
Jessica Travis
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K - 3rd
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The United States Constitution Mini Book
This seven page mini book covers the concept of the United States Constitution for elementary grades. It is a great way to help explain a difficult topic. This book contains fun facts, clear font, and super cute clip art!
*Check out the preview to see all the great information!*
This download includes:
-the Preamble to the Constitution
-the three branches of government
-cool Constitution facts
-A timeline to a new country
-cute clip art that your students can color!
This mini book also inclu
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3rd - 5th
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Branches of Government Color by Number - Close Reading and Text Marking
Practice reading comprehension skills with this Branches of Government Color by Number Close Reading Activity. Students will examine the non-fiction, informational text multiple times. This activity includes TWO options for students (individual coloring page or group collaborative poster). Great addition to your U.S. Constitution or Civics and Government unit!Topics include: Branches of Government, U.S. Constitution, Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, President, Supreme Court
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4th - 5th
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President's Day Craft George Washington and Abraham Lincoln FREE
We used one piece of red construction paper. George was on the front and Abe was on the back. We used cotton balls to give George's hair a little dimension. This craft was found online, but I couldn't find a template - So, I cannot take credit for the originality.
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PreK - 2nd
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Three Branches of Government Foldable FREEBIE
This Interactive Foldable includes a 4 page template for students to create a flip book AND a Fact Sheet containing information about the Three Branches of Gov't that students can refer to when completing their foldable.
Enjoy!
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3rd - 7th
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Three Branches of Government Lesson and Worksheets
This full lesson plan details how to teach about the three branches of government using inquiry and hands-on learning. I taught this lesson to my class of 5th graders and I was amazed by the depth of understanding the students demonstrated. Because of the visual representations used in this lesson, the students were better able to understand the importance of the three branches of government.
This packages includes the following:
- Full detailed lesson plan
- Branches of government cards
- Wo
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5th
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US Constitution Preamble Comprehension Activities
Are you looking for a hands-on approach to teaching the Constitution? These Preamble activities are a great, interactive way to study the US Constitution on Constitution Day, during Celebrate Freedom Week, or anytime during the school year. These Premable cards will help your students comprehend the Constitution.Preamble activities:Sequencing - Put the blue cards in order to create the Preamble.Matching - Match the blue cards containing phrases from the Preamble with the red cards containing the
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3rd - 5th
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Constitution Activity | FREE Worksheet | Printable & Digital | Constitution Day
This printable and digital US Constitution true or false worksheet and class discussion works well as an introductory activity for your Constitution unit. It's also perfect for Constitution Day! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.**This resource is part of the no-prep Constitution Unit Bundle. It includes SEVEN printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE Constitution word search is also included with the bundle!! Click here to preview the lessons and take ad
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4th - 7th
Also included in: US Constitution Unit Bundle | Printable and Digital Lessons
Branches of the Government Word Search
Learning about the 3 branches of the government might not be every student's favorite lesson, but they can still have fun with learning and finding the vocabulary with this word search.
Words include:
BILL
JUDICIAL
LAWS
LEGISLATIVE
CONGRESS
POTUS
PRESIDENT
SENATE
EXECUTIVE
SUPREME COURT
VETO
WHITE HOUSE
GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVES
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2nd - 5th
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The Great Preamble Race- A Fun Way to Learn the Preamble to the Constitution
Do you want a fun activity to help your students learn the Preamble to the Constitution? You've found it…and it's free!
Students will practice reading the Preamble to the Constitution on student cards. Then, they will read it/recite it to adults. Students will use a fun, game board format to collect signatures.
*Please note: In this lesson, I used the original spellings that are contained in the Preamble to the Constitution.
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4th - 7th
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3 Branches of Government Group Sort Activity
This is an activity for your class to work together to group important terms, roles, and responsibilities of the 3 branches of government. It involves cooperative learning, and will enable you to review the information with them as you come back together and check their "sort". A great review is to take their terms and, as a class, glue them on a large chart of the 3 branches of government.
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3rd - 6th
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Government - Civics - BILL OF RIGHTS - AMENDMENTS - CONSTITUTION -
Bill of RightsAmendments to the ConstitutionCivics & Government Lesson is on Google Docs and a PDFEffective and easy to implement. Can be utilized as a self-guided lesson, an instructional guided lesson, or used as an emergency lesson. The lesson and materials are easy to follow and comprehended. The information and key concepts have been simplified to enhance learning. Objectives: Students will be able to: • Explain why the Bill of Rights were added to the Constitution.• Define the Consti
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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FREE US Constitution Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity
Celebrate Constitution Day with this FREE (and informative) word search puzzle that includes the names of all of the signers of this most important historical document. Puzzles make fun no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, unit or lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, classroom themes, and sub files.There are a total of 37 hidden names (the repeated names of Pinckney and Morris appear only once) and include: B
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4th - 7th
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Veterans Day Timeline
Honor our men and women who have served in the armed forces by putting together some history of Veterans Day through a timeline of key events. Instructions, historical events and dates, letter to a veteran template, and literature suggestions included.
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2nd - 4th
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U.S. Government -Civics FREEBIE -3 Branches -Checks & Balances -Bill Becomes Law
U.S. Government Activities - 3 Branches of Government - Checks & Balances - How a Bill Becomes a Law
This is a set of 3 graphic organizers on the U.S. government and civics. These activities can be used in an interactive notebook or as a worksheet. Each activity has a complete answer key.
No text is included for the activities. Teachers should use their class text or have students research the information.
The graphic organizers include:
1. The Three Branches of Government
2. How
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5th - 8th
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