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Free 2nd grade government resources for staff
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!’
INCLUDED RESOURCES
• 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Social Studies Interactive Notebook Flip Flaps for Government
These are flip flaps for your students' S.S. interactive notebooks. They glue the flap and write the definition or give examples underneath it.
The flaps are for the three branches of the three levels of Government. They include:
Title for Local Government
Mayor
Council
Judge
Title for State Government
Governor
Legislature
Judges/Court
Title for National Government
President
Congress
Supreme Court
I've also included flaps for the definition of taxes and government service.
Enjoy!
-Amna-
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1st - 3rd
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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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Constitution Day FREEBIE: Picture Book Lesson with Lift-the-Flap Activity!
"Thank you for sharing this freebie! The words of the constitution sound so formal and are a struggle for our little ones to comprehend. Thank you for making it so much easier for them!"
Constitution Day happens every year in mid-September. Help your students answer the question: “Why did we write the Constitution?” with this free resource!
Using the illustrations from the book We the Kids by David Catrow, elementary students of all ages will be able to translate the complicated words of the
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1st - 5th
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Rules vs. Laws Sorting Activity-Freebie!
This is an easy sorting activity to help students learn the difference between rules and laws. This was created for a special education classroom so I used basic rules and laws in this sort. Two different versions are included-one with pictures and one with words. The differentiation makes this the perfect homework assignment for practice or assessment to check for understanding!Check out my Rules and Laws Adapted Unit for Special Education! Enjoy this freebie!!
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1st - 2nd
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2nd Grade Social Studies Communities FREEBIE
This is an example of lessons that are available in my 3rd Grade Michigan Social Studies lesson series. To check out units and bundles, follow the links below!2nd Grade Social Studies Communities YEAR LONG BundleUnit 1 - What is a Community?Unit 2 - Maps, Landforms, & the WorldUnit 3 - Government & CitizensUnit 4 - Economics: Goods & ServicesUnit 5 - Communities Past & PresentUnit 6 - Being a Great Citizen in Your CommunityCore Democratic Values Lap Book
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1st - 3rd
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United States Symbols Book Activity
This is a 16 page FREEBIE for your United States Symbols Unit! This free product is a meant as a HUGE THANK YOU for all of the support from my 5,500 followers on TPT! Thank you for coming back to my shop to meet your teaching needs. Without you, I wouldn't be here! I hope you enjoy!This cut and paste mini book is perfect for taking notes on the American symbols such as: ►the bald eagle►the American flag►the rose►the Liberty Bell►Uncle Sam►the Statue of Liberty►Lincoln Memorial►Mount Rushmore►the
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1st - 3rd
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FREEBIE The Three Branches of Government Foldable Book
This is a foldable book that the students can use while learning about the Three Branches of Government. There are four books, 1) The Three Branches of Government (Overview)2) Executive Branch book3) Legislative Branch book4) Judicial Branch bookLook for my Three Branches of Government Bundle coming soon! :)
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2nd - 5th
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Rights and Responsibilities Pocket Chart Sort
This is a pocket chart sorting activity to use in whole or small group to review some Rights and Responsibilities for being US Citizens. There is also a worksheet students can do to determine rights and responsibilities of classroom citizens.
I hope this will help you with your Social Studies Unit on Government... rights and responsibilities of citizens.
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1st - 2nd
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A Liberty's Kids * LK01 -“Boston Tea Party” Worksheet, Ans Sheet, Four Quizzes
A Liberty's Kids * LK01- “Boston Tea Party” Differentiated Worksheet, Answer Sheet, Four Quizzes***** Videos are NOT included.*****Differentiated Video Guides and Quizzes with and without Word Banks.This package includes eleven pages: 1- An Answer Key 2- A "Word Bank" Video Guide 3- A "Word Bank" Reusable Quiz 4- A "Word Bank” Individual Quiz 5- A Fill-In-The-Blank Video Guide 6- A Fill-In-The-Blank Reusable Quiz 7- A Fill-In-The-Blank Individual Quiz 8- How to
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2nd - 6th
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Constitution Day
Constitution DayAre you ready to celebrate Constitution Day in your classroom? Teaching elementary grade students government concepts can be a challenge. This resource gives a good starting point to discuss dates, people, and the purpose of our Constitution. Let’s Stay Connected!I would love to be able to share with you new products, store discounts, free products, and updates. Just click the green “Follow Me” star under my store name on this page or click the green “Follow Me” star on my sto
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PreK - 3rd
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Constitution Day Power Point and Lesson
Updated September 2014! Hyperlinks checked for accuracy in this month, too!
Did you know that September 17th is Constitution Day?? Looking for an activity or lesson with your students? Look no further!
I created this Power Point to teach my students about the Constitution after I had trouble narrowing down what I wanted to specifically teach on this day and finding an "all in one" resource! I hope that this resource will be just what you were looking for, too!
This can be supplemented with
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Voting: The Great Cookie Election {A FREE SAMPLE}
This product includes a free sample from my popular Voting The Great Cookie Election product!
In this sample you will find the cookie results graph for your classroom cookie election!
You can read more about how I use this product by clicking here.
Check out the full product here.
If you have questions or are looking for something specific, please contact me at literacyandlattes@gmail.com.
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K - 2nd
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FREE U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights Amendments Reference Note Sheet
Ready to teach your students about the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights? Check out this print and go Bill of Rights "Cheat Sheet" where each amendment is summarized in kid-friendly terms. Great for reviewing key terms, gluing in notebooks, for reference or to guide class discussions on Constitution Day.Looking for a full unit for teaching elementary-aged students about the United States Constitution? ⭐CHECK THESE OUT!⭐U.S. Constitution for Elementary Level FULL UNIT:U.S. Constitution Day FULL
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2nd - 5th
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Good Citizenship PowerPoint Presentation
This PowerPoint presentation will give your students a basic understanding of what it means to be a good citizen. Discussion opportunities are embedded within to facilitate a deeper understanding of how even the youngest among us can display good citizenship. With graphics and animation, your students will be captivated and engaged! Also included, a link to a short movie that will help students to further understand their rights and responsibilities.
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1st - 5th
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President Timelines & Branches of Government Freebie
A fun way to study the presidents!
This includes:
~note taking sheet with book ideas
~George Washington Timeline {cut and paste}
~Abraham Lincoln Timeline {cut and paste}
~Three Branches of Government Tree {flip-up}
~Pictures to help you!
*Updated Feb 2016 with a Branches of Government Tree and the three branches labeled with an icon.
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1st - 3rd
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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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3 Branches of Government Checks and Balances Game - UPDATED
Need a fun and interactive way to reinforce your lesson on checks and balances? Then this game is right up your alley! This game will get your students up out of their seats and will help them retain your government lesson. Many kids tend to zone out during social studies or have a difficult time understanding how the checks and balances between the branches work. After this game your students will be engaged and will understand exactly why we have checks and balances in our government.This is a
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2nd - 6th
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