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Elementary government lessons for Easel Activities
Constitution Unit
The Constitution is so much fun to teach! Are you looking for a fresh, engaging, active Constitution unit? You've found it! The activities in this unit will not only help your students learn about the Constitution… they will bring excitement and engagement to your classroom! All of the activities included in this unit are student favorites! ** This unit was recently revised! **Contents of this unit: Pages 3-5: Articles of Confederation-Passage and Cloze ActivityPages 6-8: Creating a Constitution
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Constitution Bundle
Judicial Branch and Supreme Court
What are the roles and responsibilities of the highest court of the Judicial Branch? Students will research and understand the role and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch's Supreme Court, the structure of the Supreme Court, and judicial review in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page • Do Now: Student-centered critical thinking question - Have you ever had someone settle an argument for you? What did they do or say to settle the argument? • The Supreme
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Constitution UNIT BUNDLE
Judicial Branch Simulation: "No Vehicles on the Sidewalk"
"The Judicial Branch interprets the law." When I say this to my students for the first time, they all have the same blank look on their faces. My students always benefit from a simulation of what it means to "interpret a law." After completing this activity, they have a firm grasp on the importance of interpreting laws and the difficult decisions made by members of the Judicial Branch.
This packet contains 2 introduction pages and 6 scenarios in which students will help "interpret" the law.
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Branches of Government Bundle
Local Government Interactive Lapbook. Digital & Printable
Social Studies Mini-Unit: Local Government. Community Laws. Government Services. Positions in Local Government. Mayor Duties.This resource includes Posters, Picture Cards, Vocabulary Cards, Lapbook Activities, Quiz, and Answer Keys. Please download the Preview for more pictures of this unit. Here is what’s included:1) 5 Full Page Lesson Posters:-What is a Government- Government Services-Community Laws-Mayor Duties- Positions in Local Government2) 6 (½ page) Government Services Picture Cards3) V
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Government Interactive Lapbooks Bundle
Bill of Rights- How Important Are Our Rights? A Two-Part Activity
Bill of Rights- Facilitate interesting and engaging conversations with this fun activity! This is a fun, unique way for students to learn about the Bill of Rights. In the first part of this activity, students work in cooperative groups to read about, discuss, and determine the rights that are most important to them. The rights are written in kid-friendly language. Students will pretend to help the alien nation of "Montack" create a new Bill of Rights, using only five rights. Thus, students must
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Constitution Bundle
Second Grade Common Core Social Studies/Civics and Governance
This is an 8 day unit to teach Common Core Social Studies Standards 2.C&G 1.1-2. There are lesson plans, a student book and a unit test. Students will explore the concept of communities, citizens, rights and responsibilities, government services, laws, rules, consequences, and authority. This is a simple way to meet those Social Studies standards. Copy, staple and teach! It's that simple!
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2nd
Third Grade Social Studies- Citizenship 3.C&G 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, & C&G 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
Looking for Good Citizens! This is a 9 day complete unit to teach Common Core Social Studies Standards 3.C&G 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and .C&G 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3. This unit teaches:
-How our government was formed
-The three branches of government with a focus on local government
-Understand the duties of local government
-How to be responsible citizens politically, socially and economically
-How to take care of the natural resources in our community
-How to be involved in Civic Engagement in our s
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3rd
Marbury v. Madison and the Power of Judicial Review
Why is the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison significant in American history? Students will analyze the close-reading passages and complete the fill in the blanks describing the historical background of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison; the story, the people, the problem, and the power of Judicial Review. An engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Cover Page• Student-centered Do Now questions: - Explain the power of Judicial Review under the U.S. Constitution - Wh
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, War Hawks, War of 1812 UNIT BUNDLE
Executive Branch and Powers of the President
What are the roles and responsibilities of the executive branch? Students will research and understand the structure of the executive branch, the roles, responsibilities and powers of the president, and the many "hats" the president often has to wear during his/her presidency. We use them as interactive notebooks!Included in this resource:• Title page• Do Now: Student-centered critical thinking question - What is the world's toughest job?• Structure of the executive branch diagram• The Executi
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Constitution UNIT BUNDLE
Bill of Rights Lessons and Activities for all the Amendments!
This resource includes one page for each of the first ten Amendments to the Bill of Rights, with a clear explanation of the bill and several critical thinking follow-up activities. I've also included a handout with Amendments 11-27 and a "Bill of Rights" vocabulary list. This is an excellent way to teach students the Bill of Rights!This product includes interactive templates with writing prompts and activities for each of the first ten amendments including the legal amendment definition. There a
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Government Projects, Constitution, 3 Branches of Government, BUNDLE!
State Government Packet. Digital & Printable
State Government: Government Structure. 3 Branches of Government. Services. Laws.This resource includes Posters, Vocabulary Cards with Pictures and Definitions, Tabbed Book, Quiz, “My State” Report, and Answer Keys. Please download the Preview for more pictures of this resource. Here is what’s included:1) 8 Full Page Lesson Posters:- State Government Structure- 3 Branches of State Government (3 individual posters)- Services- LawsPosters provide an opportunity to pair visual learning with textboo
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Complete Government Bundle
George Washington Precedents
How did President Washington set an example for other presidents to follow? Students will analyze documents to interpret and explain Washington's precedents he set as president - including a cabinet and a two-term presidency - in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page • Do Now student-centered situation question: When you first started school, how did you learn the rules of your classroom? How did you discover what was important and how things work in the scho
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Federalist Era George Washington John Adams UNIT BUNDLE
3rd Grade Government Reading Passages and Activities
This resource includes government activities that match Ohio's Learning Standards for Third Grade. It contains introduction slides for each standard and activities for citizens' rights and responsibilities, solving problems for the common good, laws, enforcing laws, and local government. Nothing in the content is Ohio-specific, so it can work for other states if the standards are similar.The standards included are:9. Members of local communities have rights and responsibilities. (3 Activities)10
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2nd - 4th
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Persuasive Essay Project, Writing About Social & Political Issues
Persuasive Writing Essays that Teach Students About Important Social and Political Issues in Our Country! With this resource I have provided a brief grade level appropriate overview of two sides of common social and political issues that many Americans are discussing. The students are then asked to create their own persuasive essay stating which side they most agree with.Perfect for distance learning as well!It is important to encourage students to “take a stand” and get involved in issues tha
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4th - 6th
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Federalism, Delegated, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers
How does the Constitution separate the powers between the state and national governments? Students will research and understand the role of delegated, reserved, and concurrent powers granted by the principle of federalism - they will apply their knowledge in a multitude of student-centered critical thinking activities!Included in this resource:• Title page • Do Now question: Based on the quotation by a defender of the Constitution, what is the definition of federalism?• Student-centered activit
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Constitution UNIT BUNDLE
Colonial Governments Thirteen Colonies
How were the colonies governed? Students will research the different colonial governments implemented within the colonies; Charter, Proprietary, and Royal colonies; Colonial government flow chart; representative government; mercantilismIncluded in this resource:• Title page • Types of colonies graphic organizers• Colonial Government Hierarchy/Flow Chart with scaffolding questions• The English Colonies Develop Their Own Government reading with scaffolding questions• Answer key for questions and
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Thirteen Colonies UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
Government Unit
Back to School Rules Activities! These activities on rules, power, and authority were created to cover the C3 purposes of government standards. They cover topics on bullying and why we need rules, so they would also work well for back to school, PBIS, and anti-bullying topics. These engaging lessons will allow your students to cover important Social Studies standards, while still working on tested reading and writing standards. Several of the activities are differentiated to accommodate your
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K - 2nd
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Election of Rutherford B. Hayes and Compromise of 1877
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about the controversial election of Rutherford B. Hayes in 1876 and the resulting Compromise of 1877 that led to the end of reconstruction. They will also use their critical thinking skills to analyze and compare and contrast political cartoons from this period in history. This material requires close reads and asks students to find the text evidence by highlighting and underlining.
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4th - 8th
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CANADIAN GOVERNMENT Introduction (Grades 5-6) PRINT and EASEL
How Canada's Government Works. This resource's point of view is Canadian and is designed for Canadian students. This resource has been updated ion 10 September 2022 to reflect the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.The resource includes:- a reading text of 560 words that is written in a question and answer format describing the basic structure of the federal government of Canada. The reading level is better suited for grades 6 or even 7, but would well with a strong grade 5 class;- a comprehension
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: CANADA’S GOVERNMENT Introduction BUNDLE Grades 5-9 PRINT and EASEL
Significance of 1st and 2nd Continental Congress and Committee of Correspondence
Students will read about the significance and key players in the 1st Continental Congress, 2nd Continental Congress, and Committee of Correspondence. They will learn about the major accomplishments of each organization and the role it played in the Revolutionary War. There is a quiz included. A labeled template for a 3 flap graphic organizer is also included that can be completed by using information from the reading material.
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: 1st and 2nd Continental Congress and Committee of Correspondence Bundle
Veteran's Day Unit for Upper Elementary Students!
Complete Veteran's Day Unit: appropriate, challenging and fun for the upper elementary grades to honor this special day. Standards based activities from creating timelines to researching specific dates and facts about particular wars, determining the meaning of military slang, responding to a passage about the Sullivan Brothers to even writing persuasive opinions about military policies, students will love the activities in this resource.Included with this resource:Military Background LessonVet
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4th - 6th
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John Marshall: Supreme Court Chief Justice and His Three Landmark Cases
Students will read and answer text dependent questions on Chief Justice, John Marshall and his three landmark cases that played a significant role in the development of the American legal system including; Marbury v. Madison, Gibbons v. Ogden, and McCulloch v. Maryland. There is also a fill in the blank quiz included.
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5th - 8th
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American Symbols
American Symbols: This engaging American symbols resource is sure to motivate students to learn about our nation's symbols. There is something for all learners here. American Symbols is one of my favorite products.
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This American Symbols resource includes:
*Mini posters (in color and black and white) of each American symbol
*American Flag cut and sort timeline
*Close reading passages on American Symbols
*Webs (thinking ma
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
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Checks and Balances
Why is no branch stronger than another? Students will research and understand the role of the concept of checks and balances, and abilities of each branch to check and balance another - they will understand the connection between the branches of government and make their own decision about which branch is the strongest!Included in this resource:• Title page • Do Now: Student-centered critical thinking question - What is the principle that created the three branches of government? What is its p
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Constitution UNIT BUNDLE
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