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Free government activities
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FREE 3 Branches of Government Coloring Pages
If your students love to color, they will thoroughly enjoy these coloring pages for each of the 3 branches of government. They are great for early finishers and for brain breaks. Plus, the finished pages make a beautiful bulletin board display!What's Included:Executive Branch (2 pages with different backgrounds, 1 page without background; uneditable PDFs)Legislative Branch (2 pages with different backgrounds, 1 page without background; uneditable PDFs)Judicial Branch (2 pages with different back
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Not Grade Specific
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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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Declaration of Independence Break Up Letter
Free break up letter text and how I use it to trick my class and engage them in the Declaration of Independence. A letter is found on the floor written by hand. The teacher reads it to the class without naming names. The next day it is revealed that this is actually a letter from the American Colonies sent to King George.OTHER FREEBIES* VOCABULARY GRAPHIC ORGANIZER* NO BS HISTORY CLASSROOM POSTERSCIVICS RESOURCES* CITIZEN GAME QUIZ/GAME* POLITICAL HERITAGE QUIZ/GAMECOOL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
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5th - 12th
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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
Civics and Government Pacing Guide, Scope and Sequence FREE, Civics Curriculum
Civics and Government MEGA BUNDLE Pacing Guide/ Scope and Sequence FREEThis free scope and sequence breaks down key topics for the entire year or by semester for teaching Civics and Government. See Resources Below: CIVICS MEGA BUNDLE Civics and Government Anchor Chart BundleCivics and Government Game Card BundleCivics and Government Word Wall BundleCivics and Government Timelines Bundle (Google and Print)Civics and Government Choice Boards Bundle (Google and Print)Civics and Government Picture P
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: US Symbols & Facts BUNDLE, Monuments, Songs, Oaths, Facts, Civics BUNDLE
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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FREE What is Veterans Day Reading Comprehension Passage Worksheets 3rd 4th 5th
You will download ONE free What is Veterans Day reading comprehension passage with five facts. This facts sheet may supplement your November activities.One format has a white background and the other a blue background.You may also these Veterans Day activities:: Veterans Day Task Cards with Facts and HistoryVeterans Day Crossword PuzzleNo Prep Veterans Day Worksheets➥ Click HERE to go back to my storefront and browse the categories on the left.▶︎ TERMS OF USE: Single classroom use only. Passwor
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3rd - 5th
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The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution Activity: Freebie
This is a FREEBIE. It breaks down the different parts of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, so that they are easily remembered. It makes the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution even more personally relevant, because it asks for the students to either draw illustrations for each component, or to cut and paste visuals for each component of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution.
This is a sample to a larger paid product that I have available in my store, about the U.S. Constitution. You can find
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4th - 8th
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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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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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