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Free middle school government resources
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
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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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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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.
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3rd - 7th
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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
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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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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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
Three Branches of Government Graphic Organizer- FREE!!
This freebie features a brief introduction of the three branches of government- Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. The product includes a graphic organizer and an 8-slide power point that covers the roles, powers, terms, etc. of each branch/official. There are two graphic organizers- one that is open-ended and another that provides guided note.In addition, check out these other great U.S. Government resources, available in my store:1st Day of U.S. Government Class ActivitiesConstitutional or
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6th - 12th
FREE! Doodle Fold - The Constitution - Chapter 14 History Alive for INB
Chapter 14 The Constitution
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student blanks and teacher keys
plus a PowerPoint to show the answers!
NEW and UPDATED! I added color to all the files and also powerpoints to show the keys.
This is one FREE chapter as part of a larger bundle priced at $19.60 for 20 chapters,
found here: Doodle Notes - Social Studies History Alive Foldables
All content is aligned to the History Alive Social Studies (America's Past) book. The foldables match this book of History Alive: HISTORY
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5th - 6th
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
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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Liberty's Kids Episode 3 Viewing Guide for "United We Stand"
This viewing guide is designed for the students to answer questions as they watch Episode 3 of Liberty's Kids program, titled "United We Stand" about the First Continental Congress. Using this viewing guide, students will be asked to activate prior knowledge, fill in the blanks as they watch the video, and then later think about what they have learned or want to learn. The viewing guide is designed to be printed on one sheet, using the front and the back. Answer key is included.
Episodes of Lib
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4th - 6th
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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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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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Levels of Government - Canadian Worksheets - FREEBIE
This Freebie contains 5 worksheets ready for your students to learn about the 3 levels of government in Canada. They will demonstrate their learning on which level of government to call based on the situations. Students will learn about each of the levels of government and their responsibilities. Canadian Government - Full Unit BundleBritish Columbia - Government Unit Bundle - Grade 5Follow Super Simple Sheets for more resources like this one!
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4th - 8th
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American Government- Branches/Levels/Foldables Freebie!
This is a fun little set of foldables to help you teach American government to you kiddoes. The set contains ten different foldables that can be inserted into interactive notebooks or lapbooks. Focusing on the branches of government, levels, duties, leaders, and funding sources, this pack will definitely make teaching those concepts a tad bit easier.
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3rd - 6th
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CNN10 Daily Quiz - Spring 2024 Google Forms
Find the Fall 2023 only listing here. This is an excellent resource for keeping students up to date on current events and holding them accountable to engage with the news! New questions are created for each episode so you and your students don't get burned out answering the same questions day after day. View examples of this resource from last semester here.*If you teach a class that ties into current events then you will love this resource. It is intended for use with Google Drive/Classroom and
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6th - 12th
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Know Your Rights, Constitution Bill of Rights Activity
***Newly updated format! Now everything is in PDF format!
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This FREE product includes a Bill of Rights handout and a fun challenge activity that can be done individually, in pairs, or in a small group!
Students review the Bill of Rights then use the provided handout to examine real life scenarios based on the amendments. Students determine which right is being threatened and why.
Finally, students create their own scenarios based on the Bill of Rights and share t
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5th - 12th
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Articles of Confederation Simulation
A great interactive simulation to demonstrate to government or US history students the failures of the Articles of Confederation. After the lesson students will have a clear understanding of why the US needed a stronger central government. Students will take on the role of one of the 13 original states and will participate in a session of Congress to see if they can solve the pressing challenges facing the new nation.
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8th - 12th
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FREE Three Branches of Government Activity
This free Social Studies resource includes an informational reading passage about the three branches of government, plus comprehension questions! There are a total of seven questions that students will answer after reading the text, which includes information about the Constitution, separation of powers, three branches of government, and checks and balances. Four questions are multiple choice and three questions are short-answer. This resource is a great way to integrate English Language Arts wi
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4th - 7th
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How to Analyze Political Cartoons - Civics Bell Ringer Activity
Easily weave political cartoons into your U.S. History or Civics/Government class with the effective POPES method. The best part is this kit works for both historical and current-day cartoons.Perfect for unit assignments or daily bell ringers! Comes in both printable PDF and digital for Google Slides.Greatness is being an active and critical constituent. Included in this FREEBIE Activity: Teacher overview with links to online historical and current-day cartoon databasesPOPES Political Cartoon A
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
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