U.S. Government & Civics Unit Informational Texts, Activities, & Assessment
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U.S. Government & Civics Integrated Unit for Upper Elementary
This integrated unit of study focuses on the United States Government and Civics. The unit includes a reading skill lesson (Summarizing.) It includes 8 lessons and activities, including informational texts. A summative test is also included in the unit. Everything needed to teach the material is included - just add pencils!
Lessons included are:
1. Summarizing
2. Civic Duties & Responsibilities
3. Articles of Confederation
4. Constitutional Convention
5. The U.S Constitution
6. Separation of Powers
7. Ratifying the Constitution
8. The Bill of Rights Activity
A summative test is also included in the unit.
Lesson Overview, Answer Key, and Teaching Tips are also included, as well as suggested CCSS Reading Standards and NCSS social studies standards. 5th Grade Florida social studies standards are also included
This unit could be used with grades 4, 5, and 6.
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How to Use This Unit
Teachers can use this unit in a number of ways.
- Social Studies Lessons
- Informational Texts
- Reading Skills
- Test Review
- Homeschool Spines
- Summer Slide Reading
Lessons include focused texts and most have at least one activity that requires students to apply what they learned in the reading.
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Flexible Use
In order to accommodate the needs or teachers and homeschool families, the lessons are included in three different formats.
1. Flipbook - The flipbook is a paper saver! It is made with 4 sheets of copy paper, printed back to back. Simply fold and staple!
2. Folded Book - In case teachers only want to use some of the lessons, they are also included in a folded book format. The folded book is made by copying the lessons back to back, cutting the pages in half, and stapling!
3. Lesson Pages - Just want a full page lesson? They are also included in a pdf as well as in Google Drive.
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Other Units & Bundle Available
Other topics are available in single units, as well as an American History bundle (U.S. Geography - 1850).
Explorers & Exploration Unit
US Government & Civics Unit
These units are also available in an American History Unit Bundle These units cover U.S. Geography, Native Americans, and Exploration through Westward Expansion. The bundle is a savings of 20% off the individual purchase price for the 7 units.
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