Elementary School Government Resources (by date, oldest first)

Are you looking for an engaging way to help introduce your students to the U.S Constitution and the three branches of government? This packet is designed as an introduction to your curriculum with short passages and comprehension questions. It is a quick no prep packet.

Use this packet to give your students a basic understanding before jumping into a new topic. Great for homework, early finishers, homeschool, special education, morning work, the possibilities are endless.

✨This packet includes✨

• Branches of Government Fact Sheet

• The Constitution Fact Sheet

• US Constitution KWL Chart

• Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions For:

  • Executive Branch Passage 
  • James Madison Passage 
  • Judicial Branch Passage 
  • Legislative Branch Passage 
  • The Constitution Passage 
  • Philadelphia Convention

• Black and White Posters For:

  • Judicial Branch
  • Executive Branch 
  • Legislative Branch
  • The First Flag

• The Three Branches of Government Interactive Notebook Page

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Elections, voting, and political parties. Enjoy an election season-themed Two-Page Activity Set and Word Search Puzzle.

Includes :

• "Elections: A Party of Parties" Two-Page Activity Set: includes large election facts crossword puzzle, major parties word search puzzle, and campaign communications match-up puzzle.
• "Elections and Voting" Word Search Puzzle: with 50 vocabulary words used on the Activity Set.

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Topics Explored: democracy | voting | campaigns | government | primary | party politics | political parties | Republican | GOP | Democratic | Democrat | Libertarian | Green Party | politics

Find and circle dozens of United States government-related words hidden within this large Word Search Puzzle!

Concepts Explored: Washington | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | U.S. Capitol | government | federal | politics | elections | senate | house of representatives | U.S. Congress | president | administration

Enjoy a U.S. Constitution-themed Two-Page Activity Set and Government-themed Word Search Puzzle with this discounted bundle! Includes the following products:

• U.S. Constitution Two-Page Activity Set

• U.S. Government Word Search Puzzle

Concepts explored: George Washington | Capitol | branches of government | democracy | Constitution | U.S. Constitution | Declaration of Independence | government | Benjamin Franklin | Congress | Senate | House of Representatives | Washington D.C. | vote | voting | politics | political | president

Elections and voting. Find and circle dozens of election, voting and campaign vocabulary words in this Word Search Puzzle!

Concepts Explored: democracy | voting | campaigns | government | primary | party politics | political parties | Republican | GOP | Democratic | Democrat | Libertarian | Green Party | politics

Election Day Presidential Election 2024. Donald J. Trump and Kamala Harris are candidates for election to the office of President of the United States in the 2024 national vote (Republican and Democratic parties only).

This resource has two biographical crossword puzzles, telling the two presidential candidates' stories from childhood to the present:

• Who is Donald Trump? Former President of the United States
• Who is Kamala Harris? Current Vice President of the United States

Students will LOVE this resource!

This passage and worksheet is an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the structure American government and the history behind our country's governmental systems.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• 3 Branches of Government Passage (2 pages)
• Multiple Choice Questions
• Vocabulary Activity
• Research Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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This set of First-Second Grade Election Day Fluency Poems introduces students to the concepts of voting, presidents, and civics in an engaging way! Perfect for building reading fluency, these poems are available in both color and black-and-white versions. Great for teaching young learners about Election Day while practicing their reading skills!

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Poems Included

1. Election Day

2. The President

3. Why We Vote

Additional Features:

• Color and Black-and-White Versions for easy printing and differentiated instruction.
• Perfect for 1st and 2nd Grade Fluency Practice, Guided Reading, Literacy Centers, or Social Studies Reading Activities.
• Helps students improve reading fluency, comprehension, and expression while learning.

Engage your students with this editable, interactive Election Day lesson designed for grades 3-6! This resource includes a clear, easy-to-follow presentation on presidential elections and a fun Four Corners game to reinforce key concepts about voting and democracy. Perfect for civics, social studies, and U.S. history lessons.

What's Included:

• 10 lesson slides
• 8 Four Corner Questions with Multiple Choice Answers + Answer Key Slides
• A, B, C, D Printable Classroom Labels
• Editable lesson slides & four corners slide for you to type in your own text

Lesson Slides Included:

• Presidential elections
• Why do we vote?
• Who can be president?
• Political parties
• Candidates campaign
• How do people vote?
• Electoral College
• Why voting matters
• After election day
• What we learned

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Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies Podcast Series: "Voices in Democracy"

Bring your Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum to life with this engaging podcast series designed to accompany the "Voices in Democracy" textbook! Each chapter comes alive through narrated audio content that explores key concepts, historical events, and democratic principles.

This unique resource includes:

• 8 chapter-specific podcasts (10-15 minutes each)
• Covers all major topics in the Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum
• Engaging narration and audio production to capture students' attention
• Perfect for auditory learners, ESL students, or to reinforce textbook content
• Can be used for in-class listening activities, homework review, or remote learning

Podcasts cover:

1. Shaping Society Together
2. Democracy in Action
3. Democracy in Ancient Athens
4. The Iroquois Confederacy
5. How Does Local Government Work?
6. How Provincial Government Works
7. Making a Just and Fair Canada
8. Voices for Change

Enhance your social studies instruction and give students an exciting new way to engage with democratic concepts. This podcast series offers a fresh approach to exploring citizenship, government, and historical influences on modern Canadian democracy.

Ideal for teachers looking to incorporate more audio content, support diverse learning styles, or provide an alternative way for students to review key material.

Download includes MP3 files for easy use on any device.

Bring history and civics to life through the power of podcasting!

Dive into the world of community service with our engaging Community Helpers Cut and Paste Worksheet, a creative educational resource designed to enlighten and inspire young minds about the diverse roles in their community. This two-page interactive worksheet introduces children to various community helpers and encourages them to envision their future careers by matching helpers with their respective tools. From firefighters to teachers, doctors to gardeners, students will cut and paste to connect each profession with its unique equipment, fostering an understanding of each role's significance and the tools they use to benefit society.

Product Features:

• Two-page interactive worksheet
• Introduces children to various community helpers
• Encourages career exploration by matching helpers with their tools
• Fosters understanding of each role’s significance and tools used
• Perfect for classroom activities, homeschooling sessions, or fun educational games

Benefits:

• Sparks curiosity and develops fine motor skills
• Ignites a sense of community and responsibility in young learners
• Tailored to inspire and educate about future career possibilities
• Suitable for primary classrooms, homeschooling, and educational activities

Let your students embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the myriad of possibilities their future holds with our Community Helpers Cut and Paste Worksheet.

This is a lesson over Alexander Hamilton and his role in the United States economy as the first Secretary of the Treasury. Students will read about the Hamilton's economic proposals and then the response and impact of those proposals. Students will answer the questions that follow the reading.

This product is a gallery walk of the Bill of Rights and the & Principles of Government. Included is an answer document and Placards. This activity can be a traditional gallery walk with placards spread around the room or can be done on the computer with programs such as Nearpod and Google Classroom. An answer key is included.

The assignment is a reading over the The 3 Branches of United States Government - Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the Fill in the Blank, Multiple Choice, and Matching questions that follow.

The assignment is a reading over the Types of Government - Anarchy, Democracy, Monarchy, Theocracy, Autocracy, and Oligarchy. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the Fill in the Blank, Multiple Choice, and Matching questions that follow.

This is a basic overview of the Constitution. It is divided into 6 parts ...

A. The Articles of Confederation

B. The Constitutional Convention

C. Terms and Definitions

D. The Amendment Process

E Branches of the Government

F. Principles of the Constitution

This is a US History lesson on Structure and Function of the United States Constitution. Product includes notes over topics such as the Preamble, Structure and Function of the 3 Branches, the 7 Articles of the Constitution, the Bill or Rights and other amendments, and the 7 principles of the Constitution. Also included are fill in the blanks worksheet with answer sheet. Format is a PDF with a link to a Google Slide Presentation.

In this lesson, students will use a copy of the Constitution to analyze the Preamble, 7 Articles, and the Bill of Rights.

This product utilizes the Talk, Read, Talk, Write teaching strategy to get students talking, reading, and writing about The Ratification of the Constitution. There are 4 parts to this lesson. Students will first talk in partners or groups about a topic related to the Constitution. Students will then read 4 paragraphs about the Constitution and answers some questions. Students will then discuss a question related to the Constitution. Finally, students will reflect and write on a topic related to the Constitution.

The lesson is a reading on Bill of Rights. It covers topics such as the historical Background of the Bill of Rights, Significance of the Bill of Rights, and Key Features of the Bill of Rights. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the questions that follow.