Elementary School Government Printables (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 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.

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 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.

This is a 20 question crossword puzzle over the Bill of Rights.

This is a bundle of 46 different 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Review Resources. It is a combination of the Review Super Bundles 1 and 2.

Resources include --

- Eras Match

- Identify, Define, and Match

- Presidents Matching

- Important Dates

- Match Puzzles (7 Sets)

- Quick Facts Study Sheet

- STAAR Review

- History Headlines

- Match Cards

- Matching Questions

- Important Locations

- This or That

- History Mystery

- Scavenger Hunt

- Questions with Word Search

- Significant Events Gallery Walk

- Visuals Review with Questions

- Social Studies STAAR Analogies- STAAR abc123 Book

- Who, What, Where?

- STAAR Timelines

- STAAR 3 way Match Cards

- STAAR Quotes

- What Comes Next?

- Age of Exploration Chart Matching

- American Revolution Chart Matching
- U.S. Constitution Chart Matching

- Industrial Revolution Chart Matching

- 3 Colonial Regions Chart Matching

- Manifest Destiny Chart Matching

- Reform Movement Chart Matching

- Andrew Jackson Chart Matching

- First 5 Presidents Chart Matching

- Civil War Chart Matching

- Bill of Rights and 7 Principles of Government Gallery Walk

- Constitution Overview

- STAAR Multiselect

- STAAR Drag and Drop

- STAAR Box Check

- Graphic Organizers

This is a bundle of 22 different 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Review Resources. Price sold separately is $56.25.

Resources include --

- STAAR abc123 Book

- Who, What, Where?

- STAAR Timelines

- STAAR 3 way Match Cards

- STAAR Quotes

- What Comes Next?

- Age of Exploration Chart Matching

- American Revolution Chart Matching
- U.S. Constitution Chart Matching

- Industrial Revolution Chart Matching

- 3 Colonial Regions Chart Matching

- Manifest Destiny Chart Matching

- Reform Movement Chart Matching

- Andrew Jackson Chart Matching

- First 5 Presidents Chart Matching

- Civil War Chart Matching

- Bill of Rights and 7 Principles of Government Gallery Walk

- Constitution Overview

- STAAR Multiselect

- STAAR Drag and Drop

- STAAR Box Check

- Graphic Organizers

This is a bundle of resources to use for a Constitution Unit. There are 13 Resources.

This is a set of 13 U.S. History Crossword Puzzles ranging from the Era of Exploration to the Era of Reconstruction.

Your students will LOVE reviewing the three branches of the U.S. Government with this three-page pop-up book! Each page includes a short description of that branch and their responsibilities and a pop-up image of their building. Instructions and pictures are included on how to make the book.

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Printable black and white notebook worksheets of the 46 United States President. Each page features a picture of the president. The page then focuses on students finding specific general information on an individual president, as well as an area for students to write unique information about the president that is interesting to them.

Specific information the student while look for:

• Nickname
• Born
• Death
• Term in office
• Birthplace
• Political Party
• Vice President
• Spouse
• Number of Children

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Printable black and white notebook worksheets of the 46 United States President. Each page features a picture of the president. The page then focuses on students finding specific general information on an individual president, as well as an area for students to write unique information about the president that is interesting to them.

Specific information the student while look for:

• Nickname
• Born
• Death
• Term in office
• Birthplace
• Political Party
• Vice President
• Spouse
• Number of Children

Sates:

Black and White worksheet on all 50 States. Each sheet asks basic information about individual states for students to fill out. This is a great resource to introduce basic facts of individual states, while students can engage thru drawing the state flower, state bird, state tree, and state shape. A blank worksheet is also included.

This is a set of 4 Declaration of Independence Reading Comprehension Passages with multiple-choice questions. It is a valuable educational resource designed to enhance the understanding of colonial history for students in 4th, 5th, and even 6th grade.

This set includes four distinct passages, each focusing on a unique aspect of the Declaration of Independence.

The passages cover:

• The Purpose of the Declaration of Independence: The passage helps the students understand the reasons that led to the creation of this historic document.
• The Main Parts of the Declaration: This passage will help the students learn about the structure and key sections of the Declaration.
• Key Figures in the Declaration: Help your students discover the important individuals who played a significant role in its creation.
• The Impact of the Declaration of Independence: Let the students explore how this document influenced events and ideologies.

Each passage is accompanied by multiple-choice questions to test comprehension, along with answer keys for self-assessment.

This set is an excellent tool for fostering a deeper understanding of one of America’s foundational texts.

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This set of 3 Kamala Harris Biography Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is about the life and achievements of Kamala Harris and can be used to teach students about her contributions and significance, especially in the context of Elections 2024.

It is ideal for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 to learn about Kamala Harris biography.

The passages include:

• Life and Family: This passage explores Kamala Harris's early life, including her upbringing, family background, and the values instilled in her by her parents.
• Education and Career: This passage details Kamala Harris's educational journey from elementary school through law school, highlighting her dedication to learning and her early career milestones.
• Political Career: This passage covers Kamala Harris's significant achievements in her political career, including her roles as U.S. Senator and Vice President and her historic milestones.

Each passage is followed by 10 multiple-choice questions that test the student’s understanding of the passage. Answer keys are also included.

These passages can be used as a whole-class activity, a small group discussion, or an independent assignment, providing a comprehensive and engaging way for students to learn about an influential figure in contemporary politics.

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The Great Americans Series of Events and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word fully researched Accounting of just the highlights of a significant event in American history designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote tied to the event means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.