Elementary School Government Worksheets

The Amendments to the US Constitution are an integral part of American History and Civics courses. This pdf set of three Amendment Mazes requires students to choose the correct amendment number before progressing through the maze.

Specifically, this set includes:

· Bill of Rights Amendment Maze (maze 1)

· Two mazes for amendments 11-27 (mazes 2 and 3)

· Teacher Answer sheets

· A printer friendly (no border) copy of all resources

The Amendments Maze Sheets can be used for:

· Formative assessment

· Extension activities

· Centers activity

· Review

· Homework

· Subplans

· Anywhere you are teaching about the Constitutional Amendments!

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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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

Don't forget to check out the50 States Worksheets!

Formation of Political Parties Infographic:

Students will research the early Political Parties: Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. With the information they gain they will create an infographic showing the leader of the party and the party goals.

After completing and displaying their infographic, students can answer extension questions concerning the early political parties and early elections. These questions could be used to lead class discussions. The questions lead to deeper level thinking.

Questions concern:

• George Washington's election.
• The defeated politician becoming Vice-President.
• Different political parties working together.
• Alexander Hamilton backing Thomas Jefferson.

This resource aligns with Indiana Social Standard 5.H.17.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Link to research site.
• Infographic template.
• Extension questions.
• Answer Key.

How is this resource useful:

• Low prep for teacher.
• Good research practice.
• Extension questions lead to deeper thinking.

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 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 product is designed to teach students about the election process in the United States. The first several pages present information about the purpose of voting and explain important developments in the history of voting. The middle pages teach students about the Electoral College and the election of a U.S. President, senators, representatives, judges, and local officials. The remaining pages deal with campaigns and require students to create campaign materials and compose a speech in support of a candidate. Last Page presents a crossword puzzle which provides a comprehensive review of election

terms.

After students complete the activities in this product, you may wish to invite community leaders,such as judges, city council members, or election officials to speak to your class. Students can then use the information they have learned about elections to compose questions for the speakers and engage them in discussion.

What is included :

• Why Vote?
• The History of Voting
• Types of Government
• What Makes a Good Leader?
• Political Parties
• Women Gain Voting Rights
• Black Americans Gain Voting Rights
• Laws that Changed Voting Rules
• Who Can Vote in Elections?
• Voter Registration
• How Do Citizens Cast Their Votes?
• The Electoral College
• The Electoral College(continued)
• Electing the U.S. President
• Electing the U.S. President (continued)
• Electing Members of Congress
• Electing Members of Congress (continued)
• Electing Judges
• Electing Local Officials
• How Does a Candidate Campaign?
• Famous Campaign Strategies
• Famous Campaign Strategies (continued)
• Campaign Supporters
• Presidential Campaign Jobs
• Campaign Persuasion
• Giving a Campaign Speech
• Become a Campaign Supporter
• Review of Election Terms

Answers key

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Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to introduce and review key terms relating to President Andrew Jackson and this time period of U.S. History!

Key Terms Include:

• Nullification Crisis
• John Calhoun
• Indian Territory
• Daniel Webster
• Mcculloch V Maryland
• Convention
• Martin Van Buren
• Worcester V Georgia
• William Henry Harrison
• Spoils Sytem
• Tariff Of Abominations
• Blackhawk
• Sequoya
• Trail Of Tears
• States Rights
• Bureau Of Indian Affairs
• Whig Party
• Democratic Party
• Jacksonian Democracy
• Osceola
• Indian Removal Act
• Kitchen Cabinet

This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-11 for Presidents' Day or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!

The pictures have two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.

- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only

- One picture to be graphed in all four quadrants with positive and negative whole numbers

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Constitution Day Word Search Puzzles for Grades 1-6

Hello, awesome educators! Ready to celebrate Constitution Day with your students in a fun and engaging way? Our Constitution Day Word Search Puzzles are perfect for introducing this important holiday to your 1st to 6th graders!

What’s Inside:

• Constitution Day Word Search Puzzles: Enjoy 2 challenging and educational puzzles designed specifically for upper elementary students. These word searches will help reinforce important Constitution Day vocabulary while providing a fun and interactive learning experience.
• Helpful Hints: Includes 2 hints to support students as they work through the puzzles, making the activity both educational and enjoyable.

Details:

• Number of Worksheets: 3
• Format: PDF

These word search puzzles are a great way to make Constitution Day lessons both informative and entertaining, ensuring your students have a meaningful and memorable experience.

Note: Our Constitution Day Word Search Puzzles are a fantastic addition to your ELA curriculum, combining educational content with interactive fun. Grab your pack today and celebrate Constitution Day with engaging activities for your classroom!

A fun way to practice writing or introduce elections to your class!

3rd-4th Grade Social Studies Unit: State and Local Government

Grow your students' understanding of government with this single unit of study for Social Studies! Packed with engaging activities and student texts, this no-prep unit will take your students on a deep dive into the basics of government. From exploring the dynamics of local city government to understanding the purpose and role of state government, this unit covers all the essential topics to help your students grasp the fundamentals of how our land governs itself. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your students' learning experience and empower them with the knowledge they need to succeed in the world of government.

• Lesson 1: What is Government
• Lesson 2: Three Levels of Government
• Lesson 3: Local Government
• Lesson 4: Being a Good Citizen
• Assessment

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Additional Social Studies Resources from Kile's Classroom:

• 5th Grade Social Studies Year Long Bundle- Early American History and Geography
• Regions of the US Digital Project
• Free- Biography Trading Cards Project
• 3rd-5th Social Studies Economics No-prep Unit Lessons, Activities & Assessment

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U.S. Constitution Worksheets that go directly with DAILY BELLRINGER VIDEOS. Each video is 4-6 minutes long and have not bad language, inappropriate jokes, or political spin. The videos cover the history of the Constitution and then go article by article through the document itself.

U.S. CONSTITUTION VIDEO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V2cH-ihbrjIIy7we\_1rUrNL

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

• Articles of Confederation
• Shays’ Rebellion
• The Constitutional Convention
• The Great Compromise
• ⅗ Compromise
• Preamble of the Constitution
• Article I Section 1,2, & 3
• Article I Section 4, 5, 6, & 7
• Article I Section 8, 9, & 10
• Article II Section 1 & 2
• Article II Section 3 & 4
• Article III Section 1, 2, & 3
• Article IV Section 1, 2, 3, & 4
• Article V
• Article VI & VII
• The Bill of Rights 
• Branches of Government Graphic Organizer

This simple-to-use product is great for teaching students about Wants Vs. Needs. It includes a graphic organizer sheet as well as a page that includes various wants and needs. Students cut these out and glue them into the graphic organizer. This product also comes with an answer key for your convenience.

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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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"I'm Your Flag So Please Treat Me Right!" is a book told from the point of view of the American flag. It helps children understand the importance of the American flag and the proper way to care for the American flag. This worksheet is a simple comprehension worksheet to see if the students were listening. Each example on the worksheet is comes from the book.

The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life 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 by the subject 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.

The Amendments to the US Constitution are an integral part of American History and Civics courses. This bundle includes multiple ways for students to engage with and critically think about the Amendments to the US Constitution.

Specifically, this bundle includes:

• 3 Constitutional Amendments Maze Activities (and answer keys)
• 8 Constitutional Amendments Writing Prompts
• Constitutional Amendments Cut and Paste (and answer key)
• Bill of Rights in My Own Words Worksheet

And the 90 Second Social Studies Amendments Bundle

• My Amendments Notebook
• 90 Second Social Studies Presentation Template
• Teaching Guide (teacher reference guide, student sign up sheet, two presentation rubrics)

*all resources are in full color and have an additional printer friendly version

This bundle can be used for:

• First Week Activities
• Formative assessment
• Extension activities
• Centers activity
• Review
• Homework
• Subplans
• Anywhere you want to teach or review the Constitutional Amendments

President:

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.

Creating a New Nation-After the American Revolution:

This bundle contains a wide variety of worksheets, activities, and games concerning the events following the American Revolution.

Most products include extension questions which engage students in deeper level thinking. These questions help students make connections American history topics or their own experience. These questions are also excellent discussion starters for class time.

These products align with Indiana 5th Grade Social Studies Standards 5.C.1, 5.C.3, 5.C.5, 5.E.3, 5.H.14, 5.H.15. 5.H.16, 5.H.17.

What's included:

• Instructions for teachers.
• Instructions for students.
• Printable templates.
• Printable worksheets.
• Printable extension questions.
• Necessary rubrics.
• Necessary answer keys.
• Links for digital versions of resources.

How are these products useful:

• Low prep for teacher.
• Engaging for students.
• Meaningful work for Social Studies standards. (5.C.1, 5.C.3, 5.C.5, 5.E.3, 5.H.14, 5.H.15. 5.H.16, 5.H.17.)
• Hands on.
• Aligns with 5th Grade Studies Weekly Weeks 27-31