Free 5th Grade Government Activities

This Student Notebook can be used with or separate from the 90 Second Social Studies Amendments

The notebook includes a list of the 27 Amendments with room to write notes for each individual. A page of reflection questions for further study, and two extra pages of notes.

We the People:

This activity concerning the Preamble of the Constitution is a quick review for students. Great for early finishers, bell ringers, or test review.

Students will review the phrases in the Preamble of the Constitution and place them in the correct order by numbering them. As students number the phrases correctly, a meme will be revealed. So, the activity is self-checking.

For a full set of Constitution activities check out this product:

RATIFYING THE CONSTITUTION STATIONS

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 5.C.1.

What's included:

• Google Slide activity.

How is this product useful:

• No prep for teachers.
• Engaging for students.
• Self-checking.
• Quick review of Preamble.

This resource is a template for a 90 Second Social Studies assignment that includes 27 ready to edit slides on the American Amendments

What is a 90 Second Social Studies Assignment?

90 Second Social Studies Assignments introduce students to a large amount of information in a relatively short amount of time. The 90 second time limit serves as both a way to keep students on task, and to promote the idea of summarizing key details. 90 Second Social Studies Assignments can cover concepts, historical figures, landmarks, and events. 

Why does this assignment use Google Slides?

One of the issues with student presentations is the transition time between student presenters. When the presentations are all on the same google slide, transitions become seamless. Google Slides also enables students to work simultaneously on the assignment, and for teachers to observe edits and work in real time.

90 Seconds Social Studies assignments introduce students to a large amount of information in a relatively short amount of time. The one minute time limit serves as both a way to keep students on task, and to promote the idea of summarizing key details. This particular assignment, the 90 Seconds Social Studies - Amendments, contains the following:

• Teacher Quick Reference Guide
• Student Sign-up Sheet for Amendments
• 10 and 25 Point Rubric for a presentation on the Amendments

This listing also includes free access to the Google Slides:

• Student Note Taking Guide (with designated space for notes and comprehension questions)
• 90 Second Social Studies Amendments