5th Grade Government Activities (by rating)

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

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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Engage your students in ratifying the Constitution:

Students will complete 8 different stations which take a closer look at each section of the United States Constitution. This can be done individually, with a partner, or in a group.

Students can discuss and support one another as they work through the preamble and articles of the Constitution.

When complete, students can complete follow up questions which will allow them to decide how the Constitution relates to them. They will explore how the Constitution outlines the jobs of our government.

Simple set up for teachers, everything included except some envelopes.

Aligns with Indiana 5th Grade Social Studies Standards 5.C.1, 5.C.3, 5.C.5.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Digital links.
• Signs for stations. (black and white and color options)
• Station activities.
• Completion certificates.
• Follow up questions.
• Answer Keys.

How is this product useful:

• Engaging for students.
• Simple set up for teachers.
• Deeper level thinking with follow up questions.
• Great as an assessment or review of 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.

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

Celebrate Election Voting Day 2024 with this engaging word search puzzle designed for 2nd to 5th graders! It features a variety of words related to elections, politics, and candidates from the 2024 U.S. presidential race.

What's Included:

• Election Day 2024 Word Search Puzzle with 20+ themed words.
• A word list featuring both short (3-4 letter) and longer words to cater to different reading levels.
• An answer key for quick and easy checking.

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Students struggle with understanding the Bill of Rights and how it applies to their life. This bundle has:

* A self-grading interactive BOOM CARD game

* A digital Fill-In-The-Blank activity where the students break down the Bill of Rights into "common language" and I CAN statements

* 28 slide PPT presentation covering, in detail, each amendment PLUS 2 scenarios per amendment

*28 slide Google Slides Presentation covering, in detail, each amendment PLUS 2 scenarios per amendment

* Bill of Rights Anchor Poster

These activities lead to a GREAT synchronous or asynchronous discussion!

BONUS: Included in the Bundle are directions to access a FREE Kahoots review game with your students.

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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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This product was made for students to learn the following: Vocabulary words - congress, delegates, Constitution, compromise, federal system, Bill of Rights, amendments, two houses of Congress - Senate and House of Representatives, the three branches of government - Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branch, and review of the 13 colonies - New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies

In this product, students will learn about what happened after America gained its independence from Great Britain, the rules that were developed after the American Revolution - Articles of Confederation, the struggles that Congress had within their own government and what they couldn't solve, how states disagreed and what they disagreed about, John Adams went to Great Britain to set up trade agreements and how it was hard for Great Britain to take America seriously, The Constitutional Convention and where it was held, the Annapolis Convention, delegates - who they were and what they did, and how long they worked to create the United States Constitution, the delegates disagreed with one another, but they did disagree on what should be included in the Constitution, why they disagreed with one another, and how they came to a compromise, Congress - where it is located, who meets in the United States Capitol building - the two houses - the Senate and the House of Representatives - how they were different based on members, length of terms, age for members, organization, and how many per state, the federal government and what they do and what the state government and what they do, the three branches of government - Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branch - what they do, how they are different, how they work together, and how they each have specific jobs, the system of Checks and Balances that is followed within the government and why, The Bill of Rights that include the first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States, brief review of the American Revolution, what George Washington did when he served the United States as President of the United States, and where the first, second, and third capital of the United States was located and why it moved.

The notes are adapted to meet your student's individual learning needs. After reviewing and discussing the notes, they will answer comprehension questions to review what was discussed on previous pages, students will read charts, The Bill of Rights, and the 3 Branches of Government chart, and answer questions based on each of these provided. At the end of the product, students are provided with a review that includes multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and will choose 1 of the 10 Amendments in The Bill of Rights and write about why they think it is important.

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Make reviewing the three branches of government fun with this engaging, collaborative game show! This branches of government game includes the judicial branch, executive branch, and legislative branch as well as who does what and Congress. Quick and easy setup, plus clear directions makes this game perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students to practice knowledge of the three branches of government by exploring it in a fun way. Students will love working on the branches of government while working in teams with friendly competition, and won't even realize how much they're learning!

Here's what you'll get:

• 25 questions
• student recording sheet
• teacher directions

Your students will love practicing the 3 branches of government concepts with their teammates. They'll be engaged in discussions, and having friendly competition while reviewing their learning.

Prep is quick and easy... Just copy student recording sheets, display the game on the board, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!

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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!

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

This is a single unit of study for Social Studies- Government. These activities will help your students deepen their knowledge of the basics of government. The pages of this unit can be used as a supplemental activity for your current social studies curriculum, or you can use reading from the internet.  

This set does not include the reading content for the lessons. This is a supplemental resource to add to your current social studies reading material.

Topics Covered:

Lesson 1: Government

Lesson 2: Three Levels of Government

Lesson 3: Local Government

Lesson 4: Citizens

Unit Assessment Included

Additional Social Studies Resources from Kile's Classroom:

Regions of the US Digital Project

Free- Biography Trading Cards Project

Economics Unit

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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

As time passes, many great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. 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.

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.

How did Indigenous Peoples help us with the constitution:

Students will research how the Articles of Confederation, the predecessor of the Constitution, compares with the Iroquois Confederacy. Students will gather information and complete a Venn Diagram concerning this topic.

This activity aligns with 5th Grade Studies Weekly. But, Studies Weekly is not necessary to complete this assignment. A link is suggested for useful information.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 5.C.3.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Venn diagram.
• Answer Key.

How is this product useful:

• Easy prep for teacher.
• Makes connections between colonial and Indigenous government.

This lesson is a matching activity of various concepts related to the United States Constitution. Included is a chart and cards. Cut out the event cards and match them with the correct reform movement.

Get ready for an epic historical adventure with our 'U.S. History Semester 1 - Colonies to Reconstruction | Crossword & Word Search Bundle'! Packed with over 30 brain-teasing puzzles, this bundle is your ticket to explore America's past in a whole new way.

From the early colonies to the Reconstruction era, dive into key moments and iconic figures of U.S. History. Each puzzle is a whirlwind tour through the exciting and essential events that shaped the nation, providing a perfect blend of fun and educational value.

• Comprehensive Coverage: Dive into critical events, influential figures, pivotal moments, and significant concepts that defined the early chapters of U.S. History.
• Engaging Challenges: Challenge minds and spark curiosity with a variety of crossword puzzles and word searches, meticulously tailored to reinforce learning and retention.
• Educational Reinforcement: Reinforce understanding and retention of key historical themes while enhancing vocabulary and critical thinking skills.
• Flexible Application: Perfect for in-class activities, homework assignments, or individual enrichment, catering to diverse learning styles and preferences.

This bundle is a dynamic resource fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of America's early history. Unlock the door to a captivating learning experience and instill a passion for history in your students!

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