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Elementary government lessons
Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity
The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Constitution Unit
The Constitution is so much fun to teach! Are you looking for a fresh, engaging, active Constitution unit? You've found it! The activities in this unit will not only help your students learn about the Constitution… they will bring excitement and engagement to your classroom! All of the activities included in this unit are student favorites! ** This unit was recently revised! **Contents of this unit: Pages 3-5: Articles of Confederation-Passage and Cloze ActivityPages 6-8: Creating a Constitution
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Constitution Bundle
2nd Grade Social Studies Full Year Curriculum | Worksheets Lesson Plans Quizzes
Everything you need for teaching 2nd or 3rd grade social studies curriculum all in one convenient bundle! This 2nd Grade Social Studies Bundle (also works well for 3rd grade) is packed with lesson plans, worksheets, activities, foldables, vocabulary, quizzes, and more. Your students will love learning about citizenship, community, government, geography, history, and economics. With 30 units in this social studies curriculum, you will have everything you need for 30 weeks or more of fun and engag
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2nd - 3rd
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U.S. Government Unit includes 3 Branches of Government
U.S. Government - This comprehensive GOVERNMENT UNIT includes all the information needed to teach government in your classroom. No textbook is needed! It includes informational text in chronological order along with activities, projects, and assessments. Check out the preview!It is now available in GOOGLE, POWERPOINT AND PDF.DISTANCE LEARNING:GOVERNMENT UNIT TEACHER PDF: Plans, study guides, printables, answer keys and links for GOOGLE.GOVERNMENT UNIT TEXT AND ACTIVITIES: Google Slides AND Powe
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3rd - 6th
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3 Branches of Government 3D Project Cube *History Craftivity*
Bring history to life by creating a 3D Project Cube for 3 Branches of Government. The students will be excited to get out of the text book, or plain old lecturing. Excite your students with this fun 3D Project Cube. When can you use it?Review Time: Use the cube as a review activity to reinforce key concepts before an assessment or as a quick refresher.Small Groups: Assign small groups of students to work collaboratively on the cube, encouraging teamwork and discussion.Exemplary Task: Showcase ex
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4th - 12th
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American History, U.S. History Curriculum, Social Studies, Print, Google Slides
American History - No-Prep U.S. History Curriculum - You will not need a textbook with any of my Social Studies Units! It includes all the text needed to learn and understand that part of history. This American History Bundle covers nine social studies units for U.S. History. You will find informational text, activities, reading comprehension questions, graphic organizers, charts, study guides, tests, projects and so much more for Native Americans, Explorers, Colonial Times, Revolutionary War, G
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3rd - 6th
Civics and Government | Social Studies Unit Bundle
A complete social studies unit to teach your students about civics and government in the United States! This Civics and Government Unit contains 140+ pages of engaging activities, supplemental worksheets, formal and informal assessments, a study guide, unit test, and much more!This unit may be used as a replacement or supplement to a traditional textbook series. Informational worksheets and engaging activities allow your students to discover meaning within each lesson without the need for a trad
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2nd - 5th
American Revolution: Taxes, Boston Massacre, Tea Party, Battles & Events, & MORE
Looking for a comprehensive and engaging social studies unit for your third, fourth, or fifth grade students? Look no further! Our American Revolution unit has everything you need to make history come alive in your classroom.With a teacher guide, hands-on student activities (available in both printable and digital formats), learning centers, a review game, and a unit assessment, you'll have everything you need to teach your students about the causes of the American Revolution, major battles and
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies The Role of Canadian Government and Citizenship
Teaching Grade 5 students about The Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship in Canada does NOT have to be a dry, boring chore! Make this social studies strand come alive with an inquiry-based unit that has your students exploring social and environmental issues of interest to them and learning how federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments affect these issues. Students will be recording their new knowledge in an Action Plan flipbook, while also working towards a culmina
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Ontario Grade 5/6 Social Studies PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Are you an Ontario Grade 5/6 teacher tired of trying to teach two separate curriculums without losing your sanity? This Social Studies Printable Bundle has been designed to help you manage the 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum expectations in a blended, seamless manner. (Yes, both strands have been updated to address the new Grade 6 expectations from the Ontario curriculum!!)NOTE: This printable bundle is ALSO available in digital form. Check it out here:Ontario Grade 5/6 Digital Full Y
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Declaration of Independence Activity - Declaration Detectives
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach the Declaration of Independence to your middle school and high school students? This Declaration detective activity is perfect to help your class dig into what the The Declaration of Independence is really about. Through this resource, students will leave with a deeper understanding of the reasons why the colonists decided to break ties with England and become their own nation.What is Included:-Teacher Tips (2-pages) -Introductory Handout (colo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: American Revolution - Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities
Citizenship: Rights, Responsibilities, Rules, Laws, and MORE!
This unit contains eight EXPLICIT lessons that focus on the following concepts: 1. Citizens in their communities 2. Rights and responsibilities of citizens 3. Rules and laws citizens must follow in different settings 4. Citizens making responsible and irresponsible choices 5. Citizens communicating well with others 6. Citizens problem solving with others 7. Citizens showing respect and kindness with others. Each lesson provides an objective, student "I can statement," opportunities to build ba
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2nd - 4th
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Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens | Social Studies Lesson
This Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens lesson has everything you need to teach your students the basic rights and responsibilities of citizens in the United States. This resource is great for introducing your students to the basics of citizenship in the United States. A variety of lesson activities are included to improve student's understanding and keep them engaged throughout the lesson.PLEASE CLICK ON THE PREVIEW TO SEE WHAT IS INCLUDED!This resource includes:Lesson PlanBulletin Board C
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Civics and Government | Social Studies Unit Bundle
Voting: The Great Cookie Election
Make voting fun and engaging with this non-political 5 day mini-unit!Have a class election to determine the best cookie: Chocolate chip or Oreo!This product includes both COLOR and BLACK AND WHITE versions of:Voter registration cardsVoter check in listCookie ballotsQR code cards to watch 8 different commercials for Oreos and Chips Ahoy (4 per cookie) on GOOGLE SLIDESQR code cards to watch 8 different commercials for Oreos and Chips Ahoy (4 per cookie) on YOUTBUE.Direct link cards to access all 8
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Voting: The Cookie Election Digital and Paper Bundle
Canadian Government & Citizenship | Ontario Gr. 5 Social Studies Unit | Strand B
Social Studies doesn't have to be boring! With our comprehensive Grade 5 Social Studies Unit on Canadian Government and Citizenship. This unit meets the current Ontario curriculum expectations for strand B. This unit has been designed to engage students in learning about government. It uses a wide variety of instructional strategies that will help students learn the content being studied and enjoy and retain it. This isn't just another TPT worksheet package...this is a comprehensive unit that
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5th
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3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan YEAR LONG Units
A full year of Michigan themed social studies that is aligned for third graders using Michigan standards. These units align with the MC3 curriculum as well. GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEALL UNITS INCLUDE ACCESS TO DIGITAL VERSIONS OF ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES VIA GOOGLE DRIVE LINKSCheck out a Michigan Social Studies lesson FREEBIE before you buy!All Units Include:Lesson PlansComprehension PagesVocabulary CardsAssessmentsSuggested Rea
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2nd - 4th
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US Constitution Activity - Constitution Detectives
If you are looking to teach the US Constitution in a fun and engaging way, then you will want to check out our Constitution Detectives activity! Reading and understanding the US Constitution can be difficult for students. This detective activity is perfect to help your class dig into what the Constitution is really about. Through this resource, students will leave with a deeper understanding of the three branches of government and how our democracy works.Students will be learning about key vocab
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: United States Historical Documents Bundle
New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
This New Nation and United States Government bundle include everything you need to teach about how the United States formed and the basis of the United States government!Topics Covered:- Articles of Confederation- Constitution & Constitutional Convention of 1787- Three Branches of Government / Checks and Balances- Bill of Rights- War of 1812Includes:• Articles of Confederation PowerPoint and Notes• Articles of Confederation Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity• Constitution and Constitu
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3rd - 5th
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U.S. Symbols USA Sorting Activity for Kindergarten & First Social Studies
Teaching your students about symbols of the United Staes of America? Need a sort page for practice or assessment? Grab this sorting page where students will decided which of the following are (and are not) symbols:a shipthe White Housethe State of Libertya log cabinan American flaga bald eagleWashington MonumentLincoln MemorialStudents will sort, glue and color to complete.If you need other US Symbols resources check my TPT store:Lincoln, Washington and US Symbols Necklace BundleThanks for stopp
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K - 1st
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Ontario Grade 4/5 Social Studies PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Teaching a split grade classroom can be challenging, but social studies doesn't have to be! Check out this Grade 4/5 Social Studies Bundle, written to meet the expectations of the 2018 Ontario Curriculum. This full-year unit contains tons of engaging activities for your students, and it allows you to teach just ONE lesson to BOTH grades, using the big ideas of the curriculum.****PLEASE NOTE: This bundle is also available in digital format. Check it out here:Ontario Grade 4/5 Social Studies Full
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4th - 5th
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Ohio Social Studies Pack Grade 4
Now completely editable! Updated with more activities for 2023. I am in the process of adding Google slides activities in this pack to make it easier for teachers to use in distance learning. Revolutionary WarMap SkillsLandformsEconomicsRelative LocationOhio Prehistoric Native AmericansOhio Historic Native AmericansOhio Natural RegionsMore to come!Totally revised to now include a great 30-question assessment... perfect for test prep for the fourth grade Social Studies assessment! This Socia
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4th
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Also included in: Ohio Social Studies Pack BUNDLE for Grades 3-5
My Entire North Carolina Government Unit | BUNDLE
Looking for North Carolina government resources for your classroom? This bundle includes all 9 of my North Carolina Government products and lessons found individually in my store. Citizenship: Rights & ResponsibilitiesThis product introduces students to the rights and responsibilities of citizens at home, school, in the community, state, and country. It includes 6 pages of text, 13 multiple choice/open-ended questions, and a 2-page cut-n-paste activity. A total of 8 students pages is includ
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3rd - 5th
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1st Grade Social Studies CURRICULUM YEAR LONG Geography Economics History Units
1st Grade Social Studies year long bundle for 1st grade social studies. Lesson plans, comprehension, vocabulary, and activities! This includes 5 units and over 275 pages! View the list of what's included in each unit below. MC3 Social Studies Compatible! This bundle aligns with Michigan's social studies standards for 1st grade.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEWant to view a lesson before you buy? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIE!Unit
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K - 3rd
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Manifest Destiny: Oregon Territory, Mexican-American War, California Gold Rush
Manifest Destiny: the Oregon Territory, the Mexican-American War, the California Gold Rush, and MoreHaving trouble with the Kahoot link? They changed their links - here is the new one: https://create.kahoot.it/share/manifest-destiny-mexican-american-war-oregon-territory-california-gold-rush/9fdef15c-2938-4e5e-83a2-6925497ddb5dThis lesson teaches students about Manifest Destiny and its impact on America. The major themes of this lesson are the dispute over the Oregon Territory, the Mexican-Americ
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4th - 11th
Also included in: Early US History Bundle: 1492 - Civil War
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