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3 Branches of Government Civics Activities

Rated 4.89 out of 5, based on 9 reviews
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Grade Levels
5th - 12th, Homeschool
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7 pages
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This is a great intro into the three branches. I used this as my introduction lesson before we got into detail with the branches. Thanks a lot.
This was such an engaging resource to use! My students learned so much and it was a great addition to my lessons! Thanks so much!!

Description

Teaching the three branches of the U.S. government is an essential part of the U.S. History or Civics curriculum. This product is a concise and effective way of teaching the three branches of government. It can be used to meet the needs of all learners. There are a variety of activities included!

This product includes the following:

  • Reading passage: a one page reading passage about the 3 branches of government
  • Graphic organizer: students can use to take notes as they read or to summarize what they learned after they have read
  • Sorting Activity: students sort details about the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches
  • Task cards: Students analyze scenarios and apply what they have learned
  • Review questions: students can summarize the important ideas they have learned
  • Extension Questions
  • Answer keys included

This is also a great product to use if you are out of the classroom and have a substitute teacher covering your class. There's no prep work involved!

Florida Teachers: This product is aligned to the standard SS.7.C.3.3.

IMPORTANT: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to open and edit the file. You can download the software here.

You are welcome to use this for classroom use, but this is not for commercial use.

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to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.

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