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Free government games
Branches of Government Color by Number - Close Reading and Text Marking
Practice reading comprehension skills with this Branches of Government Color by Number Close Reading Activity. Students will examine the non-fiction, informational text multiple times. This activity includes TWO options for students (individual coloring page or group collaborative poster). Great addition to your U.S. Constitution or Civics and Government unit!Topics include: Branches of Government, U.S. Constitution, Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, President, Supreme Court
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4th - 5th
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The Great Preamble Race- A Fun Way to Learn the Preamble to the Constitution
Do you want a fun activity to help your students learn the Preamble to the Constitution? You've found it…and it's free!
Students will practice reading the Preamble to the Constitution on student cards. Then, they will read it/recite it to adults. Students will use a fun, game board format to collect signatures.
*Please note: In this lesson, I used the original spellings that are contained in the Preamble to the Constitution.
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4th - 7th
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Ten Amendments of the Bill of Rights Matching Game Activity
This matching game includes ten circles labeled first through tenth amendment and ten circles describing each amendment. Students have to match the amendments together based on their number and description. This is a great interactive activity to extend the student's learning of the Bill of Rights!Included:- 20 matching task cards- student recording sheet- answer keyThis matching game covers Georgia Performance Standard:SS4H5 The student will analyze the challenges faced by the new nation.d. I
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
FREE U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights Amendments Reference Note Sheet
Ready to teach your students about the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights? Check out this print and go Bill of Rights "Cheat Sheet" where each amendment is summarized in kid-friendly terms. Great for reviewing key terms, gluing in notebooks, for reference or to guide class discussions on Constitution Day.Looking for a full unit for teaching elementary-aged students about the United States Constitution? ⭐CHECK THESE OUT!⭐U.S. Constitution for Elementary Level FULL UNIT:U.S. Constitution Day FULL
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2nd - 5th
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3 Branches of Government Checks and Balances Game - UPDATED
Need a fun and interactive way to reinforce your lesson on checks and balances? Then this game is right up your alley! This game will get your students up out of their seats and will help them retain your government lesson. Many kids tend to zone out during social studies or have a difficult time understanding how the checks and balances between the branches work. After this game your students will be engaged and will understand exactly why we have checks and balances in our government.This is a
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2nd - 6th
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Declaration of Independence Puzzle
Review the preamble to the Declaration of independence with this fun puzzle! Student will piece together this quote: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. --That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. When the puzzle is complete, a secret p
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3rd - 6th
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Murder Mystery Game Instructions FREEBIE
This product was designed as a template to introduce the Murder Mystery Game to your class. This product includes the following:Prompt / background story for the gameRules for playingHints you can choose to offer during the activityAnswer KeyAdditional slide designs, music, icons, etc. for your useThis product was designed as part of a "First Week of School" Bundle to introduce your course, especially government/civics - to get to know your students and how they interact with each other and to h
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FREE Good Citizen and U.S. Citizenship Crossword Puzzle
Ready to teach your students how to be good U.S. Citizens? Check out this print and go crossword puzzle that includes some key terms on citizenship and being a good citizen. Great for reviewing key terms, for morning work or early finishers. Looking for a full unit for teaching elementary-aged students about the United States Constitution? ⭐CHECK THESE OUT!⭐Good U.S. Citizenship for Elementary Level:Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities of Being a Good Citizen - Full Civics UnitRelated Resou
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2nd - 5th
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U. S. SYMBOLS: QR Codes and Game Board
UPDATED This is a sample of my Presidents Day and U. S. Symbols product. I’ve taken different QR Codes about U.S. Symbols and the U.S. Symbols game board to share with you. These can be used throughout the year for different patriotic holidays and units of study. I’ve included blank cards so teachers can add their own questions for the game board. The cards can be used in different ways, too.In the complete product you will receive 53 pages of activities:Vocabulary Word Wall18 different QR Code
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1st - 4th
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FREE US Constitution Day Word Search Puzzle
Ready to teach your students about the U.S. Constitution? Check out this print and go U.S. Constitution Word Search Puzzle. Great for reviewing key terms about the Constitution, for morning work or early finishers. Looking for a full unit for teaching elementary-aged students about the United States Constitution? ⭐CHECK THESE OUT!⭐U.S. Constitution for Elementary Level FULL UNIT:U.S. Constitution Day FULL UNIT for Elementary LevelRelated Resources I Offer:Good U.S. Citizenship for Elementary Lev
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2nd - 5th
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Duck for President
Classroom worksheets and resources for the book Duck for President. The packet includes sequencing cards, vocabulary cards, comprehension questions, classroom jobs for a mock election, and a voter registration sheet. This is a great activity for helping students to understand the process and vocabulary of an election.
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1st - 4th
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5 Regions of the United States GAMES: NORTHEAST | Free
Do you need a quick and effective way to help your kids master those states? Running short on time and energy? This freebie from my Northeast Bump set makes learning the content a breeze with very little effort. Grab some paperclips and connecting cubes, press print, and you’re ready!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Teachers rave about these games!❤️"My students had SO much fun with these games! Thank you!"❤️"This is the tool I have been wanting for 10 years. Seriously! The kids are motivat
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Electoral College Game
This is a game that will help students understand the Electoral College. The students compete against a partner for each state by rolling dice. The total on the dice represents the popular vote. Students will be able to see that you can win the popular vote and still lose the electoral college.
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7th - 9th
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Basic Government Matching Game
This is a matching game with basic government words. Your students will need to match a vocabulary word and a definition/example card. The cards just need to be copied onto colored paper and cut out. I have included the following words:
-vote, council, judge, govenor, Congress, President, Constitution, citizen, legislature, responsibility, consequence, ballot.
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1st - 3rd
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Government Jeopardy Game (3-5)
This game tests students knowledge of the 3 levels (local, state, national) of government along with the 3 branches of government (executive, judicial, legislative), in a fun way!
3-5th grade level
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3rd - 5th
I have, Who has: 50 States and Capitals by Region
This classic study tool has been modified to scaffold as students learn about different regions. Each region can be played independently or link cards to study all states and capitals. It starts at the Northeast and ends in the West.
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3rd - 6th
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American Social Studies Free Activities
Here are fun activities that you can easily incorporate into your Social Studies lessons. Students will learn about early explorers of the New World through a fun crossword puzzle. There is a word search about the women of the American Revolution, who are often overlooked in studies of the Revolution. The Bill of Rights is such an important document, but the vocabulary can be intimidating. The vocabulary of the Bill of Rights can be introduced using the word search. Finally, there is a studen
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4th - 6th
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Amendment Bingo
This Amendment Bingo is a great way to review the Amendments for any history, government, or civics class! There are 30 unique bingo cards with 24 of the 27 amendments on each (with 1 free space) and 1 card that is the card for the caller.
The way I have used this game in the past is that I will read the description of the amendment and leave it up to my students to correctly mark the correct box. Typically I will allow them to use their notes on the first few rounds, but then try a round or tw
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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FREEBIE: Quiz Game: Civil War and Reconstruction - Card and PPT Version
FREEBIE: 30+ Game Cards: CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION Edition.This Quiz Game is a great way to differentiate instruction. It is like 20 Questions - ONLY BETTER. Students are given 10 answers - one at a time. With each clue they have the opportunity to guess the person, place or thing related to the topic. Gameplay generates maximum participation for students at all levels. 10 Answers is engaging and super fun with learning happening almost by accident.The Clickable PowerPoint version is great f
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5th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE: Quiz Game - US HISTORY - Great for End of the Year
Middle School Bingo: US President's Day (1789 - 2017) - Social Studies
Ready to use... print and play BINGO for a great fun classroom activity. Engage your students through play to stimulate their learning, vocabulary, and information retention. Perfect for review activity, fun Fridays, or an emergency lessons filler.Designed for grades, 6 to 12, our In the Lab - Science Equipment Bingo game includes:36 non-repeating student bingo boards56 calling cards with image, term, and definitionIt is strongly recommended to print calling cards on card stock and laminating th
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5th - 8th
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Citizenship & Immigration Board Game
This ENGAGING and HIGHLY INTERACTIVE board game demonstrates the U.S. Citizenship process. Students can experience the path to citizenship as they roll dice to determine their fate in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen.
The game illustrates the various stages of the application process, identifies obstacles that can impede the process, and conveys the length of time each stage may take.
Supplies needed: 11x17 printout of game board, 1 die for rolling
This graphic was developed in conjun
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Judicial Branch ★ Foldable Notes / Brochure Activity ★
Review or introduce the Judicial Branch of Government with this Foldable Research Brochure. This is perfect for a quick introduction to the unit or review of what students have learned. (And it’s a great study guide for test prep!) All of the basic information that your students will need about the Judicial Branch fit in this straightforward, one page activity!This no-prep activity is perfect for helping students practice their writing and research skills. Your students will have the opportunity
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: ★ Full Semester of Government Resources ★ Growing Bundle
Marbury v Madison and other Marshall Court Cases
This handout has note taking guides, discussion questions, graphic organizers, and a vocabulary review game that covers the important cases of the Marshall court, mainly Marbury v Madison and McCulloch v Maryland. It also has activities for the Alien and Sedition Acts and the Louisiana Purchase. If this happens to be your first year teaching these subjects then I hope you find my answer key helpful.
The Marshall Court is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
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7th - 12th
Fun Free-Market (Capitalism) Simulation - (Distance Learning)
In this fun free-market simulation, students learn the basics of the free-market by participating in an imaginary market where they negotiate sales. They learn that everything in a free-market-- prices, what is made, how it is made, and who buys it-- is determined by the interactions between free consumers and free suppliers. Kids also learn the relationship between price and the number of consumers or suppliers; and they learn how monopolies and oligopolies can rig the market. Perfect to introd
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