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Checks and Balances Reading Comprehension Worksheet Branches of Government
This article briefly describes the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government. 14 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article on Checks and Balances (1000-1100 Lexile Level)14 questions- matching, multiple choice Color and BW Versions Key IncludedPart of my Branches of Government BundleYou may also be interested in: U.S. Political Parties Government Types The President of
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: United States Government Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
Reading Comprehension Passage - Constitution Day - FREE
Practice important reading skills including TOPIC and MAIN IDEA while teaching students about this important yearly day on the Anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution. This Constitution Day freebie will teach students about the the basics of the Constitution and help them practice key CCSS skills including answering questions and text based evidence. Falls into the Lexile bands for both second and third grade.*****************************************************************************If
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2nd - 4th
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FREE: Three Branches of Government Cut and Paste Sort
Social Studies resource to help your students learn and review the differences between our nation's three branches of government. This printable worksheet helps students identify the job, the people and the location of each branch of government in an engaging cut and paste activity.
No PREP required! You may assign this worksheet as a class activity to complete altogether or for individual students as a formative assessment. An answer key is provided to model for the students or just for easy g
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3rd - 4th
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The United States Constitution Mini Book
This seven page mini book covers the concept of the United States Constitution for elementary grades. It is a great way to help explain a difficult topic. This book contains fun facts, clear font, and super cute clip art!
*Check out the preview to see all the great information!*
This download includes:
-the Preamble to the Constitution
-the three branches of government
-cool Constitution facts
-A timeline to a new country
-cute clip art that your students can color!
This mini book also inclu
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3rd - 5th
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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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Three Branches of Government Lesson and Worksheets
This full lesson plan details how to teach about the three branches of government using inquiry and hands-on learning. I taught this lesson to my class of 5th graders and I was amazed by the depth of understanding the students demonstrated. Because of the visual representations used in this lesson, the students were better able to understand the importance of the three branches of government.
This packages includes the following:
- Full detailed lesson plan
- Branches of government cards
- Wo
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5th
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Constitution Activity | FREE Worksheet | Printable & Digital | Constitution Day
This printable and digital US Constitution true or false worksheet and class discussion works well as an introductory activity for your Constitution unit. It's also perfect for Constitution Day! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.**This resource is part of the no-prep Constitution Unit Bundle. It includes SEVEN printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE Constitution word search is also included with the bundle!! Click here to preview the lessons and take ad
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4th - 7th
Also included in: US Constitution Unit Bundle | Printable and Digital Lessons
Branches of the Government Word Search
Learning about the 3 branches of the government might not be every student's favorite lesson, but they can still have fun with learning and finding the vocabulary with this word search.
Words include:
BILL
JUDICIAL
LAWS
LEGISLATIVE
CONGRESS
POTUS
PRESIDENT
SENATE
EXECUTIVE
SUPREME COURT
VETO
WHITE HOUSE
GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVES
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2nd - 5th
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FREE US Constitution Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity
Celebrate Constitution Day with this FREE (and informative) word search puzzle that includes the names of all of the signers of this most important historical document. Puzzles make fun no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, unit or lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, classroom themes, and sub files.There are a total of 37 hidden names (the repeated names of Pinckney and Morris appear only once) and include: B
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4th - 7th
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Social Studies Interactive Notebook Flip Flaps for Government
These are flip flaps for your students' S.S. interactive notebooks. They glue the flap and write the definition or give examples underneath it.
The flaps are for the three branches of the three levels of Government. They include:
Title for Local Government
Mayor
Council
Judge
Title for State Government
Governor
Legislature
Judges/Court
Title for National Government
President
Congress
Supreme Court
I've also included flaps for the definition of taxes and government service.
Enjoy!
-Amna-
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1st - 3rd
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U.S. Government -Civics FREEBIE -3 Branches -Checks & Balances -Bill Becomes Law
U.S. Government Activities - 3 Branches of Government - Checks & Balances - How a Bill Becomes a Law
This is a set of 3 graphic organizers on the U.S. government and civics. These activities can be used in an interactive notebook or as a worksheet. Each activity has a complete answer key.
No text is included for the activities. Teachers should use their class text or have students research the information.
The graphic organizers include:
1. The Three Branches of Government
2. How
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5th - 8th
Three Branches of Government Graphic Organizer- FREE!!
This freebie features a brief introduction of the three branches of government- Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. The product includes a graphic organizer and an 8-slide power point that covers the roles, powers, terms, etc. of each branch/official. There are two graphic organizers- one that is open-ended and another that provides guided note.In addition, check out these other great U.S. Government resources, available in my store:1st Day of U.S. Government Class ActivitiesConstitutional or
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6th - 12th
Government - Civics - BILL OF RIGHTS - AMENDMENTS - CONSTITUTION -
Bill of RightsAmendments to the ConstitutionCivics & Government Lesson is on Google Docs and a PDFEffective and easy to implement. Can be utilized as a self-guided lesson, an instructional guided lesson, or used as an emergency lesson. The lesson and materials are easy to follow and comprehended. The information and key concepts have been simplified to enhance learning. Objectives: Students will be able to: • Explain why the Bill of Rights were added to the Constitution.• Define the Consti
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Rules vs. Laws Sorting Activity-Freebie!
This is an easy sorting activity to help students learn the difference between rules and laws. This was created for a special education classroom so I used basic rules and laws in this sort. Two different versions are included-one with pictures and one with words. The differentiation makes this the perfect homework assignment for practice or assessment to check for understanding!Check out my Rules and Laws Adapted Unit for Special Education! Enjoy this freebie!!
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1st - 2nd
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United States Symbols Book Activity
This is a 16 page FREEBIE for your United States Symbols Unit! This free product is a meant as a HUGE THANK YOU for all of the support from my 5,500 followers on TPT! Thank you for coming back to my shop to meet your teaching needs. Without you, I wouldn't be here! I hope you enjoy!This cut and paste mini book is perfect for taking notes on the American symbols such as: ►the bald eagle►the American flag►the rose►the Liberty Bell►Uncle Sam►the Statue of Liberty►Lincoln Memorial►Mount Rushmore►the
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1st - 3rd
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Rules and Laws Free Worksheets - Civics and Citizenship
**These worksheets are included in my complete Rules and Laws Activity Pack - Civics and Citizenship Unit**Rules and Laws Free Worksheets - Civics and CitizenshipRules and laws worksheets included:How we change laws.Create your own rule.Write a story.Complete a word find (includes answers).This resource includes a digital (Google Slides) version. See the end page of the resource for the details and the link to access the digital version.This resource includes detailed answers where possible.____
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3rd - 5th
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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! Doodle Fold - The Constitution - Chapter 14 History Alive for INB
Chapter 14 The Constitution
Includes:
student blanks and teacher keys
plus a PowerPoint to show the answers!
NEW and UPDATED! I added color to all the files and also powerpoints to show the keys.
This is one FREE chapter as part of a larger bundle priced at $19.60 for 20 chapters,
found here: Doodle Notes - Social Studies History Alive Foldables
All content is aligned to the History Alive Social Studies (America's Past) book. The foldables match this book of History Alive: HISTORY
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5th - 6th
A Liberty's Kids * LK01 -“Boston Tea Party” Worksheet, Ans Sheet, Four Quizzes
A Liberty's Kids * LK01- “Boston Tea Party” Differentiated Worksheet, Answer Sheet, Four Quizzes***** Videos are NOT included.*****Differentiated Video Guides and Quizzes with and without Word Banks.This package includes eleven pages: 1- An Answer Key 2- A "Word Bank" Video Guide 3- A "Word Bank" Reusable Quiz 4- A "Word Bank” Individual Quiz 5- A Fill-In-The-Blank Video Guide 6- A Fill-In-The-Blank Reusable Quiz 7- A Fill-In-The-Blank Individual Quiz 8- How to
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2nd - 6th
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Liberty's Kids Episode 3 Viewing Guide for "United We Stand"
This viewing guide is designed for the students to answer questions as they watch Episode 3 of Liberty's Kids program, titled "United We Stand" about the First Continental Congress. Using this viewing guide, students will be asked to activate prior knowledge, fill in the blanks as they watch the video, and then later think about what they have learned or want to learn. The viewing guide is designed to be printed on one sheet, using the front and the back. Answer key is included.
Episodes of Lib
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4th - 6th
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FREE What is Veterans Day Reading Comprehension Passage Worksheets 3rd 4th 5th
You will download ONE free What is Veterans Day reading comprehension passage with five facts. This facts sheet may supplement your November activities.One format has a white background and the other a blue background.You may also these Veterans Day activities:: Veterans Day Task Cards with Facts and HistoryVeterans Day Crossword PuzzleNo Prep Veterans Day Worksheets➥ Click HERE to go back to my storefront and browse the categories on the left.▶︎ TERMS OF USE: Single classroom use only. Passwor
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3rd - 5th
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Three Branches of Government English and Spanish
Please enjoy the reading material on the Three Branches of Government. You can find the material in English and in Spanish.
3 Poderes del Estado
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3rd - 5th
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Constitution Day
Constitution DayAre you ready to celebrate Constitution Day in your classroom? Teaching elementary grade students government concepts can be a challenge. This resource gives a good starting point to discuss dates, people, and the purpose of our Constitution. Let’s Stay Connected!I would love to be able to share with you new products, store discounts, free products, and updates. Just click the green “Follow Me” star under my store name on this page or click the green “Follow Me” star on my sto
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PreK - 3rd
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American Government- Branches/Levels/Foldables Freebie!
This is a fun little set of foldables to help you teach American government to you kiddoes. The set contains ten different foldables that can be inserted into interactive notebooks or lapbooks. Focusing on the branches of government, levels, duties, leaders, and funding sources, this pack will definitely make teaching those concepts a tad bit easier.
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3rd - 6th
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