Read a few ideas for civics and government activities. There are free lessons and activities as well as other fun hands-on, engaging ideas.
Use this free printable Social Studies Color by Number resource alongside your lesson on our country's Founding Fathers and Mothers. Students love to do Color by Number, and this activity is an engaging way to cover these facts. This activity includes facts about John and Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George and Martha Washington, and Alexander Hamilton. Your upper elementary students will really enjoy this.
Read a few ideas for civics and government activities. There are free lessons and activities as well as other fun hands-on, engaging ideas.
Social Studies Mini-Unit: Local Government. Community Laws. Government Services. Positions in Local Government. Mayor Duties. This digital resource includes Posters, Picture Cards, Vocabulary Cards, Lapbook Activities, Quiz, and Answer Keys. Here is what’s included: 1) 5 Full Page Lesson Posters: -What is a Government - Government Services -Community Laws -Mayor Duties - Positions in Local Government 2) 6 (½ page) Government Services Picture Cards 3) Vocabulary Match-Words and Definitions Cards 4) Lapbook Activities: -Why Do We Need Governments? - Cut & Paste Vocabulary and Definitions - Government Provides Services - Community Laws - Mayor Duties Note: Any of these lapbook activities can also be used as worksheets and either be completed in class or sent home as homework. 5) Unit Quiz 6) Answer Keys
Yup. It’s October and we need to teach about government. I am not sure I can think of a drier subject to teach in Social Studies than government. This year though, there is an upcoming federa…
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These interactive notebook pages are aligned to the following Florida 3rd Grade standards: SS.3.C.1.1 Explain the purpose and need for government SS.3.C.1.2 Describe how government gains its power from the people. SS.3.C.1.3 Explain how government was established through a written Constitution. SS.3.C..2.1 Identify group and individual actions of citizens that demonstrates civility, cooperation, volunteerism, and other civic virtues. SS.3.C.3.1 Identify the levels of government (local, state, federal) SS.3.C.3.2 Describe how government is organized at the local level. SS.3.C.3.3 Recognize that every state has a state constitution. SS.3.C.3.4 Recognize that the Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the land. Purchase the bundled set here: Social Studies Interactive Notebook Other Social Studies Interactive Notebooks:Geography & Regions Interactive Notebook Culture & Human Systems Interactive Notebook Economics Interactive Notebook Government & Civics Interactive Notebook
Read a few ideas for civics and government activities. There are free lessons and activities as well as other fun hands-on, engaging ideas.
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I can’t believe is is February already! I love teaching this month, and I also love that it is a short month because February always flies by. Between President’s Day, Valentine’s Day and all of the fun activities we have planned, it just flies. Have you noticed how much easier your days have gott
This bundle is ON SALE for $24 (usually $30) through Friday, November 10th. Each monthly packet contains 60 pages (!!!) of activities that include ELA, Math, Science, & Social Studies. This is a 20 day (4 Weeks) Independent Learning Packet. This packet can be used in the following ways: sub plans supplement curriculum homework center practice small group practice school closings Please see the table of contents inside the preview for the skills covered. The subjects include ELA (Reading, Grammar, and Writing), Math, Science, Social Studies, and Health. Answer Keys are in a separate file. Links and description for digital instructions. ⭐️Please note that there are some overlaps with Science, Social, Studies, Health content for Grades 2-5⭐️ Months that are already inside the bundle:August - available NOWSeptember - available NOWOctober - available NOWNovember - available NOWDecember - available NOWJanuary - available NOWFebruary- available NOWMarch - available NOWApril - available NOWMay - available NOW June - Summer Learning PacketJuly - available NOW 🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.Please reach out if you have any questions or I can support you in any way. [email protected] Let’s connect! The Literacy Loft Blog The Literacy Loft on Instagram The Literacy Loft on Pinterest The Literacy Loft on Facebook
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The projects here presented were developed by a partnership between UT Austin and UANL-Monterrey schools of architecture, led by Professors Fernando Lara and Diana Maldonado. They students focused on designing the necessary infrastructure to allow people to cross freely between Mexico and the US. The synthesis that we developed demonstrate that the border system operates under three major industries: 1) the globalization industry which moves $500 Billion in goods between U.S. and Mexico every year; 2) the labor industry which employees millions of Hispanic workers in the U.S.; and 3) the military industry which sells the idea that the border is dysfunctional so that both governments can justify spending billions on militarization. Together, these industries are responsible for an unreasonable amount of oversight (some say harassment) of millions of people who need or want to cross the border for their livelihood, yet they have not been successful in controlling the flow of drugs northbound or weapons southbound. In order to counter the effects of militarization and improve the lives of those that use the border frequently we propose that: 1) solutions have to be localized, what works for Tijuana / San Diego might not work for Juarez / El Paso or Matamoros / Brownsville; 2) recognize that there are large swaths of land available for development along the border, mostly in the US side, and think of these as opportunities for a border infrastructure that addresses both the environmental sustainability and the social sustainability of border communities; and 3) battle the North-American dependency on the automobile and how policies that privilege cars have become a major security issue on the border.
This is a digital item only- no physical items will be mailed. See our second set of world history rules here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1753107296/funny-world-history-class-rules-posters A hilarious and cringy homage to our delightful teens and their slang, perfect for social studies and history teachers. This set is a funny collection of posters featuring famous historical figures in the United States, to hang in your middle school or high school history classrooms or on your bulletin boards. Should to get a few eye rolls and potential laughs, no cap! Printable in a 8.5x11 format, our listing ensures easy accessibility for both school and home use. We recommend printing on durable card stock or laminating computer paper. Kindly note that we cannot be held accountable for potential color variations resulting from different printers. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @mapleandhenresources Copyright ©mapleandhenresources. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
This bundle will provide you with everything you need to teach the Ohio Grade 3 Social Studies Government Standards! Packs included in this bundle: Lesson 1 Pack Good Citizens Lesson 2 Pack Citizens' Responsibilities Lesson 3 Pack Rules and Laws Lesson 4 Pack The Benefits of Laws Lesson 5 Pack Government Authority Lesson 6 Pack Government Structure Each pack can be purchased separately, or as a bundle, saving you time and money!
A social studies prints pack that includes major themes in second grade social studies. Topics are inspired by the Michigan SS Curriculum. Charts include communities, government, national government, choices, history, citizens, and landforms. You can now access these files via a Google Drive link in the download. Need units that will go with your social studies prints? Check out the links below! Unit 1 - What is a Community? Unit 2 - Maps, Landforms, & the World Unit 3 - Government & Citizens Unit 4 - Economics: Goods & Services Unit 5 - Communities Past & Present Unit 6 - Being a Great Citizen in Your Community Communities BIG BUNDLE - ALL UNITS TOGETHER! (YEAR LONG BUNDLE) Core Democratic Values Lap Book Do you use interactive notebooks? My interactive notebook bundle does with ALL the lessons and units provided in the Communities BIG BUNDLE! Social Studies Interactive Notebook Bundle Want to see a 2nd grade social studies sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIE Follow me for updates and don't forget to leave feedback!
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Save time and ensure your students have a thorough understanding of Unit 2 with this comprehensive bundle, packed with engaging and TEKS-aligned resources. This bundle includes everything you need to teach, assess, and reinforce key concepts related to the United States and Canada, including government structures, historical events, cultural comparisons, and more. What’s Included: Project-Based Learning (PBL) Activity Multiple Choice Quiz (Paper & Google Form Options) Vocabulary Presentation & Notes Unit 2 Presentations & Notes Reading Passage & Questions Color by Number Assignment 6th Grade Social Studies Guide with TEKS Key Features: All-In-One Resource: Everything you need to cover Unit 2, from teaching materials to assessments, in one convenient bundle. TEKS-Aligned: Each component is aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards for 6th-grade social studies. Flexible Formats: Includes both print and digital options, making it perfect for in-class, homework, or distance learning. Engaging and Comprehensive: From interactive presentations to hands-on projects, this bundle offers a variety of activities to keep students engaged and learning. Easy to Use: Ready-to-print materials and editable Google Slides make implementation smooth and straightforward. Perfect For: Full Unit Planning: Use this bundle to guide your teaching throughout Unit 2, ensuring all key concepts are covered. Differentiated Instruction: The variety of resources included allows you to cater to different learning styles and needs. Assessment & Review: Assess student understanding with the quiz and reinforce learning with the study guide and vocabulary activities. Remote or In-Person Learning: With both digital and printable formats, this bundle is adaptable to any learning environment.
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I like to keep my students guessing about they'll be doing in class each day. And, one of my favorite twists is to let my students use food as a manipulative. In particular, I like to have my students use gummy bears to create scenes that represent various topics. It may seem a little odd, but my students (even my too cool for just about anything Seniors) love this change of pace. Here are some different ways I've used gummy bears in my classes. 1. Civics - As a introduction to different types of political systems, my Seniors used the gummy bears to illustrate a type of government. 2. World History - My freshman used the gummy bears to review the different types of government systems in Ancient Rome (Republic, Dictator, Triumvirate, Emperor) 3. U.S. History - My 10th graders in American 1 filmed their gummy bears acting out either Shay's Rebellion or the Whiskey Rebellion. To do these activities you'll need to buy or have parents donate gummy bears, plastic bags, and paper plates. These activities do take some prep work: - Figure out how many gummy bears each student or group will need and buy the necessary number of bags. - Put the appropriate number of gummy bears in each bag. - Give each student or group a plastic bag and a paper plate. Lastly, you'll need to decide if you will let the students each their gummy bears once the activity is completed. I give my students the option to eat them when they are done and most of them do! Want to let your students play with gummy bears? Click for a free download of my Types of Government Gummy Bear Activity that I used with my Seniors. If you enjoyed this post, you should sign up for my monthly newsletter for more great ideas, tips, and exclusive freebies! You might also like these blog posts: Read More Read More Read More
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EDITABLE History Bell Ringer Templates and Warm-Ups for Students | Both Print and Digital (Google Slides) Versions Included! This elementary and middle school teaching resource contains slides of Bell Ringers for any history unit! Also great for classroom discussions and breakout room activities. Includes digital and print templates for: Mapping Mondays Timeline Tuesdays Word Wednesdays (Vocabulary) Thinking Thursdays (Responding to Historical Quotes) Fun Fact Friday Can be used for any history unit / curriculum! Perfect for Ancient Civilizations, US History, World History, Medieval Times, Government, and More! Includes a sample week of Bell Ringers for inspiration!
A "Quick Guide to Governments" can be used as a preview for the unit or as a study guide. This will also make a good CRCT review. The following 6th grade Georgia Social Studies Standards are covered: SS6CG1, SS6CG2, SS6CG3, SS6CG4, SS6CG5, SS6CG6, and SS6CG7 This could also be an excellent guide for parents and/or homeschoolers.
Are your looking to add engaging low prep DIFFERENTIATED activities to your Civics and Governments and Community Helpers Units? I created this Courthouse, Judges, and Judicial System packet to help kindergarten and 1st graders understand vocabulary words about courts, laws, rules, and consequences to go with civics and governments social studies units. This resources goes with ANY social studies curriculum and help you integrate writing and social studies while making learning fun for you and your students! You will be able to use this low prep Packet for: community helpers units government and civics units writing centers social studies centers morning work have on hand for subs ESL/ELL students You will be able to use 41 word wall cards for: writing centers/stations introductory teaching visuals for your civics and government units adapt your instruction and meet the needs of all your students This Courts Judges Set Includes: 41 Illustrated Color Word Cards 5 Write the Word Sheets 5 Trace the Word Sheets Teacher Instructions and Ideas Illustrated I CAN: Posters (8.5x11) Click Here to SAVE with the Community Helpers Bundle! These trace and write the room community helpers/civics and government workers writing activities help you integrate literacy and social studies by providing fun activities that get students up and moving. This packet is perfect to have on hands for subs too! Your students will be excited and engaged in learning all about judges, courts, juries, laws, rules, and consequences with this social studies resource! Your students will: learn how to locate resources use resources for help match illustrations/pictures to print trace and/or write words identify singular and plural nouns build vocabulary understand laws and consequences, judges, lawyers, and trials and how they are made to help and protect people in the community These community helper worksheets are a great way for Preschool, PreK, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and SPED students to practice writing, build vocabulary, and gain an understanding of judges, courts, lawyers, and juries. This courthouse write the room set provides activities that are great for inclusion lessons and special education classrooms! You may also like... Trace and Write the Room SCIENCE Post Office Trace and Write the Room Activities Fire Department and Safety Trace and Write the Room Activities K-1st Grade NGSS Worksheets CLICK here to FOLLOW me and SAVE 50% off my products the FIRST 24 HOURS POSTED! Copyright ©Oink4PIGTALES Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
Engage your students right when they walk in the door with bell ringers that will support your middle school American History curriculum! This low-prep resource only requires you to choose which bell ringer works best with your curriculum for the day. That's it! Inside this resource, you'll find 200 bell ringers to use throughout the year while you teach about United States history from the Age of Exploration up through the Civil War Era. Along with a PowerPoint version of the slides, the bell ringers are also compatible with Google Slides! There are links to digital versions of the bell ringers included for easy use in your classroom. Each bell ringer set also has a full page response sheet in Google Slides for students. What's Included: ⭐200 Bell Ringers for the Whole Year - These PowerPoint bell ringers will cover you every day of the school year. Pick and choose which one matches with your curriculum for the day. The bell ringers promote critical and creative thinking skills, vocabulary skills, historical thinking skills and positive growth mindset skills. Each of the five bell ringer sets includes 40 slides for a total of 200 options! ⭐Student Response Sheets - Printable student response sheets are included in two versions - as a whole page and in half-page formats - for each of the five bell ringer sets. A digital response sheet on Google Slides is also included so you can choose what is best for your classroom needs! ⭐A Variety of Ancient History Topics - The bell ringers cover the following content areas in your American History curriculum: 1. Exploring the New World 2. Colonial America 3. Causes of the Revolutionary War 4. The Revolutionary War 5. The Constitution 6. The Federalist Era 7. The Jefferson and Madison Eras 8. Westward Expansion 9. The Jackson Era 10. The Industrial Revolution 11. Causes of the Civil War 12. The Civil War Looking for more details about each set? Keep reading! 1. American History Critical Thinking Bell Ringers This resource includes a 40 page PowerPoint (non-editable) containing a unique writing prompt on each page that encourages students to use critical thinking skills and previously learned knowledge about American history to craft a response. There are also two versions of a response sheet that students can use when answering the prompts. A link to the slides in Google Drive is included. Please Note: Each unique critical thinking prompt requires students to have knowledge of early American history. These questions are designed to support your curriculum content. This resource is designed to be used once a week in your classroom. There are 40 slides – enough for each week of the school year! 2. American History Vocabulary Bell Ringers This resource includes a 40 page PowerPoint (non-editable) containing one vocabulary term and definition pertaining to U.S. history on each slide. There are also two versions of a response sheet that students can use during their vocabulary practice. A version for Google Slides is included as well, for the vocabulary slides. This resource is designed to be used once a week in your classroom. There are 40 slides – enough for each week of the school year! 3. American History Quote of the Day Bell Ringers This resource includes a 40 page PowerPoint (non-editable) containing 40 quotes from notable people in American history, a writing prompt on each page and two versions of a response sheet that students can use when answering the prompts. A version for Google Slides is included as well, for the slides - not writing prompts at this time. Weekly Writing Prompt: What does this quote mean? Do you agree or disagree? How does this quote relate to an event in history or in your own life? This resource is designed to be used once a week in your classroom. There are 40 slides – enough for each week of the school year! 4. American History Historical Thinking Bell Ringers This resource includes a 40 page PowerPoint (non-editable) containing questions related to maps, document excerpts, historic images and mini biographies. There are two versions of a response sheet that students can use when answering the prompts and an answer key for the teacher. A version for Google Slides is included as well, for the slides. This resource is designed to be used once a week in your classroom. There are 40 slides – enough for each week of the school year! All historic documents and images used are Public Domain. 5. Growth Mindset Bell Ringers This resource includes a 40 page PowerPoint (non-editable) containing one writing prompt pertaining to growth mindset, goal-setting and/or positive thinking per slide. There are also two versions of a response sheet that students can use when writing their thoughts to the prompt from the bell ringer. A version for Google Slides is included as well. 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Unit for Grade 1 Local communities and community helpers for grade one Social Studies: New 2023 Ontario Curriculum! ⭐️ 2023 Social Studies updates! Pg 38- 42 have been added to address the new curriculum point added! Enjoy!⭐️ (latest update August 26, 2023). Let this 140+ page unit help you with the new grade 1 curriculum! Please see preview for details of pages included, samples, and more! *Now Includes Google Slides!* DID SOMEONE SAY *DIGITAL*! Newly updated!! Select student pages are now included for use with Google Slides! 80 Interactive Slides to help your virtual learning! Check out the preview VIDEO for digital samples and details. (Please note, some pages, teachers notes and others are only available in the PDF). Student ready (locked text) and editable (unlocked where allowed/possible) options provided. DIGITAL UPDATE redownload to get the goodies! Force Copy Links are on page 3 of the PDF*. Included: Introduction ★ Anchor Chart Headers (4) ★ Student response sheets (3) ★ In Our Community Song ★ Matching buildings to needs Natural Built Features ★ Natural & Built Features Sort (whole class and 2 student sheets) ★ Reading Passage and Questions ★ Drawing our community features ★ "What If?" Writing prompts Making a Plan to Help ★ Planning sheet ★ Adorable Hippo Craftivity (cut n' paste option & Colour in option) ★ Bulletin Board Sign Learning about our Land ★ Website, Video and Read-aloud suggestions to help with traditional Indigenous and treaty territory/territories ★ Follow up activity for students to reflect (2 pages) Community Helpers ★ Original Song ★ Hats/Props (for use with song or other activities) ★ 15 community helper booklets (variety of styles provided for differentiation) Mapping Skills ★ Sample map for whole class instruction and modelling ★ Terms and definitions for matching (4) ★ 15 Building Blocks with picture and word on front, map symbol on back (Check preview of thumbnail to see how handy this set up is!) ★ Student Response Sheets (with N,S,E,W or positional language) Community Planner Final Project ★ "Engagement Hook" help wanted sign and brainstorm sheet ★ Building Reflection Sheets (3 half page) ★ Map Page ★ Assessment Checklist ★ Map Page ★ Student Self-Reflection ★ Oral Conference Prompts (6+ 3 blank) ★ Assessment Notes Pages for Oral Conference (Colour & Black and White) Big Ideas & Framing Questions ★ 3 posters for Big Ideas ★ 3 posters for Framing Questions ★ 3 Student Response pages for Framing Questions (from curriculum) ★ Assessment Checklist Additional Activities ★ Word Wall Words (plain & with picture prompt space) ★ Mini-Dictionary ★ Matching Game ★ Google Earth page ★ Reading Response page (regular and picture assisted passage) Note, This unit Available En Francais! Click here! ★ ★ Grade 1 Changing Roles and Responsibilities Unit ★ ★ For More Social Studies... Grade 2 Global Communities Unit: Click here! Grade 3 Living and Working in Ontario Unit & Resource Combo Pack: Click here! Grade 3 Early Communities: Early Settlers & First Nations: Click here! I try to update my items as quickly as possible when I can, but I cannot commit to unlimited lifetime updates of units. I will do my best, but I am a full-time teacher and mom to a young child. Please note that the purchase is for the CURRENT curriculum (as of August 2023). If future updates are made they will be added as a 'bonus', but I cannot commit to lifetime updates. Thank you for understanding :)
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Are you looking for a new way to get your students out of their seats and engaged with your social studies content? Gallery Walks are a great inquiry-based activity that is easy to set up and implement. Check out some of my tips for holding an effective Gallery Walk in your social studies class.What is a Gallery Walk?A gallery walk is a classroom-based activity where students silently walk around the classroom to view images that are placed on the wall, just like an art gallery or museum. Typica
