Teaching American government to elementary students doesn't have to be boring. Instead, engage and inspire students, while teaching essential
Teaching American government to elementary students doesn't have to be boring. Instead, engage and inspire students, while teaching essential
Teach American Government with easy and effective resources that will give your homeschool children a solid understanding.
Teaching your kids about government might sound like a boring topic. Here's how to plan an American government unit study your kids will love!
If you are ready for your government unit don't miss this post filled with videos, worksheets and more!
Included is a bundle that includes everything you need to teach a high school American Government course. This product includes Power Points, tests, worksheets, projects, webquests, and corresponding guided cloze note packets for every section of an Economics Course. Included in the Bundle: Power Points Guided Cloze Notes Packets (used to supplement the PPT) Fillable PDFs of Cloze Notes Packets for distance learning Tests for each Power Point Worksheets for each unit Projects for application Included are the main topics: Principles of Government Origins of Government Political Philosophers Federalism United States Constitution Political Parties and Interest Groups Legislative Branch Judicial Branch Executive Branch
Free to download! This infographic on Federal, State, and Local Government is ideal for students in Grades 3-8. This printable one-pager is the perfect primer for an upcoming lesson on Federal, State, and Local Government. Written by trusted authors and fact-checked by subject experts.
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Show your child the firm Christian foundation that the United States was founded upon through the one-semester study of American Government . With a detailed presentation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, your child will be able to see the emphasis on limited government that was intended by the Founding Fathers. Clearly display the 3 branches of government along with the responsibilities that citizens have to the government. Complete with section and chapter reviews, profiles on great Americans, and over 150 pictures and graphs to explain government processes and procedures, your child will see how the United States’ government allows her citizens the “unalienable rights” of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
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Teaching about the presidential election process? Even if you're just teaching U.S. forms of government, this free unit study will help.
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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Looking for an engaging and effective way to teach your students about the foundational ideas of American government? This one-pager activity or graphic organizer on John Locke and Montesquieu is just what you need! Aligned with the SS.7.C.1.1 state standards, this assignment challenges students to define the Enlightenment and explore two of its most influential thinkers: John Locke and Montesquieu. Through this activity, students will gain a deeper understanding of Locke's concepts of Natural Rights and the Social Contract, as well as Montesquieu's ideas of Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances. But that's not all! This assignment takes it one step further by asking students to connect these ideas to the American government. They will learn how each of these concepts has shaped the very foundations of our nation's political system. Answer key included. Check out my John Locke and Montesquieu Quick Reading Comprehension Worksheet for more! Please remember to review!