Bring relevance and inquiry into your three branches of government unit with these 5 easy lessons ideas.
Make social studies fun while teaching the 3 Branches of Government. This resource is ideal for social studies grades 3-5 and includes lesson plans, activities, and graphic organizers. In this PDF you will receive: *4 reading passages (1 for each branch, checks and balances, and The Bill of Rights) *4 Graphic Organizers *3 Flap Books *2 Cut and Paste activities (and an alternative color activity) *Sample Quiz *FREE growth mindset poster Information in the Flap Books: -Bill of Rights -3 Branches of Government -Levels of Government -Parts of the Constitution You may test a sample of my flip book here I’d love to connect with you! You can find me on Facebook, Instagram, or My Website.
Bring relevance and inquiry into your three branches of government unit with these 5 easy lessons ideas.
Discover the ultimate resource for engaging and educational social studies lessons tailored for 2nd graders! Introducing a comprehensive resource designed to simplify teaching about The Three Branches of Government. This meticulously crafted package offers straightforward lessons, ensuring your 2nd graders understand the division of government into three distinct branches, alongside the roles and importance of each. This interactive notebook is a must for busy teachers, saving you time without compromising on educational quality. Inside, you'll find a treasure trove of materials including lesson plans, foldables, activities, specialized vocabulary, extras for early finishers, QR codes, and suggestions for homework. Everything is ready to print and use, freeing you from the burden of lesson planning for your 2nd grade government curriculum! ⭐️ WHAT'S INCLUDED: - Easy to follow lessons - A mini vocabulary word wall - Vocabulary cards with definitions - Mini Vocabulary Posters with high-quality, real-life pictures - Vocabulary Foldables and notes page - Anchor chart ideas and resources - Government Branches Introduction Slides - Government Branches Note pg. Questions - Government Branches Comprehension Passage - Government Branches Posters - Government Branches Description Activity - Government Branches Foldable - Think About It, Writing, and Drawing Activities - Branches of Government: Puzzle - Branches of Government: I Have Who Has Game - Tic - Tac - Toe Choice Board ( 9 activities and recording sheets included) - KWL Chart - QR Codes with links in case you do not have access to a QR Coder scanner - QR Code recording sheet - Word Search Activity - Drawing Prompts Activity - Writing Prompts - An End of the Unit Quiz ⭐️ YOUR CLASS WILL LEARN ABOUT: - The Judicial Branch - The Executive Branch - The Legislative Branch See What Other Teachers Are Saying . . . ⭐ This resource was great! Very visual, clear, and engaging for my special education students. ⭐ Great resources to use for teaching the basics of our 3 branches of government. I have used this for a few years and it is effective every time! Thank you for such an easy, ready-to-go resource! ⭐ I love the graphics. I love the vocabulary. It is very informative and easy to use. This is perfect for our social studies unit. There are so many great ways to learn about our government. Thank you! HOW TO USE THIS RESOURCE: Incorporate these worksheets into your lesson plans, independent assignments, substitute plans, or as homework. Designed for convenience, this print-and-go unit is a perfect solution for teachers looking to minimize planning time while maintaining quality education. ______________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Designed by an experienced certified elementary teacher. ⭐️ Visit my website for more teaching ideas at www.pricelessponderings.com WANT TO CONNECT: Email: sarah [!at] pricelessponderings.com This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. No physical items will be mailed to you. After purchase, you will receive an email receipt from Etsy with a link to download your purchase (PDF FILE). You can also download your files from the “Purchases and Reviews” section of your Etsy profile. ______________________________________________________________ Terms of Use: • ©Priceless Ponderings 2015 By purchasing and/or downloading this electronic file, you agree to the terms of use stated below. • For personal use/single classroom use only. • No part of this document may be distributed, posted on the internet, copied, sold or edited without the direct permission from the author. • Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Act. • To purchase additional sharing licenses, please visit my store. • All contents of this document are under copyright protection including all text, graphics, content, and fonts. • All graphics and fonts are also protected by copyright from their original author/artist.
Bring relevance and inquiry into your three branches of government unit with these 5 easy lessons ideas.
In this interactive lesson supporting literacy skills in U.S. history and civics, students learn about the three branches of the United States government. Students explore the powers that the Constitution assigns to each branch—legislative, executive, and judicial—and how the three branches work together. During this process, they read informational text, learn and practice vocabulary words, and explore content through videos and engagement activities.
Celebrate President's Day! Be sure your kids understand how the three branches of the American government work together. The interactive manipulative in this resource is engaging and kids will learn a lot about the government too. It's a perfect choice to celebrate the day!This resource is intended...
There are a total of five webquests, 1 Bingo game, and a fun activity included. The webquests are The U.S Constitution, The Bill of Rights, and The Three Branches of Government- A Collection of 3 webQuests. The two WebQuests combination covers the history and writing of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The first Webquest gives your students background and the history behind the Constitution. The second Webquest explains the reasons behind the Bill of Rights and the Amendments and important freedoms included in this second document. There are a variety of questions, including some that ask your students to reflect on the material they are learning. I have also provided two optional word search puzzles for fast finishers or for a review of terms. An Answer Key is included for all of the resource. This bundle also includes a webquest collection and a set of task cards that covers the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of the United States government. The first Webquest gives your students background about the President and all of the people that serve in this area of government. The second Webquest explains about Congress and the inner workings. The third Webquest explains the Judicial Branch and the importance it plays in our Government. The three Webquests explain the importance of each part of the three Branches and how they work together to ensure a balance of power as our forefathers planned. An Answer Key is included. The Bingo game provides an engaging way to review the information in the webquests. Questions about people, places, and events will lead your students through a fun review and reinforce the concepts you're teaching. The students will enjoy this colorful game as they build their skills. This game can be printed on heavy cardstock and laminated to make a lasting reusable game. As an alternative, you can choose to print it on paper and allow the students to cross off the answers. The game includes: 30 themed cards 32 calling cards with the answers provided There is a small booklet included only in this bundle. I used it as a way to challenge my students to learn the preamble to the Constitution. I've included instructions in the video preview to correctly assemble it. Since the all required materials are included, this resource can be used as a substitute lesson plan.
This practice will help your students to review for Virginia's three branches of government. Students will have to read a variety of clues and situations and then decide which branch of government is being decided. This activity directly supports VS.10a. An answer key is included. ***Note: When purchasing, you are buying for one teacher only. Unless multiple licenses are purchased, please don't share my work with others. Instead direct them to my store so they purchase their own copy. Thank you for understanding!***
Here is a FUN and EASY way to reinforce the idea of the Three Branches of government with your students. This engaging hanging mobile assignment allows students to conceptualize the roles and responsibilities of the members of national government. This project is a great activity to do in class! The display which is fun and interactive will get students talking and motivated about the Branches of Government. Not only do students enjoy drawing and discussing the Branches of Government, but the final projects are great student products to decorate your hallway or classroom. Included: The Three Branches mobile template, answer key, teacher directions, and a pictures of the final product. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
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Bring relevance and inquiry into your three branches of government unit with these 5 easy lessons ideas.
Bring relevance and inquiry into your three branches of government unit with these 5 easy lessons ideas.
Use this all-inclusive activity to engage your students in learning how the delegates implemented the ideas of Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances to ensure that no one branch of the national government ever gained too much power. Students will first engage in a detailed close reading activity and complete an in-text graphic organizer on each of the three branches of government; The Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, and Judicial Branch. Then, students will analyze a chart to understand how each branch has powers to limit or check the others. This lesson can be delivered as independent work, group work, or teacher directed. Three Branches of Government - Close Read and Graphic Organizer Includes: - Close Reading Content - Graphic Organizers ***See The U.S. Constitution-Bundle for the ENTIRE UNIT including: - The Preamble: How well has the U.S. upheld the promises made in the Preamble? - The U.S. Constitution Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Three Branches of Government - Close Reading and Graphic Organizer - Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances Google Slides Activity - Who has the Power? A Game of Checks and Balances - Bundle - The Amendment Process Bundle - The Bill of Rights Bundle - The U.S. Constitution Exam - Google Forms ***See The U.S. Constitution - Google Bundle for digital GOOGLE APP versions of the ENTIRE UNIT*** Terms of Use ☺ ©History Teacher Deals, Inc. All rights reserved by Kelsey Smith. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own licenses. If you are a teacher, principal, or district interested in purchasing several licenses, TPT now offers multiple license options.