1st Grade Government and Civics Resources
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TEACHING RESOURCE
Aspects of Personal Safety
This handout aligns with Security Is... lesson plan.Subjects:SafetyLawHealth and Safety -
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The Bald Eagle Reading Warm-Up
Students read a nonfiction passage about the bald eagle and answer reading comprehension questions. Use this printable…Subjects:U.S. GovernmentAnimals (Zoology)Government and Civics -
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The Declaration of Independence Little Book
Make a pop-up book that reviews the origins of the Declaration of Independence. Students will enjoy coloring the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryGovernment and Civics -
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I Am a Good Citizen
Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on showing respect for oneself and for others.Subjects:CitizenshipGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide
Use the children's book Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass to teach students about…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiterary BiographiesSuffrage and Women's Rights -
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The Betsy Ross Flag
Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on the American flag.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsFlags -
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Voting!
Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on elections and recognizing voting terms. This is a fun…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. GovernmentU.S. Elections -
BOOK GUIDES
Three Cups of Tea & Listen to the Wind Discussion Guide
Explore themes of peace and generosity as you discuss the story of Greg Mortenson and his journey to change the world.…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureReading and Literature -
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Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Study the life of Barack Obama with the resources in this literature guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
ACTIVITIES
Veterans Day Comprehension Questions
These comprehension questions accompany "The Story of Veterans Day" lesson plan. Ask your students why we celebrate…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionWorld War I (1914-1918)World War II (1939-1945) -
BOOK GUIDES
So You Want to Be President? Literature Guide
Find ten tips for using So You Wanna Be President?, the 2001 Caldecott Medal winner, in your class. This is a fun book…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryGovernment and Civics -
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President Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. Biography
Born: Aug. 4, 1961 Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. made history in June 2008, when he became…Subjects:African-American HistoryU.S. PresidentsU.S. Government -
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Make Your Own Flag
Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on designing a flag.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsFlags -
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Australian Flag
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating the Australian flag.Subjects:FlagsGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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Flags
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating flags at Leerdam bastion, Castle of Good Hope,…Subjects:FlagsGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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USSR Flag
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating the old communist flag of USSR.Subjects:FlagsGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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Chinese Flag
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating the Chinese national flag.Subjects:FlagsGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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United States Flag
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating the United States national flag -- known as stars…Subjects:FlagsGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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Spanish Flag
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating the civil version of the Spanish national flag.Subjects:FlagsGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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Japanese Flag
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating the national flag of Japan featuring a red sun on…Subjects:FlagsGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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Italian Flag
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating the Italian national flag.Subjects:FlagsGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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French Flag (Tricolore)
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating the Tricolore, national emblem and flag of France.Subjects:FlagsGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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UK Flag (Union Jack)
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating the United Kingdom national flag, known as Union…Subjects:FlagsGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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Respect the Flag
Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on flag etiquette.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsFlags