6th Grade Government and Civics Resources
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ACTIVITIES
Veterans Day Comprehension Questions
These comprehension questions accompany "The Story of Veterans Day" lesson plan.…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionWorld War I (1914-1918)World War II (1939-1945) -
ACTIVITIES
Conflict Resolution Activities
Promote positive community building with these activities. Suggestions include…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsFlags -
REFERENCE
Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Nobel Peace Prize…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
WORKSHEETS
U.S. Election Vocabulary
This election vocabulary will help teaching students about the U.S. Government.Subjects:Language Arts and WritingU.S. GovernmentGovernment and Civics -
LESSON PLANS
Who Are My Representatives?
Students learn who their state and U.S. representatives are, discuss major…SubjectsU.S. GovernmentU.S. ElectionsGovernment and Civics -
WORKSHEETS
Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Background and Preamble
Use this printable to teach pupils the purpose of the U.S. Constitution. Pupils…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingSocial Studies and HistoryU.S. Constitutional History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
War of 1812 Reading Warm-Up
This printable warm-up includes a nonfiction reading passage and comprehension…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryU.S. GovernmentSocial Studies and History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The Federal Government Reading Warm-Up
Students read a passage about the federal government and answer questions about…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionU.S. GovernmentAmerican History/U.S. History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: The Christmas Gift
Develop students' reading skills with this printable passage of historical…Subjects:Historical FictionLanguage Arts and WritingExplorers' Voyages and Travel -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The Progressive Movement Reading Warm-Up
Students read about the Progressive Movement and "The Age of Reform" in this…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
WORKSHEETS
Civil and Human Rights Discussion Guide
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers suggestions for talking…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionCulture and DiversityTeaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America -
WORKSHEETS
My Representatives Worksheet
Ask students questions about the U.S. Representatives in your state, with this…Subjects:U.S. GovernmentGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Fair Trade
Print out this worksheet to help pupils learn about fair trade. Pupils will…Subjects:LawGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
REFERENCE
Red Scarf Girl Teacher's Guide
Study a difficult time in Chinese history with this teacher's guide to Ji-li…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
GAMES AND APPS
Election Vocabulary Bingo
Play bingo with election vocabulary to have fun and assess your students'…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryU.S. GovernmentU.S. Elections -
WORKSHEETS
Tolerance and Nonviolence Vocabulary Activity
In this worksheet, children will write about what peace, tolerance, trust,…Subjects:PeaceVocabularyHuman Rights -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Changes for Women Reading Warm-Up
Read about the history of women's rights in the United States. This printable…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionWomen's RightsAmerican History/U.S. History -
REFERENCE
Homesick: My Own Story
Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesImmigration -
LESSON PLANS
The U.S. Flag: Facts and Discussion Questions
Give your students information on the U.S. flag and thought-provoking related…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsFlags -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Women's Suffrage Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionHistorical FictionSuffrage and Women's Rights -
WORKSHEETS
Nobel Peace Prize
In this writing activity, students investigate the Nobel Peace Prize.Subjects:U.S. PresidencyU.S. GovernmentGovernment and Civics -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Moving to the City
This printable warm-up includes a nonfiction reading passage about urbanization…Subjects:ImmigrationGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Fourteen Points Writing Exercise
Print out and give pupils this writing activity to teach them more about World…Subjects:Creative WritingSocial Studies and HistoryWorld History -
LESSON PLANS
Election Vocabulary Brainstorm
In this lesson students will be asked to generate vocabulary related to…SubjectsU.S. GovernmentU.S. ElectionsGovernment and Civics