6th Grade Government and Civics Resources
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ACTIVITIES
Conflict Resolution Activities
Promote positive community building with these activities. Suggestions include…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsFlags -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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WORKSHEETS
Fair Trade
Print out this worksheet to help pupils learn about fair trade. Pupils will…Subjects:LawGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Aspects of Personal Safety
This handout aligns with Security Is... lesson plan.Subjects:SafetyLawHealth and Safety -
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DAILY WARM-UPS
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up
In this reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Elizabeth Cady…Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsU.S. ElectionsAmerican History/U.S. History -
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WORKSHEETS
The Famous Five
Learn about "The Famous Five," women who made strides for women's rights and…Subjects:Canadian HistoryWomen's RightsCreative Writing -
LESSON PLANS
Inaugural Poetry
Review poems read at presidential inauguration ceremonies with this lesson plan.…SubjectsReading ComprehensionLiteraturePoetry -
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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 -
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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 -
TEACHING RESOURCE
What to Include in an IEP
Find out what must be in your child's Individualized Education Program.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsLaw -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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WORKSHEETS
Strides for Women Posters
Students research the lives of accomplished women and create posters displaying…Subjects:Creative WritingSuffrage and Women's RightsWriting -
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 -
REFERENCE
Homesick: My Own Story
Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesImmigration -
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WORKSHEETS
Shirley Chisholm as a Member of Congress
Students learn about a famous African American, Shirley Chisholm, who was a…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryGovernment and Civics -
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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 -
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)
