6th Grade U.S. Government Resources
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LESSON PLANS
Who Are My Representatives?
Students learn who their state and U.S. representatives are, discuss major political issues, and write letters to…SubjectsU.S. GovernmentU.S. ElectionsGovernment and Civics -
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Inaugural Poetry
Review poems read at presidential inauguration ceremonies with this lesson plan. After the presidential election is…SubjectsReading ComprehensionLiteraturePoetry -
WORKSHEETS
My Representatives Worksheet
Ask students questions about the U.S. Representatives in your state, with this worksheet. An outline of a formal…Subjects:U.S. GovernmentGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Background and Preamble
Use this printable to teach pupils the purpose of the U.S. Constitution. Pupils will also analyse the language and…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingSocial Studies and HistoryU.S. Constitutional History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The Progressive Movement Reading Warm-Up
Students read about the Progressive Movement and "The Age of Reform" in this printable reading warm-up. After reading…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The Federal Government Reading Warm-Up
Students read a passage about the federal government and answer questions about the text. This printable reading warm-up…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionU.S. GovernmentAmerican History/U.S. History -
LESSON PLANS
The Rights of Bike Riders
Students will write a letter to the editor of a newspaper in reaction to the bicycle helmet safety issue. This is an…SubjectsU.S. GovernmentSafetyGovernment and Civics -
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 Stanton and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsU.S. ElectionsAmerican History/U.S. History -
GAMES AND APPS
Three Branches, One Government
Your students will really enjoy completing this activity which involves turning the review of the functions of the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. GovernmentU.S. Branches of Government -
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
Is It Constitutional?
Students read constitutional amendments and use the information to evaluate laws and actions.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryU.S. GovernmentU.S. Constitution -
WORKSHEETS
Fourteen Points Writing Exercise
Print out and give pupils this writing activity to teach them more about World War I, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, and…Subjects:Creative WritingSocial Studies and HistoryWorld History -
WORKSHEETS
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer Core Curriculum Guide
Introduce middle school students to the courts, the legal system, and the anatomy of a criminal trial through Theodore…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionU.S. Government -
WORKSHEETS
Up Close: Theodore Roosevelt Discussion Guide
Enrich student's understanding of Teddy Roosevelt's life and career with this discussion guide to a biography about the…Subjects:U.S. PresidentsAward and Prize WinnersWorld Politics -
WORKSHEETS
Election Vocabulary Bingo Cards
Use these bingo cards to play Bingo, after learning election vocabulary.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsU.S. Government -
DAILY WARM-UPS
War of 1812 Reading Warm-Up
This printable warm-up includes a nonfiction reading passage and comprehension questions on the War of 1812. Use this…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryU.S. GovernmentSocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Compulsory Voting: For or Against?
This worksheet presents many of the arguments in favor of and against Australia's compulsory voting policy. It asks…Subjects:U.S. GovernmentGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
GAMES AND APPS
Election Vocabulary Bingo
Play bingo with election vocabulary to have fun and assess your students' knowledge of the words. This is a great game…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryU.S. GovernmentU.S. Elections -
ASSESSMENT
State Offices Matching Quiz - Answer Key
The answer key for the State Offices Matching Quiz.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsU.S. Government -
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) -
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Julia Ward Howe
Read about Julia Ward Howe -- an American suffrage leader.Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsU.S. ElectionsAmerican History/U.S. History -
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2000 U.S. Census
An article explaining the 2000 census, and the changes in U.S. Representative apportionment.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCensusU.S. Government -
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Amendments to the Constitution of the United States
The amendments to the U.S. Constitution.Subjects:Banned Books and CensorshipSocial Studies and HistoryU.S. Constitutional History -
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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