6th Grade U.S. Government Resources
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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
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
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 -
LESSON PLANS
Inaugural Poetry
Review poems read at presidential inauguration ceremonies with this lesson plan. After the presidential election is…SubjectsReading ComprehensionLiteraturePoetry -
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
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 political issues, and write letters to…SubjectsU.S. GovernmentU.S. ElectionsGovernment and Civics -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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) -
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 -
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 -
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 -
BOOK GUIDES
Liberty Porter, First Daughter Teacher's Guide
This printable literature guide for Liberty Porter, First Daughter includes activities and discussion questions for…Subjects:Children's BookU.S. PresidencyLanguage Arts and Writing -
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 -
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 -
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
Australian Currency – Bank Notes
Complete the sentences in this worksheet to learn about the history of Australia's currency. Students will research the…Subjects:MoneyMathematicsCurrency -
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
Nobel Peace Prize
In this writing activity, students investigate the Nobel Peace Prize.Subjects:U.S. PresidencyU.S. GovernmentGovernment and Civics -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Protesting Vietnam
Develop students' reading skills with this printable passage of historical fiction and comprehension questions. Students…Subjects:LiteratureHistorical FictionAmerican History/U.S. History -
WORKSHEETS
Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide
Examine the life and work of Thurgood Marshall—a lawyer and U.S. Supreme Court Justice—with your students. Use the…Subjects:U.S. Supreme CourtAfrican-American HistoryBlacks
