U.S. Government 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) -
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 -
WORKSHEETS
Voting!
Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on elections and…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. GovernmentU.S. Elections -
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
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
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 -
BOOK GUIDES
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Teacher's Guide
Enhance students' understanding of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with the…Subjects:LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Elections -
WORKSHEETS
The Letter
Use this printable writing activity to focus on correctly indenting a letter.Subjects:GrammarWritingLetter-Writing Lessons & Tips -
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 -
LESSON PLANS
American Government Structure PowerPoint Slide Show
Review the branches of the U.S. government while building students' computer…SubjectsU.S. GovernmentGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
The Bald Eagle Reading Warm-Up
Students read a nonfiction passage about the bald eagle and answer reading…Subjects:U.S. GovernmentAnimals (Zoology)Government and Civics -
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
Davy Crockett Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Davy…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryU.S. GovernmentSocial 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 -
REFERENCE
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…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
LESSON PLANS
Election Vocabulary Brainstorm
In this lesson students will be asked to generate vocabulary related to…SubjectsU.S. GovernmentU.S. ElectionsGovernment and Civics -
DAILY WARM-UPS
"The Star Spangled Banner" Reading Warm-Up
Learn the history behind the "The Star-Spangled Banner" while improving…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Compulsory Voting: For or Against?
This worksheet presents many of the arguments in favor of and against…Subjects:U.S. GovernmentGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
LESSON PLANS
Inaugural Poetry
Review poems read at presidential inauguration ceremonies with this lesson plan.…SubjectsReading ComprehensionLiteraturePoetry -
MAPS
Bad Kitty for President: Where Is Bad Kitty Campaigning?
Have students put their knowledge of U.S. geography and trivia to good use in…Subjects:MapU.S. ElectionsChildren's Book Characters -
WORKSHEETS
Bad Kitty for President: Word Scramble!
Review election vocabulary with this word scramble activity. After unscrambling…Subjects:U.S. ElectionsU.S. GovernmentGovernment and Civics