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U.S. Government Resources for Teachers

Incorporate the study of U.S. government and world politics in your curriculum for any grade level with our lessons, printables, and references below. Use literature guides, Internet activities, and election resources to educate students about democracy at a local and national level. There are quizzes, biographies, crosswords, and more on the three branches of the federal government. You'll also find a variety of resources for civic holidays, perfect for studying government year round!

Printables for Grades K-4

50 Stars and 13 Stripes
U.S. Map with State Capitals
Symbols of the United States
The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
Egg Carton Uncle Sam
Queen Elizabeth II Quiz
All About the Boston Tea Party
More Popular Government Printables

Printables for Grades 5-8

Three Branches, One Government
The Middle Ages: The Feudal System Activity Packet
Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Background and Preamble
Citizenship Test I
Colonial Times – Everyday Things
U.S. Election Vocabulary
The American Revolution Crossword
More Popular Government Printables

Printables for Grades 9-12

Rhode Island State Map with Capital
War of the Roses
Queen Elizabeth I Word Search
New York State Map
U.S. Constitution Quiz: Amendments 1-10
Informal Debates
Texas State Map
More Popular Government Printables

Quizzes

Three Branches of Government Quiz
Civil Rights Quiz
First 10 Presidents Quiz

Educational Technology Resources

American Government Structure PowerPoint Slide Show
The Era of Thomas Jefferson
Exploring Suffragists
Visit the White House via the Internet
More Educational Technology Resources

Lesson Plans

The Presidential Election Process
Write a Letter to the President
The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights
Election Vocabulary Bingo
Is It Constitutional?
What Is Veterans Day?
Presidential Trading Cards
More Popular Government Lesson Plans

Art, Music, Drama, & Government Connected

Unite or Die: How 13 States Became a Nation Reader's Theater
"Star-Spangled Banner"
The Bill of Rights
My Book About Abraham Lincoln
My Book About George Washington
My Book of Washington, D.C.
All About the Presidents Mini-Book
More Art, Music, & Drama Activities for Government

Literature Resources for Government

Animal Farm
1984
Slaughterhouse-Five
So You Want to Be President?
Slaughterhouse-Five Projects
Inaugural Poetry
Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
More Literature Resources for Government

Language Arts & Government Connected

Fourteen Points Writing Exercise
Voting!
The Executive Branch Crossword Puzzle
Reading Warm-Up 39 for Gr. 5 & 6: American History
Reading Warm-Up 38 for Gr. 1 & 2: American History
Reading Warm-Up 36 for Gr. 5 & 6: American History
Courtroom Vocabulary
More Popular Government Resources for Language Arts

Mathematics & Government Connected

Queen Victoria Math Activity
Great Debate Lessons
Kids Count: Census Activity
Population of the United States, From 1980 to 2010
Population of the United States by State, 2000-2010
Conducting an Election Poll
Where You Belong: Census Activity
More Government Resources for Math Class

Government & Geography Connected

Origin of U.S. State Names
List of Firsts for U.S. Cities
U.S. State Mottoes
List of State Nicknames
Nicknames of U.S. State Residents
U.S. State Resident Population Estimates, 2005
Residency Requirements for Voting in the U.S.
Thoughts for the President
More Geography Teacher Resources

U.S. History & Government Connected

Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom
Olympic Games and Politics
Chronology of Conscription in the U.S. -- Colonial Era to 1999
American Indians Today
Articles of Confederation
Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure
"The Great Compromise" & The Constitutional Convention
More Popular Government Resources for U.S. History

U.S. Constitution Resources

Our Classroom Constitution
USA PATRIOT Act – Security vs. Privacy
Colonial Times: Heritage Handwriting
Iroquois Confederacy: Seed for the U.S. Constitution
Consensus & The Articles of Confederation
Due Process: Is It Always Due?
Constitutionally Correct
More U.S. Constitution Resources for Teachers

Political Speeches & Addresses

Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Third Inaugural Address
George Washington's First Inaugural Address
John Fitzgerald Kennedy's Inaugural Address
More Political Speeches & Addresses

Women's History Month & Government Connected

Amendments to the Constitution: Voting
Amendments to the Constitution of the United States
Margaret Chase Smith: A Woman for President Mock Election Guide
Sexual Harassment
Barbara Jordan
Clarence Thomas
Abigail Adams Writes a Letter
More Government Resources for Women's History Month

Government Resources for Black History Month

End of Segregation in Public Schools
Making Schools Equal
Assassinations and Attempts in U.S. Since 1865
Harry Truman's Executive Order: 9981
Thurgood Marshall
Abraham Lincoln: Of Two Minds
Shirley Chisholm as a Member of Congress
More Government Resources for Black History Month

Government Resources for Presidents' Day

Flag Facts
The Washington Monument
President George Washington Biography
Could You Be President?
Overview of the Presidents: Basic Facts & Figures
President Richard Milhous Nixon Biography
History of Presidential Inaugurations
More Popular Government Resources for Presidents' Day

Government Resources for Flag Day

United States Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
When and How to Display the U.S. Flag
History of the American Flag
Reading Warm-Up 46 for Gr. 3 & 4: American History
The U.S. Flag: Facts and Discussion Questions
Flag Day Discussions
More Government Resources for Flag Day

Fourth of July Resources for Government Class

The Declaration of Independence Little Book
Declaration of Independence
The Early Congresses
What You Should Know About the American Flag
More Government Resources for Independence Day

Government Resources for Veterans Day

National Cemeteries
Veterans of U.S. Wars and Their Dependents
Veterans Day Comprehension Questions
The Selective Service System
Who's in the News Bulletin Board—Teacher Portion
Reading Guide for My Dad, John McCain
More Government Resources for Veterans Day

References

Barack Obama
Mitt Romney
State Capitals and Largest Cities for Each State
Three Branches of Government Summary
Fifty Fun Facts About the Fifty U.S. States
Presidential Elections
Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College
More Popular Government References

Related Resources

2012 Elections – Teacher Resources
Flag Day – Teacher Resources
Fourth of July – Teacher Resources
U.S. Presidency Resources
Veterans Day – Teacher Resources

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