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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

U.S. Map with State Capitals
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
Symbols of the United States
Utah State Map with Physiography
All About the Boston Tea Party
The Declaration of Independence Little Book
More Popular Government Printables

Printables for Grades 5-8

The Middle Ages: The Feudal System Activity Packet
Three Branches, One Government
Colonial Times – Everyday Things
Egg Carton Uncle Sam
The American Revolution Crossword
A Classroom Divided
Informal Debates
More Popular Government Printables

Printables for Grades 9-12

Oklahoma State Map
Slaughterhouse-Five Projects
USA PATRIOT Act – Security vs. Privacy
Citizenship Test I
Delaware State Map
Alabama State Map
Minnesota State Map
More Popular Government Printables

Quizzes

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

Educational Technology Resources

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

Lesson Plans

The Presidential Election Process
The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights
Election Vocabulary Bingo
Who Are My Representatives?
Presidential Trading Cards
Is It Constitutional?
Lee Yick: Fighting Racism
More Popular Government Lesson Plans

Art, Music, Drama, & Government Connected

My Book About Abraham Lincoln
My Book About George Washington
The Bill of Rights
Unite or Die: How 13 States Became a Nation Reader's Theater
My Book of Washington, D.C.
Flags of the U.S.A. Mini-Book
George Washington Silhouette
More Art, Music, & Drama Activities for Government

Literature Resources for Government

Animal Farm Literature Guide
1984
Slaughterhouse-Five
So You Want to Be President? Literature Guide
Reading Warm-Up 106 for Gr. 5 & 6: Historical Fiction
Jean Fritz's American History Books
Letters from the Past
More Literature Resources for Government

Language Arts & Government Connected

Fourteen Points Writing Exercise
Mary Queen of Scots Sentence Builder
Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Background and Preamble
Colonial Times: Heritage Handwriting
The Executive Branch Crossword Puzzle
Reading Warm-Up 47 for Gr. 5 & 6: The American Civil War
U.S. Election Vocabulary
More Popular Government Resources for Language Arts

Mathematics & Government Connected

Constitutionally Correct
Create Your Own Form
Getting There
Graph It!
Forecasting the Future
Population of the United States, From 1980 to 2010
Where You Belong: Census Activity
More Government Resources for Math Class

Government & Geography Connected

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

U.S. History & Government Connected

Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom
Chronology of Conscription in the U.S. -- Colonial Era to 1999
Articles of Confederation
History of Presidential Inaugurations
Declaration of Independence
Facts About Immigration
Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure
More Popular Government Resources for U.S. History

U.S. Constitution Resources

Our Classroom Constitution
"The Great Compromise" & The Constitutional Convention
The Nineteenth Amendment
Due Process: Is It Always Due?
Consensus & The Articles of Confederation
Iroquois Confederacy: Seed for the U.S. Constitution
U.S. Constitution Quiz: Amendments 1-10
More U.S. Constitution Resources for Teachers

Political Speeches & Addresses

Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response
Emancipation Proclamation
Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Third Inaugural Address
John Fitzgerald Kennedy's Inaugural Address
Ronald Reagan's First Inaugural Address
More Political Speeches & Addresses

Women's History Month & Government Connected

Margaret Thatcher Biography
Queen Elizabeth II Quiz
Abigail Adams Writes a Letter
Sexual Harassment
Amendments to the Constitution of the United States
Amendments to the Constitution: Voting
Barbara Jordan
More Government Resources for Women's History Month

Government Resources for Black History Month

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

Government Resources for Presidents' Day

Flag Facts
President Abraham Lincoln Biography
Overview of the Presidents: Basic Facts & Figures
President George Herbert Walker Bush Biography
President James Monroe Biography
U.S. President's Cabinet
President John Adams Biography
More Popular Government Resources for Presidents' Day

Government Resources for Flag Day

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

Fourth of July Resources for Government Class

America by the People Poster: Thomas Jefferson
The Early Congresses
What You Should Know About the American Flag
More Government Resources for Independence Day

Government Resources for Veterans Day

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

References

Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College
State Capitals and Largest Cities for Each State
Three Branches of Government Summary
How a President Gets Elected
Barack Obama: 2012 Campaign Issues
Speakers of the U.S. House of Representatives
Presidential Conventions
More Popular Government References

Related Resources

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

Highlights

Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month
May is Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month! Don't overlook this opportunity to study and enjoy activities about the history and culture of Asian-Pacific American communities.

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The recent rash of tornadoes in Oklahoma, which killed at least two dozen people, may have your students wondering why such natural disasters occur, how they may be affected by them, and what they can do to help. Use these resources to teach the geography of Oklahoma and the Southwestern United States, to explain tornadoes, and to discuss the resulting crises with your class.

Top 10 Galleries
Explore our most popular Top 10 galleries, from Top 10 Behavior Management Tips for the Classroom and Top 10 Classroom Organization Tips from Veteran Teachers to Top 10 Free (& Cheap) Rewards for Students and Top 10 Things Every Teacher Needs in the Classroom. We'll help you get organized and prepared for every classroom situation, holiday, and more! Check out all of our galleries today.

May Calendar of Events
May is full of holidays and events that you can incorporate into your standard curriculum. Our Educators' Calendar outlines activities for each event, including: Backyard Games Week (5/23-29) and Memorial Day (5/27). Plus, celebrate Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month, Clean Air Month, and Physical Fitness & Sports Month all May long!

Common Core Lessons & Resources
Is your school district adopting the Common Core? Work these new standards into your curriculum with our reading, writing, speaking, social studies, and math lessons and activities. Each piece of content incorporates the Common Core State Standards into the activity or lesson.

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