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
	George Washington Silhouette
	My Book About Abraham Lincoln
	The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
	My Book About George Washington
	All About the Boston Tea Party
	Colonial Times – Everyday Things
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Printables for Grades 5-8
	Three Branches, One Government
	Remember: The Journey to School Integration Teacher's Guide
	Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Background and Preamble
	50 Stars and 13 Stripes
	The Middle Ages: The Feudal System Activity Packet
	Egg Carton Uncle Sam
	The American Revolution Crossword
	More Popular Government Printables

Printables for Grades 9-12
	Citizenship Test I
	Great Debate Lessons
	America for the People Poster: Franklin D. Roosevelt
	Informal Debates
	U.S. Constitution Quiz: Amendments 1-10
	Texas State Map
	Florida State Map
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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
	Visit the White House via the Internet
	Exploring Suffragists
	More Educational Technology Resources

Lesson Plans
	The Presidential Election Process
	Write a Letter to the President
	Is It Constitutional?
	U.S. President: Facts
	Presidential Trading Cards
	The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights
	Election Vocabulary Bingo
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Art, Music, Drama, & Government Connected
	Unite or Die: How 13 States Became a Nation Reader's Theater
	All About the Presidents Mini-Book
	The Bill of Rights
	The Face of a Leader Handout
	The Face of a Leader
	The Face of a Leader -- Teacher Page
	"Star-Spangled Banner"
	More Art, Music, & Drama Activities for Government

Literature Resources for Government
	Animal Farm
	1984
	So You Want to Be President?
	Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
	My Representatives Worksheet
	Jean Fritz's American History Books
	Inaugural Poetry
	More Literature Resources for Government

Language Arts & Government Connected
	If I Were the President
	U.S. Election Vocabulary
	Fourteen Points Writing Exercise
	The Executive Branch Crossword Puzzle
	Voting!
	Colonial Times: Heritage Handwriting
	Election Vocabulary Brainstorm
	More Popular Government Resources for Language Arts

Mathematics & Government Connected
	Conducting an Election Poll
	Constitutionally Correct
	American Government Structure: Student Planning Page
	Population of the United States by State, 2000-2009
	Population of the United States, From 1980 to 2010
	Kids Count: Census Activity
	Where You Belong: Census Activity
	More Government Resources for Math Class

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


U.S. History & Government Connected
	Articles of Confederation
	"The Great Compromise" & The Constitutional Convention
	Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom
	Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure
	Amendments to the Constitution: Voting
	The Declaration of Independence Little Book
	Iroquois Confederacy: Seed for the U.S. Constitution
	More Popular Government Resources for U.S. History

U.S. Constitution Resources
	Our Classroom Constitution
	Consensus & The Articles of Confederation
	USA PATRIOT Act – Security vs. Privacy
	The Nineteenth Amendment
	Due Process: Is It Always Due?
	U.S. Constitution Quiz: Amendments 11-27
	More U.S. Constitution Resources for Teachers

Political Speeches & Addresses
	Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response
	Emancipation Proclamation
	Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
	Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience
	Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
	Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Third Inaugural Address
	George Washington's First Inaugural Address
	More Political Speeches & Addresses

Women's History Month & Government Connected
	Landmark Supreme Court Cases in Women's Rights
	Abigail Adams Writes a Letter
	Barbara Jordan
	Amendments to the Constitution of the United States
	Sexual Harassment
	Clarence Thomas
	A Woman's Place: Margaret Chase Smith
	More Government Resources for Women's History Month

Government Resources for Black History Month
	Thurgood Marshall
	Shirley Chisholm as a Member of Congress
	Condoleezza Rice
	Slavery and the Constitution
	Legal and Political Manipulations After the Civil War
	Assassinations and Attempts in U.S. Since 1865
	Harry Truman's Executive Order: 9981
	More Government Resources for Black History Month

Government Resources for Presidents' Day
	Symbols of the United States
	President George Washington Biography
	Overview of the Presidents: Basic Facts & Figures
	Could You Be President?
	President Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. Biography
	Know the Presidents
	President Abraham Lincoln Biography
	More Popular Government Resources for Presidents' Day

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

Fourth of July Resources for Government Class
	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
	Slaughterhouse-Five
	What Is 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
	More Government Resources for Veterans Day

References
	Three Branches of Government Summary
	Barack Obama
	How a President Gets Elected
	Election of the President & Vice President: Primary Election
	Presidential Elections
	President Thomas Jefferson Biography
	President John Adams Biography
	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