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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
The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
All About the Boston Tea Party
Reading Warm-Up 23 for Gr. 3 & 4: Biography
Our Classroom Constitution
Egg Carton Uncle Sam
More Popular Government Printables
Printables for Grades 5-8
Who's in the News Bulletin Board
Fourteen Points Writing Exercise
Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Background and Preamble
Three Branches, One Government
Informal Debates
The Middle Ages: The Feudal System Activity Packet
Map of Africa
More Popular Government Printables
Printables for Grades 9-12
Texas State Map
Maryland State Map
Washington State Map
New Jersey State Map
Slaughterhouse-Five Projects
Filling Out Tax Forms
Filling Out Tax Forms - Student Handouts
More Popular Government Printables
Quizzes
Three Branches of Government Quiz
First 10 Presidents Quiz
Constitution and the Bill of Rights Quiz
Civil Rights Quiz
Educational Technology Resources
Oregon Trail
American Government Structure PowerPoint Slide Show
State Government Investigation Worksheet
State Government Investigation
Visit the White House via the Internet
The Era of Thomas Jefferson
Exploring Suffragists
More Educational Technology Resources
Lesson Plans
Write a Letter to the President
Classroom Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Is It Constitutional?
Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom
Election Vocabulary Bingo Card 6
The Presidential Election Process
The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights
More Popular Government Lesson Plans
Art, Music, Drama, & Government Connected
"Star-Spangled Banner"
Unite or Die: How 13 States Became a Nation Reader's Theater
Reading Warm-Up 46 for Gr. 3 & 4: American History
Future Focus
International Customs Day Poster Contest
State Facts Book
Flags of the U.S.A. Mini-Book
More Art, Music, & Drama Activities for Government
Literature Resources for Government
Animal Farm
1984
So You Want to Be President?
Slaughterhouse-Five
James Bond - Fictional Character Biography & Activities
Madam President Quiz
Margaret Chase Smith: A Woman for President Mock Election Guide
More Literature Resources for Government
Language Arts & Government Connected
U.S. Election Vocabulary
Sample Letter to Representatives
Colonial Times: Heritage Handwriting
Great Debates
Thirteen Original Colonies -- Secret Code (Answer Key)
Thirteen Original Colonies -- Secret Code
World History 1-999 A.D.
More Popular Government Resources for Language Arts
Mathematics & Government Connected
Population of the United States, From 1980 to 2000
Where You Belong: Census Activity
Create Your Own Form
Forecasting the Future
Samples and Stats
Queen Victoria Math Activity
Who's Who of American Coins
More Government Resources for Math Class
Government & Geography Connected
List of Firsts for U.S. Cities
U.S. State Resident Population Estimates, 2005
Nicknames of U.S. State Residents
List of State Nicknames
Indonesia – Country Profile
Iceland
Vanuatu
Trinidad and Tobago
More Geography Teacher Resources
U.S. History & Government Connected
Chronology of Conscription in the U.S. -- Colonial Era to 1999
Is It Constitutional? Worksheet
Articles of Confederation
Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure
Colonial Times – Everyday Things
Declaration of Independence
U.S. States by Order of Entry into the Union
More Popular Government Resources for U.S. History
U.S. Constitution Resources
Iroquois Confederacy: Seed for the U.S. Constitution
Due Process: Is It Always Due?
USA PATRIOT Act – Security vs. Privacy
Consensus & The Articles of Confederation
"The Great Compromise" & The Constitutional Convention
Constitutionally Correct
The Nineteenth Amendment
More U.S. Constitution Resources for Teachers
Political Speeches & Addresses
William Jefferson Clinton's First Inaugural Address
Ronald Reagan's First Inaugural Address
John Fitzgerald Kennedy's Inaugural Address
George Washington's First Inaugural Address
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience
More Political Speeches & Addresses
Women's History Month & Government Connected
Facts About Women in the House and the Senate
Landmark Supreme Court Cases in Women's Rights
Sexual Harassment
Famous Women World Rulers Quiz
Abigail Adams Writes a Letter
Barbara Jordan
Clarence Thomas
More Government Resources for Women's History Month
Government Resources for Black History Month
American History Activities
End of Segregation in Public Schools
Legal and Political Manipulations After the Civil War
Thurgood Marshall
Slavery and the Constitution
Haiti
Emancipation Proclamation
More Government Resources for Black History Month
Government Resources for Presidents' Day
Symbols of the United States
Presidents Elected Without a Majority of Votes
President John Fitzgerald Kennedy Biography
President Benjamin Harrison Biography
President Chester Alan Arthur Biography
President Franklin Pierce Biography
President Harry S. Truman Biography
More Popular Government Resources for Presidents' Day
Government Resources for Flag Day
The U.S. Flag: Facts and Discussion Questions
Flag Day Discussions
History of the American Flag
United States Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
When and How to Display the U.S. Flag
Flag Facts
More Government Resources for Flag Day
Fourth of July Resources for Government Class
The Declaration of Independence Little Book
What You Should Know About the American Flag
The Early Congresses
More Government Resources for Independence Day
Government Resources for Veterans Day
National Cemeteries
Veterans of U.S. Wars and Their Dependents
The Selective Service System
Veterans Day Comprehension Questions
Thoughts for the President
What Is Veterans Day?
Reading Guide for My Dad, John McCain
More Government Resources for Veterans Day
References
Election of the President & Vice President: Primary Election
How a President Gets Elected
Three Branches of Government Summary
Algeria
South Africa
Wallis Simpson Biography
Election Day
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

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