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Civics Common Core RI.3.4 resources
Civics and Government - 3rd Grade Social Studies & Vocabulary
Civics and Government just got more fun and engaging! This bundle brings together three big ideas in Social Studies in a way that's easy to weave into your reading lessons. Students will dive into how the Constitution shapes our government, learn about the three branches, and explore voting and elections. They'll also get to understand checks and balances and lots more, all in a friendly, easy-to-understand format!This resource can be used for:✅ Social Studies Whole Group Lessons✅ Whole Group or
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2nd - 4th
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State Government Packet. Digital & Printable
State Government: Government Structure. 3 Branches of Government. Services. Laws.This resource includes Posters, Vocabulary Cards with Pictures and Definitions, Tabbed Book, Quiz, “My State” Report, and Answer Keys. Please download the Preview for more pictures of this resource. Here is what’s included:1) 8 Full Page Lesson Posters:- State Government Structure- 3 Branches of State Government (3 individual posters)- Services- LawsPosters provide an opportunity to pair visual learning with textboo
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Complete Government Bundle
Election Day: Mock Election Voting Simulation (In-Class Election Kit)
Our future decision-makers are in our classroom today. It is critical that our students understand the voting process and recognize the importance of casting their vote. This civics lesson walks your students through the voting process with a mock election. Your students will learn key vocabulary, will participate in the campaign process, and will have a chance to cast their vote. This mock election can be used with ANY topic of your choice (favorite candy, book, best season, favorite sport, etc
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1st - 4th
Thanksgiving Then and Now | Print and Digital
Looking for a responsible way to teach your students about the first Thanksgiving? This unit allows you to teach about the first Thanksgiving while comparing it to the Thanksgiving of today. This complete no-prep unit has been complete revised and updated for the new school year. The hands-on activities will keep your students engaged. The reading passages allow you to use this in your Reading/Language Arts class as well as Social Studies.NOTE: This now contains a link on page 2 of the PDF that
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Then and Now BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Three Branches Government Checks and Balances Interactive PowerPoint + Worksheet
Three Branches Government Checks and Balances Interactive PowerPoint + WorksheetThis is a five slide interactive PowerPoint presentation that displays the various checks and balances within the three branches of the federal government. There is an accompanying worksheet included in the zip file. Students fill in the blanks on the worksheet as you go through each PowerPoint slide in the lesson. This presentation includes an animated saluting bald eagle at the conclusion of the lesson. Fu
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3rd - 8th
CCSS Aligned Close Reading Bundle: Civics & Government (6 passages)
This bundle of 6 close reading passages could be used for homework, introduction or review of a topic, in a literacy center, or as a close reading passage.
This bundle is designed for third grade and covers reading standards:
RI.1
RI.2
RI.4
RI.6
RI.8
It could be used for other grades depending on reading levels.
Topics addressed: Citizenship, Rights & Responsibilities, US Government, The Legislative Branch, The Judicial Branch, and The Executive Branch.
Each article comes with a page of
Iowa Grade 3 Social Studies Inquiries Yearlong BUNDLE
Deliver meaningful instruction inquiry-based instruction through lapbooks!Lead your students with this yearlong resource that will cover all of the Iowa Grade 3 Social Studies Standards.Organze the content and engage your learners with lapbooks that break down each supporting questions within each inquiry. Students will then use the notes in their lapbooks to answer 2-point questions which build toward the Compelling Question and Summative Task.This is a money saving BUNDLE that contains 6 inqui
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3rd
Declaration, Constitution, & Bill of Rights: Mini-Books & Activities BUNDLE!
Bundled "Charters of Freedom" Mini-Books, Flip Card activities, and Tests! Great for providing a student-centered overview of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Each mini-book includes annotation directions and reading tasks to enhance literacy skill-building. These are very easy to use for independent learning, Close Reads, and are Google 1:1 compatible!Use these Charters of Freedom mini-books with an AMERICAN REVOLUTION UNIT and THREE BRANCHES OF
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3rd - 5th
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NYS Grade 3 Social Studies Inquiry | Children's Rights
Get your students learning about children's rights, how rights can be violated, and ways to protect your rights.This social studies inquiry resource will help you guide your students as they research and answer the question: Do People Around the World Care About Children's Rights?This resource is offered in a money saving BUNDLE that contains all 6 inquiries.You can find the BUNDLE here: NYS Grade 3 Social Studies Inquiries BUNDLEUse a lapbook and powerpoint slides to guide your students through
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3rd
Also included in: NYS Grade 3 Social Studies Inquiries Yearlong BUNDLE
Third Grade Reading, Language, Writing- Unit 4B, Our Government
Following the Common Core Curriculum Map for Third Grade Unit 4 from Commoncore.org, this two week unit focuses on the theme Our Government (Preamble).
Activities for reading, language, poetry and writing are included for these third grade standards: RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.4, RI.5, RI.6, RI.7, RI.8, RI.10, RF.4.b, W.2, W.10, SL.1.c L.2.g, L.4.b, L.4.d
Suggested integration: social studies unit on Government.
Literary Texts: none
Informational Text: Shhh! We're Writing the Constitution (Fritz)
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3rd
Also included in: Third Grade Reading, Language, Writing Bundle, Units 1-6
Three Branches of Government Activities| Reading Passages| Flip Book and More
This assortment of 10 social studies activities for the three branches of U.S. and state government will keep your students excited and engaged. The Three Branches of Government and From a Bill to a Law informational texts will set the groundwork for all of the other activities. You can use these whole group, in centers, partner work and as independent practice. What's included:1) 3 Branches of Government anchor posters (one for each branch)2) 3 Branches of Government passage and assessment3) 3
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Citizenship and Character Bundle
American Holidays - A Sorting Game - Distinguish Between Different USA Holidays
Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Constitution Day, and Veterans Day are all important holidays in American History, Here's a game to help students remember which American holiday is which!This is a sorting game to help them remember the meanings of these 6 USA holidays: Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Constitution Day, and Veterans Day. There are two options: less experienced students can use the base pieces that have hints about each holid
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1st - 4th
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Election Day Activities | Elections Voting | 3rd Grade Reading Comprehension
This 3rd grade non-fiction close reading passage and comprehension activities about Election Day has everything you need to teach your students about elections! This grade level passage, graphic organizers, comprehension questions, and a summarizing activity could be used for whole group lessons, guided reading groups, or literacy center activity!Please see PREVIEW for a closer look!Included in this Print & Digital packet:It's Election Day! 3rd Grade Reading PassageKWL Graphic Organizer Two
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3rd
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Constitution Day Activities | Constitution Day Reading
Celebrate Constitution Day with your students using these engaging, differentiated activities! This Constitution Day Pack includes printable and digital versions of everything you need to teach your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders the important history behind this special day. Through close reading passages and activities targeting their reading level, your students will love learning about the Constitution and all it stands for. Plus, with both whole and small group options included, you can eas
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3rd - 5th
Veterans Day Activities | Veterans Day Passage, Writing, and Vocabulary
Your students will love learning about Veterans Day with this close reading activity packet that you can use as Reading Comprehension or Social Studies content. The text-based comprehension questions and KWL Chart support close reading and the after reading activities help kids understand what Veterans Day is all about!Please see PREVIEW for a closer look!Included in this packet:Veterans Day Reading PassageKWL Graphic Organizer Two Pages of Comprehension QuestionsGuiding Questions Student Copies
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3rd - 4th
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National Government Interactive Lapbook. Digital & Printable
National Government Interactive Lapbook. Government Services. 3 Branches of Government. Duties of the President.This resource includes Lapbook Activities, Posters, Picture Cards, Vocabulary Cards, Quiz, and Answer Keys. Please download the Preview for a better view of this unit.Here is what’s included:1) 7 Full Page Lesson Posters:- National Government - Government Services- 3 Branches of Government (general overview)- 3 detailed posters of the 3 Branches of Government (these are optional for
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Complete Government Bundle
Elementary Social Studies Explorers- Third Grade Leadership and Government Unit
Get your students excited about learning social studies with this third grade unit on leadership and government. This unit focuses on the question "Does it matter how leaders are chosen?" Students will exlore and learn about types of governments, how leaders are chosen, the branches of government, and the importance of voting. Use the Google Slides to guide your students through the unit with links to videos, a video mini-lesson, leadership and government resources, an interactive Google Slide
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3rd - 4th
NYS Grade 3 Social Studies Inquiry | Leadership and Government Unit
Get your students learning about types of governments, how leaders are chosen, as well as advantages and disadvantages of different government leaderships.This social studies inquiry resource will help you guide your students as they research and answer the question: Does It Matter How Leaders Are Chosen?This resource is offered in a money saving BUNDLE that contains all 6 inquiries.You can find the BUNDLE here: NYS Grade 3 Social Studies Inquiries BUNDLEUse a lapbook and powerpoint slides to gu
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3rd
Also included in: NYS Grade 3 Social Studies Inquiries Yearlong BUNDLE
UN Convention for Children's Rights
This resource pack is ideal for teaching your students about Children's Rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (also known as the UNCRC). What's included:28 flashcards with key vocabulary about rights2 KWL charts2 brainstorm activities2 reading comprehensions (two levels for you to choose from)9 worksheets for assessment and/or display2 styles of bunting for a class displayIf you would like to see some of the other resources that I love using with my students, check out my ins
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Children's Rights Activities Bundle
Rural, Urban, and Suburban Communities Informational Text for Social Studies
Are your students learning about rural, suburban, and urban communities? Here’s a chance to learn about these important concepts while reading informational text and practicing important reading comprehension skills.Why use Rural, Urban, and Suburban Communities Reading Comprehension? Research tells us that when children include movement or the arts as part of the learning process, they develop a deeper understanding of their learning. This resource encourages children to move, draw, and read
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2nd - 3rd
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Election Day, Digital Secret Code Activity Resource, Election Day Activities
This low-prep, time-saving digital activity resource is perfect for 3rd-6th graders learning about Elections and Voting in a fun way!Transform your Election Day lessons with this engaging digital secret code activity resource. Designed for 3rd-6th graders, this resource allows students to practice reading comprehension and using text-based evidence to support their answers while decoding a secret cipher and revealing a final code word. With quick setup and clear student directions, this resource
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3rd - 6th
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All About State Government
This google slide document includes reading passages and comprehension questions that give a basic introduction to the three branches of state government - Executive, Judicial and Legislative.Additional pages include specific information special to Connecticut's State Government.After making a copy, teachers can modify the document to work for any state.
Midwest United States of America One Pager Projects | Geography Activities
Introduce your students to the states in America's Midwest with fun and engaging One-Pager projects! Students investigate and practice inquiry skills as they research the basic facts of each state to create a report they will love making! And the best part is that the prep is easy! Print and assign! Includes the Following States:IllinoisIndianaIowaMichiganMinnesotaMissouriOhioWisconsinEach State Set Includes:Teaching Suggestions with suggested websites for online atlasesStudent Directions with p
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3rd - 6th
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United States America One Pager Projects 50 State Bundle | Geography Activities
Introduce your students to the 50 states in the United States of America with fun and engaging One-Pager projects! Students investigate and practice inquiry skills as they research the basic facts of each state to create a report they will love making! And the best part is that the prep is easy! Print and assign! Includes the Following States:All 50 States! Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, K
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3rd - 6th
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