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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
Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Background and Preamble
Symbols of the United States
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
Outline Map of Asia
All About the Boston Tea Party
The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
More Popular Government Printables
Printables for Grades 5-8
Three Branches, One Government
Colonial Times – Everyday Things
Could You Be President?
Colonial Times: Heritage Handwriting
A Teacher's Guide for Vote!
The Middle Ages: The Feudal System Activity Packet
The American Revolution
More Popular Government Printables
Printables for Grades 9-12
Election Poll
Slaughterhouse-Five Projects
U.S. Map with Physiography
Informal Debates
New York State Map
Great Debate Lessons
Conducting an Election Poll
More Popular Government Printables
Quizzes
Three Branches of Government Quiz
Constitution and the Bill of Rights Quiz
First 10 Presidents Quiz
Civil Rights Quiz
Educational Technology Resources
American Government Structure PowerPoint Slide Show
Oregon Trail
The Era of Thomas Jefferson
Visit the White House via the Internet
State Government Investigation Worksheet
State Government Investigation
Exploring Suffragists
More Educational Technology Resources
Lesson Plans
What Is Veterans Day?
The Declaration of Independence and Your Own Rights
The Presidential Election Process
Write a Letter to the President
Inaugural Poetry
Classroom Lincoln-Douglas Debate
U.S. President: Facts
More Popular Government Lesson Plans
Art, Music, Drama, & Government Connected
"Star-Spangled Banner"
The Bill of Rights
George Washington Silhouette
All About the Presidents Mini-Book
My Book About George Washington
Egg Carton Uncle Sam
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
Vote! Discussion Guide
Jean Fritz's American History Books
Classroom Crew Elections
More Literature Resources for Government
Language Arts & Government Connected
Veterans Day Comprehension Questions
U.S. Election Vocabulary
Election Vocabulary Bingo
Election Vocabulary Brainstorm
Thoughts for the President
Thirteen Original Colonies -- Alphabetical Order
Election Vocabulary Bingo Card 1
More Popular Government Resources for Language Arts
Mathematics & Government Connected
American Government Structure: Student Planning Page
Kids Count: Census Activity
Where You Belong: Census Activity
Graph It!
Samples and Stats
Forecasting the Future
Create Your Own Form
More Government Resources for Math Class
Government & Geography Connected
Origin of U.S. State Names
Residency Requirements for Voting in the U.S.
List of Firsts for U.S. Cities
U.S. State Resident Population Estimates, 2005
List of State Nicknames
Nicknames of U.S. State Residents
U.S. State Mottoes
More Geography Teacher Resources
U.S. History & Government Connected
American History Activities
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Know the Presidents
Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom
Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure
American Indians Today
Chronology of Conscription in the U.S. -- Colonial Era to 1999
More Popular Government Resources for U.S. History
U.S. Constitution Resources
The Executive Branch Crossword Puzzle
Iroquois Confederacy: Seed for the U.S. Constitution
Our Classroom Constitution
The Nineteenth Amendment
Due Process: Is It Always Due?
USA PATRIOT Act – Security vs. Privacy
Compromise
More U.S. Constitution Resources for Teachers
Political Speeches & Addresses
Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Assessment
Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
Emancipation Proclamation
Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response
Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience
Death of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Proclamation
William Jefferson Clinton's First Inaugural Address
More Political Speeches & Addresses
Women's History Month & Government Connected
Amendments to the Constitution: Voting
Women and the Vote Worksheet
Women and the Vote
Abigail Adams Writes a Letter
Margaret Chase Smith: A Woman for President Mock Election Guide
Amendments to the Constitution of the United States
Sexual Harassment
More Government Resources for Women's History Month
Government Resources for Black History Month
Who's in the News Bulletin Board
Assassinations and Attempts in U.S. Since 1865
Thurgood Marshall
End of Segregation in Public Schools
Legal and Political Manipulations After the Civil War
Slavery and the Constitution
Barbara Jordan
More Government Resources for Black History Month
Government Resources for Presidents' Day
U.S. President's Cabinet
Overview of the Presidents: Basic Facts & Figures
Presidential Trading Cards
Flag Facts
History of Presidential Inaugurations
President John Fitzgerald Kennedy Biography
President George Washington Biography
More Popular Government Resources for Presidents' Day
Government Resources for Flag Day
When and How to Display the U.S. Flag
United States Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
History of the American Flag
The U.S. Flag: Facts and Discussion Questions
Flag Day Discussions
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
Articles of Confederation
Armed Forces Survey
Thirteen Original Colonies -- Secret Code
The Declaration of Independence Little Book
Thirteen Original Colonies -- Secret Code (Answer Key)
What You Should Know About the American Flag
More Government Resources for Independence Day
Government Resources for Veterans Day
Veterans of U.S. Wars and Their Dependents
Who's in the News Bulletin Board -- Teacher Preview
The Selective Service System
National Cemeteries
More Government Resources for Veterans Day
References
Barack Obama
How a President Gets Elected
Presidential Elections
Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College
John McCain
Three Branches of Government Summary
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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