Description
Three Branches of Government Activities: Teach the Three Branches of Government with this engaging, student-friendly U.S. Government and Civics resource for upper elementary! This packet gives students a clear understanding of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches through informational reading passages, comprehension questions, government activities, writing, research, and pennant displays.
Students will learn the main jobs, members, responsibilities, and powers of each branch while exploring how the branches work together through checks and balances. They will also learn about Congress, the president, the Supreme Court, how a bill becomes a law, and why the Constitution divides power among three branches of government.
Use the complete resource as a Three Branches of Government mini-unit or choose individual activities to supplement your existing U.S. Government, Civics, or Constitution lessons.
INCLUDED:
- Print and Go Printables
- Colored and black-and-white options
- Answer Keys
- 3 Branches of Government Research Pennants
- 3 Informational Reading Passages: Legislative, Executive & Judicial Branches
- Reading Comprehension Questions
- Three Branches of Government Reference Activities
- Who Does What? Branch Identification
- How a Bill Becomes a Law + Sequencing Activity
- Checks & Balances Reference + Application Activity
- Compare the Three Branches Graphic Organizer
- Three Branches of Government Writing Choice Board
PERFECT FOR:
- Three Branches of Government Units
- U.S. Government & Civics
- Constitution Lessons
- 3rd–5th Grade Social Studies
- Reading Comprehension
- Informational Text Practice
- Writing & Research Activities
- Small Groups & Independent Practice
- Social Studies Centers
- Government Review
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