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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BJP Designs –
Thank you!
Lisa Nassar –
Easy to use and my kiddos loved it!
Jenna P. –
Great product!
Jaryn M. –
Great Resource!
Teaching Little Feet –
The students really liked this! Wil use again
Deborah O. –
Perfect activity to review responsibilities of each branch.
Meghan C. –
Great product!
Sarah R. –
Kids loved it
Michele L. –
Great resource!
Working 4 the Classroom –
My students are familiar with the structure of the banners and enjoy displaying what they have learned in this format.
Heather B. –
This was a nice little research activity for my students.
cindy arrarte –
I LOVED teaching the branches of govt and this resource was a perfect fit. My students absolutely loved it.
Emily A. –
Great Resource
Bobbi R. –
Good for learning checks and a visual too.
Anne B. –
Thanks for this great resource! I used it during distance learning and loved seeing my students display them in their homes!
Jessica Hotchkiss –
This was a great resource to use as an extension to learning about the Three Branches of Government. The students enjoyed researching and finding more information on each one to fill out their information!
oooLaLaLavish –
Excellent Resource
Joyce M. –
This was a great follow up activity for my Government Unit.
Katlyn K. –
Great resource!
PencilsPensandPaws –
This was an amazing resource to help teach my students about the 3 branches of government while we were learning virtually, thank you!