Government Scaffolded Notes

This is a single unit of study for Social Studies- Government. These activities will help your students deepen their knowledge of the basics of government. The pages of this unit can be used as a supplemental activity for your current social studies curriculum, or you can use reading from the internet.  

This set does not include the reading content for the lessons. This is a supplemental resource to add to your current social studies reading material.

Topics Covered:

Lesson 1: Government

Lesson 2: Three Levels of Government

Lesson 3: Local Government

Lesson 4: Citizens

Unit Assessment Included

Additional Social Studies Resources from Kile's Classroom:

Regions of the US Digital Project

Free- Biography Trading Cards Project

Economics Unit

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Shay's Rebellion Comic Strip with Standard Based Rubric

Mastery Rubric

Your comic strip shows understanding of debt, depression, & rebellion.

Your Comic Strip identifies the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation.

Your Comic strip analyzes the ideas behind America’s founding documents.

Your Comic strip express’s the impact of past events & documents that surrounding the Articles of Confederation lead to the writing of the Constitution.

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SS.7.C.1.5

Identify how the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the writing of the Constitution.

Overview:

Benchmark Clarifications:

Students will identify the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation (i.e., Congress had no power to tax, to regulate trade, or to enforce its laws; the national government lacked a national court system [judicial branch] and central leadership [executive branch]; and changes to the Articles required unanimous consent of the 13 states).

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3rd-4th Grade Social Studies Unit: State and Local Government

Grow your students' understanding of government with this single unit of study for Social Studies! Packed with engaging activities and student texts, this no-prep unit will take your students on a deep dive into the basics of government. From exploring the dynamics of local city government to understanding the purpose and role of state government, this unit covers all the essential topics to help your students grasp the fundamentals of how our land governs itself. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your students' learning experience and empower them with the knowledge they need to succeed in the world of government.

• Lesson 1: What is Government
• Lesson 2: Three Levels of Government
• Lesson 3: Local Government
• Lesson 4: Being a Good Citizen
• Assessment

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Additional Social Studies Resources from Kile's Classroom:

• 5th Grade Social Studies Year Long Bundle- Early American History and Geography
• Regions of the US Digital Project
• Free- Biography Trading Cards Project
• 3rd-5th Social Studies Economics No-prep Unit Lessons, Activities & Assessment

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