5th Grade Government Worksheets

US & American History Constitutional Amendments Bill of Rights Maze Worksheets

By The Magical Avocado

The Amendments to the US Constitution are an integral part of American History and Civics courses. This pdf set of three Amendment Mazes requires students to choose the correct amendment number before progressing through the maze.

Specifically, this set includes:

· Bill of Rights Amendment Maze (maze 1)

· Two mazes for amendments 11-27 (mazes 2 and 3)

· Teacher Answer sheets

· A printer friendly (no border) copy of all resources

The Amendments Maze Sheets can be used for:

· Formative assessment

· Extension activities

· Centers activity

· Review

· Homework

· Subplans

· Anywhere you are teaching about the Constitutional Amendments!

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3 Branches of Government Reading Comprehension Passage and Activities - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This passage and worksheet is an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the structure American government and the history behind our country's governmental systems.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • 3 Branches of Government Passage (2 pages)
  • Multiple Choice Questions
  • Vocabulary Activity
  • Research Extension Activities
  • Answer Keys
  • Link to Digital Version

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US President American History Notebooking Worksheet printable

By Tomorrowcomes

Printable black and white notebook worksheets of the 46 United States President. Each page features a picture of the president. The page then focuses on students finding specific general information on an individual president, as well as an area for students to write unique information about the president that is interesting to them.

Specific information the student while look for:

  • Nickname
  • Born
  • Death
  • Term in office
  • Birthplace
  • Political Party
  • Vice President
  • Spouse
  • Number of Children

Don't forget to check out the50 States Worksheets!

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Formation of Political Parties Infographic: 5th Grade Studies Weekly Week 30

By Colleen Burdette

Formation of Political Parties Infographic:

Students will research the early Political Parties: Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. With the information they gain they will create an infographic showing the leader of the party and the party goals.

After completing and displaying their infographic, students can answer extension questions concerning the early political parties and early elections. These questions could be used to lead class discussions. The questions lead to deeper level thinking.

Questions concern:

  • George Washington's election.
  • The defeated politician becoming Vice-President.
  • Different political parties working together.
  • Alexander Hamilton backing Thomas Jefferson.

This resource aligns with Indiana Social Standard 5.H.17.


What's included:

  • Teacher instructions.
  • Link to research site.
  • Infographic template.
  • Extension questions.
  • Answer Key.

How is this resource useful:

  • Low prep for teacher.
  • Good research practice.
  • Extension questions lead to deeper thinking.
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Bill of Rights Visuals

By TxMAP Teacher

This product is a graphic organizer used with a unit on the Constitution. The student will fill out the graphic organizer by listing the first 10 Amendments in the left hand column and then drawing a visual representation of each amendment. Note that Amendment 1 has 5 parts to it - the 5 freedoms.

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Declaration of Independence Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions

By LessonLink Teacher

This is a set of 4 Declaration of Independence Reading Comprehension Passages with multiple-choice questions. It is a valuable educational resource designed to enhance the understanding of colonial history for students in 4th, 5th, and even 6th grade.

This set includes four distinct passages, each focusing on a unique aspect of the Declaration of Independence.

The passages cover:

  • The Purpose of the Declaration of Independence: The passage helps the students understand the reasons that led to the creation of this historic document.
  • The Main Parts of the Declaration: This passage will help the students learn about the structure and key sections of the Declaration.
  • Key Figures in the Declaration: Help your students discover the important individuals who played a significant role in its creation.
  • The Impact of the Declaration of Independence: Let the students explore how this document influenced events and ideologies.

Each passage is accompanied by multiple-choice questions to test comprehension, along with answer keys for self-assessment.

This set is an excellent tool for fostering a deeper understanding of one of America’s foundational texts.

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  • The Statue of Liberty Dedication Day reading comprehension passages
  • Constitution Day reading comprehension passages
  • American Symbols and Landmarks reading comprehension passages

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Elections Day & Voting Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions with Answers

By The Teaching Resources Company

This product is designed to teach students about the election process in the United States. The first several pages present information about the purpose of voting and explain important developments in the history of voting. The middle pages teach students about the Electoral College and the election of a U.S. President, senators, representatives, judges, and local officials. The remaining pages deal with campaigns and require students to create campaign materials and compose a speech in support of a candidate. Last Page presents a crossword puzzle which provides a comprehensive review of election

terms.

After students complete the activities in this product, you may wish to invite community leaders,such as judges, city council members, or election officials to speak to your class. Students can then use the information they have learned about elections to compose questions for the speakers and engage them in discussion.

What is included :

  • Why Vote?
  • The History of Voting
  • Types of Government
  • What Makes a Good Leader?
  • Political Parties
  • Women Gain Voting Rights
  • Black Americans Gain Voting Rights
  • Laws that Changed Voting Rules
  • Who Can Vote in Elections?
  • Voter Registration
  • How Do Citizens Cast Their Votes?
  • The Electoral College
  • The Electoral College(continued)
  • Electing the U.S. President
  • Electing the U.S. President (continued)
  • Electing Members of Congress
  • Electing Members of Congress (continued)
  • Electing Judges
  • Electing Local Officials
  • How Does a Candidate Campaign?
  • Famous Campaign Strategies
  • Famous Campaign Strategies (continued)
  • Campaign Supporters
  • Presidential Campaign Jobs
  • Campaign Persuasion
  • Giving a Campaign Speech
  • Become a Campaign Supporter
  • Review of Election Terms

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Presidents' Day Coordinate Plane Graphing Picture: Happy Presidents' Day

By Qiang Ma

This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-11 for Presidents' Day or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!

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Constitution Day Word Search Worksheet Activity

By SheetHub

Constitution Day Word Search Puzzles for Grades 1-6

Hello, awesome educators! Ready to celebrate Constitution Day with your students in a fun and engaging way? Our Constitution Day Word Search Puzzles are perfect for introducing this important holiday to your 1st to 6th graders!

What’s Inside:

  • Constitution Day Word Search Puzzles: Enjoy 2 challenging and educational puzzles designed specifically for upper elementary students. These word searches will help reinforce important Constitution Day vocabulary while providing a fun and interactive learning experience.
  • Helpful Hints: Includes 2 hints to support students as they work through the puzzles, making the activity both educational and enjoyable.

Details:

  • Number of Worksheets: 3
  • Format: PDF

These word search puzzles are a great way to make Constitution Day lessons both informative and entertaining, ensuring your students have a meaningful and memorable experience.

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Government Unit Activities

By Kile's Classroom

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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DAILY BELLRINGER Progressive Era Worksheet Pack with VIDEOS and answer key

By Jared Bruening

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, after the American Civil War, the United States experienced a time of enormous industrial and urban growth. This growth gave Americans many opportunities but also led to overcrowding, poor working conditions, and inequalities. Progressives in the late 1800s and early 1900s fought to combat these challenges.

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The G20: "World's Big Money Meeting" Kids Article Package with FREE Worksheet for Kids to Fill-in

By Teach with Ease Collection

Dive into International Diplomacy with Our G20 Summit Adventure! This exciting reading resource takes students on a kid-friendly journey to one of the world’s most significant global events. Perfect for curious minds, it explores the G20 Summit held just recently, and continues to be a fantastic tool for learning about international relations beyond this date.

Key Highlights:

• Global Leaders Unite: Learn how world leaders gathered in Delhi for the G20 Summit, discussing key topics in global economics and diplomacy.

• Engaging Exploration: Designed to simplify complex global topics, this resource offers a fun and accessible way for young learners to explore the world of diplomacy.

• Fun Facts and Activities: Discover intriguing details about the G20 Summit’s exclusive guest list, agenda, and participate in a fun, interactive activity by imagining yourself as a world leader.

Why This Resource Stands Out:

It blends education with excitement, making global diplomacy engaging and easy to understand. Whether in the classroom or at home, it’s a great tool for sparking curiosity about international relations and leadership.

Our Recommendation: this article package offers a unique and engaging look at the G20 Summit, making global diplomacy accessible and interesting for young learners. It’s an essential tool for fostering a deeper understanding of world leadership and economics.

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  • Sustainable Energy
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  • Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
  • International Relations
  • Educational Adventure
  • events from 2023

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Types of Government: Prioritize!

By History Guru

Types of Government: Prioritize! Directions: You are helping create a constitution for a new government. However, they have not decided what their main values will be. Below you will find different priorities a country might have. Decide which type of government would work best for each, and justify your decision. SS.7.C.3.1 Compare different forms of government (direct democracy, representative democracy, socialism, communism, monarchy, oligarchy, autocracy). SS.7.C.3.2 Compare parliamentary, federal, confederal, and unitary systems of government.

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Great Americans Series of Biographies - Fun History - William Dawes

By Iconic History

The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.

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US & American History Constitutional Amendments Bill of Rights Summary Worksheet

By The Magical Avocado

The Amendments to the US Constitution are an integral part of American History and Civics courses. This pdf set asks students to explain each of the Bill of Rights in their own words, and to explain the importance of each. This can be used in American History, Civics, Government, and English classes!

Specifically, this set includes:

· The Bill of Rights split among 4 worksheet pages

· A printer friendly (no border) copy of all resources

The Bill of Rights In My Own Words Worksheets can be used for:

· Formative assessment

· Extension activities

· Centers activity

· Review

· Homework

· Subplans

· Anywhere you are teaching about the Constitutional Amendments!

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American History Us President and USA State Fact Notebook Worksheets

By Tomorrowcomes

President:

Printable black and white notebook worksheets of the 46 United States President. Each page features a picture of the president. The page then focuses on students finding specific general information on an individual president, as well as an area for students to write unique information about the president that is interesting to them.

Specific information the student while look for:

  • Nickname
  • Born
  • Death
  • Term in office
  • Birthplace
  • Political Party
  • Vice President
  • Spouse
  • Number of Children

Sates:

Black and White worksheet on all 50 States. Each sheet asks basic information about individual states for students to fill out. This is a great resource to introduce basic facts of individual states, while students can engage thru drawing the state flower, state bird, state tree, and state shape. A blank worksheet is also included.

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5th Grade Yearlong Social Studies Activities: Aligns with Studies Weekly

By Colleen Burdette

Engaging Activities for 5th Grade Social Studies:

These activities keep students engaged throughout the year as they study United States History. Although these activities are aligned with Studies Weekly, each activity can be completed without Studies Weekly. "Missing" weeks are due to Studies Weekly assigning inquiries once per unit.

What's included:

Beginning of the Year Escape Room:

  • history
  • civics and government
  • geography
  • economics

Inquiry: How to Research (Weeks 1-4)

  • Social Studies Lenses Activity
  • Primary and Secondary Sources Activity
  • Fact and Opinion Activity
  • How to Research Yearlong Checklist
  • Response to Inquiry: Kids Making a Difference Infographic

North America Before European Contact (Weeks 6-8)

  • Indigenous People's Regional Dwellings Activity
  • Indigenous Tribe Infographic
  • Introduction to Archaeology Activity
  • Indigenous Trade Routes Activity

European Exploration and Colonization (Weeks 10-18)

  • Columbian Exchange Import Poster
  • Cooperation and Conflict in Jamestown Activity
  • Explorer Trading Cards
  • Supply and Demand Activity with Land Use Extension
  • Thirteen Colonies by Region Image Reveal
  • Trading Along the Silk Road Game
  • Ranking Colonial Groups Activity
  • Charter of the Colonies Picture Reveal
  • Indigenous Trade with Europeans Game
  • French and Indian War Escape Room
  • Benjamin Franklin Facts Prism
  • Alliances with North Americans Worksheets

The American Revolution (Weeks 19-26)

  • Protesting Acts of Parliament Protest Signs
  • Tea Party Pennants
  • Founding Fathers Game
  • Declaration of Independence Escape Room
  • Iroquois Confederation and Articles of Confederation Venn Diagram
  • Design a Monument to Revolutionary Minorities
  • American Revolution Battles Infographic
  • Battles After Yorktown Timeline

Creating a New Nation (Weeks 27-31)

  • Federalists/Anti-Federalists Poster and Debate
  • Framers of the Constitution Information Sheets
  • Ratifying the Constitution Stations
  • Bill of Rights Activity: Display the Amendments
  • Bill of Rights Four Corners Review
  • Bill of Rights/Declaration of Independence Grievances Picture Reveal
  • Formation of Political Parties Infographic
  • Lewis and Clark Primary Source Animal Activity
  • Northwest Ordinance Spoons Game
  • Westward Expansion Game
  • Preamble to the Constitution Picture Reveal

End of the Year Escape Room

  • history
  • constitution
  • civics/government
  • geography
  • economics

Aligns with Indiana Standards: 5.H.1, 5.H.2, 5.H.3, 5.H.5, 5.H.6, 5.H.7, 5.H.8, 5.H.9, 5.H.10, 5.H.11, 5.H.12, 5.H.13, 5.H.14, 5.H.15, 5.H.16, 5.H.17, 5.C.1, 5.C.2, 5.C.3, 5.C.5, 5.C.7, 5.G.1, 5.G.2, 5.G.7, 5.E.1, 5.E.2, 5.E.3, 5.E.5.


What's Included:

  • Teacher instructions.
  • Student instructions.
  • All necessary handouts.
  • All necessary templates.
  • Answer Keys.
  • Links to research sites.
  • Links to digital activities.

How is this bundle useful:

  • Easy to prep for teachers.
  • Engaging for students.
  • Great supplements for curriculum.
  • Helpful for sub plans.
  • Follow up questions increase rigor.
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Constitution Overview

By TxMAP Teacher

This is a basic overview of the Constitution. It is divided into 6 parts ...

A. The Articles of Confederation

B. The Constitutional Convention

C. Terms and Definitions

D. The Amendment Process

E Branches of the Government

F. Principles of the Constitution

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Kamala Harris Biography Reading Comprehension Passages Multiple Choice Questions

By LessonLink Teacher

This set of 3 Kamala Harris Biography Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is about the life and achievements of Kamala Harris and can be used to teach students about her contributions and significance, especially in the context of Elections 2024.

It is ideal for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 to learn about Kamala Harris biography.

The passages include:

  • Life and Family: This passage explores Kamala Harris's early life, including her upbringing, family background, and the values instilled in her by her parents.
  • Education and Career: This passage details Kamala Harris's educational journey from elementary school through law school, highlighting her dedication to learning and her early career milestones.
  • Political Career: This passage covers Kamala Harris's significant achievements in her political career, including her roles as U.S. Senator and Vice President and her historic milestones.

Each passage is followed by 10 multiple-choice questions that test the student’s understanding of the passage. Answer keys are also included.

These passages can be used as a whole-class activity, a small group discussion, or an independent assignment, providing a comprehensive and engaging way for students to learn about an influential figure in contemporary politics.


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Presidents' Day Coordinate Plane Graphing Picture: Obama

By Qiang Ma

This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-11 for Presidents' Day or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!

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- One picture to be graphed in all four quadrants with positive and negative whole numbers

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