Social Studies Branches of Government Tree Use this template to teach your students about the three branches of government. As they read, listen, or watch a video, students can label the tree, and add details concerning the roles, responsibilities, or characteristics of each branch if they are able. 3branchesofgovernmenttree-1Download Government Test Study Guide This study guide is a great resource to see what students should know in 4th grade, and to use as a base as you plan your lessons and objectives. 4th-grade-gov.-study-guideDownload Junior Lawmaker Project After students learn about government, they can get involved by becoming a “Junior Lawmaker.” My students have loved this activity! Simply teach them their opportunity to write to their state government and propose a law. Have them practice, review their letters, and then send them to your state representative. My students have received “junior lawmaker” certificates in the past, and some have receive personal letters from the representative! The documents below can be tweaked to fit your needs, and will give you an idea of how to help your students learn more about their government and encourage their good citizenship. bill-proposal-exampleDownload junior-lawmaker-final-templateDownload William Penn’s PA Brochure Project After studying that William Penn wrote booklets and advertisements in order to invite Europeans to settle in his new coloy, students get to “help” William Penn by creating a brochure about Early Pennsylvania! PA Brochure Instructions and Scoring GuideDownload Colonial America Apprenticeship Project This is a favorite among students! After studying Ben Franklin and Colonial America, students get to learn a “trade.” You can determine which students should do which projects. There is a lot of prep work, but it is worth it! Kids learn best when they are doing! Apprenticeship AssignmentDownload Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading...
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