Check out this great writing activity for Flag Day. Presented in eight short answer questions, this worksheet will probe student thinking and push them to reflect on what the flag is and why it is so important. Many of the questions provide creative questions such as why do places have flags or what are some patriotic songs and which is their favorite. This is a great way to allow students to think critically and reflect in a meaningful way!

Check out this simple and direct 5-question multiple choice assessment. It an easily be adapted for a test, quiz, exit ticket or independent work. The results will provide insight for the teacher into the understandings' and content attainment of students. Topics include elections, government officials, and vocabulary related to these topics such as ballots, electors, candidates and more. An answer key has been included for your convenience.

This simple 4-question with a bonus question assessment is presented in a multiple choice format. The results of this very clear and direct worksheet which can be used as a quiz, exit ticket, or other independent work will offer valuable insight into students' understanding of producers, concumers, households, banks, schools, and other instutitions on our communities that influence and are influenced by the economy. An answer key is incldued for your convenience.

Check out this 10 question assessment that presents question formats in both multiple choice and short answer formats. This can easily be used a s a quiz, test, homework or in-class worksheet. This is a great way to assess what students know about early settlers such as John C. Calhoun, information about the union, tariffs, imports, and more. This is a great way to gain insight, adjustment curriculum moving forward, and start or finish the lesson on early years of South Carolina settlement and beginnings.

With this simple and direct assesment, teachers will gain fast insight into their students' understanding of the differences between the three branches of government. Presented in six question, this assessmen include both multiple choice responses as well as a written component.It covers topics of the executive branch, legislative branch, judicial branch and some of the sub-categories within. This can easily be used as a test, quiz, exit ticket or other form of independent. An answer key has been included for your convenience.

This 6-question assessment is ideal for an exit ticket. It provides quick snapshot for teachers to understand where students are in terms of their understanding of state governments. Five of the questions are completed with one of two words that students choose from. The last question is a fill in the blank with two words that are rleated to the services that a state government provides. This can be adapted for a quiz or the start to some independent work. An answer key has been included for your convenience.

Check out this simple and student-friendly template that is to be sued for analyzing primary sources. Separated into four color-coded sections, this is a great way to facilitate the organization and understanding of a primary source. The sections include: observe, reflect, question and further investigate which is meant to push students to be very critical of the information presented. This is sure to increase the critical thought and analysis of your students. It comes in three different formats to best meet the students in your classroom including a blank space template, one with lines, and one with bullets.

Check out this 5 question exit ticket that will provide insight into students’ understanding of the leaders in our government. Questions are centered around voting, ballots, campaigning, the state government leaders vs the nation’s government leaders and more. An answer key has been attached for your convenience. This can be used as a quiz, test, exit ticket, worksheet and more.

Celebrate Flag Day with your Kindergartners by teaching them a bit about some of the things we do on Flag Day. This fun and simple worksheet prompts students to write three sentences about Flag Day. It includes an extension activity for early finishers as well! Space is included that students can draw an additional flag for the second child as well. Kindergarten guide lines are embedded to facilitate writing skills as well!

Check out this interactive activity in which the five stages of an election are described on pieces. Students will need to cut these out and put them in order. This can be done on a sentence strip, on a piece of paper or simple laminated and placed in order temporarily. This is a great way to introduce, reinforce or review the critical steps of an election such as the primaries, election day, and inauguration.

Facilitate your homework assignment of students watching the debate at home with a Venn Diagram for them to organize their thoughts. This is a great structured way to streamline their thinking and observations and then discourse in the classroom in following days.