5 Fun Tips to Teach the Three Branches of Government
There are many ways to teach the three branches of government to your students. The tricky part is finding a way that is engaging, fun, and actually educational. For that, we explore books, resources, worksheets, and videos.1. Books to Teach the Three Branches of Government
My go-to for teaching kids something new is a good book. There are quite a few options out there for a book to teach students the basics of the three branches of government, but here are some of my favorites.
The Adventures of Bill series
The Adventures of Bill is a series of 4 books that help students to easily understand how the government works and why the law is so important. These books follow Bill all around the United States and its territories as Bill learns the ins and outs of the law and being a good citizen.
The US Constitution
The book by Syl Sobel, J.D. entitled the U.S. Constitution and You is full of great information all about the U.S. Constitution which is what gives the different branches of the government their individual and collective powers. Dive into the three branches of government and then use this book for your next exploration into the U.S. Government.
Basics of Government
The Little Book of Government by Zach Bush may be aimed more at young readers, but there is a plethora of information contained for older learners, too! It is a great resource for the basics of the U.S. Government, the Constitution, the 3 branches of government, and democracy. It is a great book to begin talking about the U.S. Government with any age group of students.
2. Videos to Teach the Three Branches of Government
If you are allowed to show videos in your classroom, here are a few short clips that are worth the time and effort to engage your students.
Branches of Government
This video on the 3 Branches of Government, a Kids Educational Video from Kids Academy is a great one to start off your lessons on the 3 branches of government. This engaging video will introduce the U.S. Government to your students while explaining the 3 branches of government specifically. While it may seem complicated to remember and learn about the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government, this video makes it easy to distinguish and have fun learning.
Schoolhouse Rock 3 Branches of Government
While old-school in its style and entertainment, as well as production, Schoolhouse Rock is a classic for teaching about the 3 branches of government. Entitled the 3-Ring Government by Schoolhouse Rock, this video is amazing. It is simplistic and easy to follow while engaging students with catchy tunes jam-packed with great information to teach the three branches of government.
3. Worksheets to Teach the Three Branches of Government
One of my favorite resources for teaching about the three branches of government is a worksheet resource you can print and hand out to your students. The Branches of Government Color-by-Number, Reading Passage, and Text Marking resource is exactly what you need. Students read a non-fiction passage and search for answers while marking evidence from the text. It is a great option for learning, reading, and answering comprehension questions about the three branches of government.
4. Printable Resources to Teach the Three Branches of Government
The Branches of Government Scavenger Hunt, Branches of Government Breakout, and Branches of Government Thinktivity are all great resources you need to check out! Each resource is printable and easy to incorporate into your classroom for teaching your students about the three branches of government. The directions and everything you will need are laid out in each one of these resources. Print and go have a fun interactive activity with your class!
5. Digital and Interactive Resources for the Three Branches of Government
The Branches of Government Interactive Game is a google slides presentation designed to engage your students while they learn about the three branches of government.
Next, you’ll want to check out the Branches of Government Digital Notebook where students can answer questions about the 3 branches of government on easily assigned google slides. If you wish to, the digital notebook pairs perfectly with the Branches of Government Digital Escape Room!
The Branches of Government Digital Escape Room It is full of readers with comprehension questions that allow students to solve riddles and puzzles to escape the room. They will use the knowledge they are learning about the three branches of government without even realizing that they are learning!
You can also bundle resources and get all of them to see what works for your classroom in the Branches of Government Bundle!
Let me know what you will use in your classroom!
