2nd - 8th Grade Civics and Government Resources

Students gain insight into the 1787 Constitutional Convention and the founding ideals of the newly formed government with this engaging social studies worksheet!

On this worksheet, students read about this important historical document and complete the sentences using what they learned.

In this hands-on social studies worksheet, learners will match each of eight roles to their corresponding branches of government.

Students read the primary-source text of the first 10 amendments and summarize each one using their own words.

Incorporate spelling practice into your Presidents' Day celebrations with this festive word search activity!

Give middle school learners an opportunity to dig into the original text of this historical document with this two-page social studies worksheet.

Enjoy spelling practice alongside your Presidents' Day celebrations with this fun word search activity!

Introduce learners to the life and first presidential term of Donald Trump with this fact sheet.

Check out this one-page constitution worksheet that introduces kids to the Constitution of the United States.

In this civics worksheet, students learn about separation of powers within the U.S. government and explore how the three branches perform checks and balances.

Learn about the USA's three branches of government and where each one works.

Your fifth grader can see how well he knows the ten amendments by matching the amendments with their descriptions. He'll have all ten memorized in no time!

Explore and analyze four main types of ancient Greek governments with this two-page world history worksheet!

Find presidential and historical words in this election-themed word search.

How well do you know your country's past presidents? Here is a challenging series of match-up games, featuring U.S. presidents!

Learn all about the role of the legislative branch of the federal government with this graphic organizer!

Help your student learn the government principle of checks and balances with this worksheet. He'll learn key terms with a word search puzzle and a quick quiz.

Learners explore the challenges involved in the U.S. establishing a new nation and Washington’s significant role in that development with this engaging social studies worksheet.

Invite learners to put themselves into the shoes of the leader of the country with this creative exercise.

Test your scholar’s knowledge of our government system with a fill in the blanks diagram. Use the graphic organizer to reflect on the three main branches of government, and the parts that make up each branch.

How many stars and stripes do you see? Get in the mood for 4th of July with this fun American Flag coloring sheet.

Get to know the White House and the U.S. Capitol in this social studies matching worksheet!

Have students show what they know about the United States Constitution with this fun crossword puzzle!

Learn about the foundational process of American democracy in this essential worksheet!

Your young learner will discover the basics of local government with this worksheet all about municipalities.

Students learn about the roles and functions of each of the executive departments of the United States' government with this middle grades civics worksheet.

Research the role of the executive branch of the federal government with this social studies graphic organizer! 

Discover the role of the judicial branch of the federal government with the help of this graphic organizer!

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!