Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Branches of Government: The President's Budget

For Students 6th - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students. This site presents an explanation of the Presidential Budget. Links to related sites are available.
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Branches of Government: Executive Branch (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 5th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students in grades K-12. This site presents an overview of the Executive branch of government. Links to related sites are available.
Interactive
US Mint

United States Mint: Branches of Power

For Students 3rd - 8th
Save the federal government from Oppressor Sam, and learn about the US Constitution to restore the three branches of government.
Website
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: The Three Branches of Government

For Students 3rd - 5th
Each of the three branches of the United States government is described - the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch.
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Judicial Branch (6 8)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Ben's Guide to U.S. Government provides a brief overview of the judicial branch of the federal government. Discusses the origin of the judicial branch, the concept of judicial review, and functions of the judicial branch....
Handout
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary: Branches of Government

For Students 3rd - 6th
A concise, organized table of information breaking down the three branches of government which govern the United States of America.
Website
US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Federal Digital System

For Students 9th - 10th
The core mission of Keeping America Informed, dated to 1813 when Congress determined to make information regarding the work of the three branches of Government available to all Americans. The U.S Government Printing Office (GPO) provides...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Three Branches of Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the organization of the US Government into executive, legislative and judicial branches. Interactive actions and includes containers, fill in the blanks and matching.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Learning About Our Government

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This instructional activity is designed to inform students about the organization of our nation's government. Students will be introduced to the three branches of American government and the responsibilities of each. They will discuss...
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Judicial Branch (9 12)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides a brief overview of the judicial branch of the federal government. Discusses the origin of the judicial branch, the concept of judicial review, and functions of the judicial branch. Links to more information about the U.S....
Whiteboard
SMART Technologies

Smart: Branches of the Us Government

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This interactive lesson can be used to introduce or to review the three branches of the United States government: legislative, executive, and judicial.
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Grades K 2

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Here you can learn all about the U.S. Government! Find information on our nation, how our government works, your own neighborhood, and the main government symbols. Games and other activities are also included!
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Official Us Executive Branch Websites

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official US executive branch site. Provides links to every department of this government branch.
Activity
Other

Independent Agencies and Government Corporations

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of independent agencies and Government Corporations with links to their sites.
Website
US Department of Commerce

Us Department of Commerce: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for the US Department of Commerce. This page contains many links and current information. Read the top stories on the home page or visit the newsroom for more information. You can also browse the "jobs" link.
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Colorado State and Local Government

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides information on the state government of Colorado, including its state legislature, judiciary, executive branch, constitution, legal guides, and general sources.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Branches of Us Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains the 3 branches of US government-- Executive, Judicial and Legislative-- and includes some questions for assessment.
Activity
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: The Legislative Branch: House of Representatives

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Read a brief synopsis of the House of Representatives in the Legislative Branch, and then complete the short quiz to check for understanding.
Activity
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Legislative Branch, the Senate

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Activities that students can use to understand the job of the US Senate, and become more engaged in the legislative process.
Website
US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: History of Bills

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
For any legislative actions enacted upon a specific bill, the specific type of action is recorded in the History of Bills section of the Government Printing Office website. This information comes straight from the Congressional Record,...
Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Constitution Day Resources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A selection of online resources from THOMAS that have to do with the US Constitution.
Primary
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Rice on Iraq, War and Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of an interview of National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice in September of 2002, discussing President George W. Bush's ideas about moving the US into war against Iraq.
Activity
Cato Institute

Cato Institute: Congress, the Courts, and the Constitution [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An analysis of the conflicting views on the fundamental role of the government of the United States, specifically on the relationship between the different branches of the federal government, and what the Cato Institute regards as their...
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Judicial Branch

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides a simple explanation of the Judicial Branch with a hyperlinks to information on the Supreme Court.

Other popular searches