U.S. Government and Election Unit Study

Description

The U.S. Government and Election Unit Study is a family style literature-based unit study of the United States Government and elections. It is designed for elementary and middle school students, with extensions for high school students. So you can do this with your whole family together!

*This unit study was updated in 2024*

This unit study covers the basic workings of the U.S. government, how it was formed, the Constitution, elections, the office of the President and other government officials, and voting rights. There are plenty of opportunities for a deep dive into topics of interest, and many lessons include discussion questions and extension activities to guide these deeper dives and to allow older students to study the topic more in-depth. There are also some fun topics thrown in, like White House pets!

In this unit study, you find 90+ pages of suggested books paired with journaling prompts, links to videos, and activity pages. Each lesson gives you books to read, topics to discuss, journal prompts, and how to extend the lesson for older kids – including high schoolers. These prompts are meant to promote critical thinking, improve understanding about the topic, and invite deeper discussion.

An extensive book list is included (categorized by topic and general reading level) , so you can choose the books that are best for your family. but this unit could be completed with other comparable books on this subject.  You’ll also find a list of books specifically for your high school students, as well as additional videos for them to watch. No other supplies are needed for this unit study other than pencils and paper!

All lessons are designed to be slightly open-ended to allow for child-led learning and exploration. You can modify and adapt for your students’ ability levels easily within this family style unit. These are not your typical fill-in-the-blank, spit back the information you read worksheets!

This guide is a 90+ page digital download geared toward grades K-8, with extensions for high schoolers.

This is a digital download and you will not receive a physical product.