Make U.S. government and civics finally click for middle schoolers — with a workbook that actually gets used.
This standards-friendly workbook turns American government into clear readings, structured practice, and hands-on activities students in grades 5–8 can complete independently, at home, or in class. Eight chapters build real understanding step by step, from what government is to how everyday citizens help shape their communities.
What’s inside:
• 8 full chapters covering What Is Government?, The Constitution, The Three Branches, Checks and Balances, Federalism, Rights and Responsibilities, Elections and Representation, and Civic Participation
• Short, focused readings anchored by a Key Question
• 80 key vocabulary terms with student-friendly definitions and fill-in practice
• Comprehension checks, graphic organizers, “Map It” activities, and sort-and-classify exercises
• Primary-source and document-based activities with the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, Federalist No. 51, the Gettysburg Address, and more
• A different puzzle in every chapter, including crossword, word search, timeline, logic, code breaker, and other review activities
• Writing prompts with planning organizers and self-checks
• End-of-chapter quizzes, a cumulative Final Review, and a complete Answer Key
Great for homeschool social studies, co-ops, classroom supplements, sub plans, summer review, civics test prep, and students who learn best by doing.
Clean black-and-white pages. No prep required — just open and go.
Book 1 in the U.S. Social Studies Workbooks series.
