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Make learning about the local, state and federal government more fun with a sprinkle of fairy dust! This unit kicks off with a read-aloud (or guided reading) story written at the 3.2 reading level called "Jenny and the Government Fairy". (as determined by Okapi Readability). Four activity sheets go with the story and match Common Core Standards for 3rd and 4th grade.
This unit includes:
Directions and ideas for using the reading story
Three page story to kick off the government study
Vocabulary cards
worksheets
Common Core Correlation sheets
Grading keys
Selections on local government including:
What does local government do?
What are taxes?
How does local government keep us safe?
How does local government help people get things they want in
their community?
What rules do people in local government follow?
What is a city charter?
What is a strong mayor?
What is a weak mayor?
What is a city manager?
What is a city council?
Town hall meetings
Worksheets
Grading keys
Quiz
Selections on the Federal Government
The Articles of Confederation
The three branches of government
The executive branch
The legislative branch
The judicial branch
Worksheets
Grading keys
Quiz
Selections on State Government
Executive and legislative branches
The State Supreme Court
Worksheet
Quiz
National symbols
State symbols
Who is the Government Fairy and What is She Doing Here? by Jan Bernard is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License
This unit includes:
Directions and ideas for using the reading story
Three page story to kick off the government study
Vocabulary cards
worksheets
Common Core Correlation sheets
Grading keys
Selections on local government including:
What does local government do?
What are taxes?
How does local government keep us safe?
How does local government help people get things they want in
their community?
What rules do people in local government follow?
What is a city charter?
What is a strong mayor?
What is a weak mayor?
What is a city manager?
What is a city council?
Town hall meetings
Worksheets
Grading keys
Quiz
Selections on the Federal Government
The Articles of Confederation
The three branches of government
The executive branch
The legislative branch
The judicial branch
Worksheets
Grading keys
Quiz
Selections on State Government
Executive and legislative branches
The State Supreme Court
Worksheet
Quiz
National symbols
State symbols
Who is the Government Fairy and What is She Doing Here? by Jan Bernard is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License
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2 Weeks
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56
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shinerman
helped
June 12, 2013 
loribarnett
Love this!
June 6, 2013
cerisebutcher
Wonderful. Thank you.
May 24, 2013
blkatz
Thank you.
May 12, 2013
pebbles800
Great
May 8, 2013
floraestela
Great and complete unit!! I will use it a lot!
May 5, 2013
tconorino
Effective and well thought out! My students really liked this, thank you.
May 4, 2013
Kristen Withee (TpT Seller)
This is a comprehensive package deal!!! I will only use the local info, but will pass on the state and US to other grade levels. Thanks for all your hard work!
April 26, 2013
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I'm so glad to hear you can pass the resource on to other grade levels that can use it!! I hope they enjoy it too!!
Thanks so much,
Jan
Thanks so much,
Jan
April 26, 2013
missstevers
I really like this unit, but I feel like it could have used a bit more in order to use it solely. I would have liked to see an suggested outline including days so I can plan easier. I like how the branches are split up but confused as to the order they are listed in. I was bummed more time/information wasn't spent on the constitution, how a bill becomes a law, and the responsibilities of the president. The short stories are wonderful and my class really enjoyed the Government Fairy (although I wish she could be incorporated throughout the unit somehow!). I'll use this unit in combination with some other resources, but overall glad I purchased.
April 25, 2013
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
These are all wonderful suggestions! I update many of my resources during the summer, and I will keep your ideas in mind when I update the government fairy. Thanks so much for your input, it is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Jan
Thanks,
Jan
April 25, 2013
harmonyof5
Thank you!
April 6, 2013
JCollins82
Can't wait to use this with my class! Thank you!
March 24, 2013
KarenBingham
This story held the students' interest and worked well as an introduction to our government unit. The lesson pages that went with it helped the students understand government more clearly.
March 2, 2013
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! It's always good to hear that lessons work out well!
Thanks again,
Jan
Thanks again,
Jan
March 3, 2013
reevees
My students enjoyed the story and lessons that accompanied it. I was able to pick and choose from the other materials as approprite. The unit was very helpful.
February 24, 2013
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I am so glad it worked well for you!
Thanks again,
Jan
Thanks again,
Jan
February 24, 2013
Nwoguloo
Great Packet!!!
February 19, 2013
bunnylove4
great resource!
February 3, 2013
Anne Kemper (TpT Seller)
I hate teaching government, so I'll take all the resources I can get. Great information for my 3rd graders!
January 23, 2013
shlsuze
My kids and I loved reading about the "fairy" and her adventures! Thanks for helping me show them that government can be fun!!
January 22, 2013
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for making my day!!! I really appreciate your comment!!!
Jan
Jan
January 22, 2013
jbrylow
Thank you! This unit was very helpful!
January 16, 2013
matoaka
Interesting presentation of local government for my third grade students.
January 15, 2013
teg88
Extremely helpful.
January 14, 2013
malones618
Great unit!
January 6, 2013
cenance
I was able to use most of this with my second graders, but I know it will be a great resource for when I teach older students.
January 6, 2013
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I taught third grade, so much of the resource is aimed at that grade level. I know government is taught at different grade levels across the United States, so I really tried to make it usable for 2nd-4th grades. I am very happy to hear that it worked for your second graders!! Thanks so much for your comment and rating!!
Jan
Jan
January 6, 2013
Mrs L
This is perfect! I teach a mixed 3/4 self contained special education class, and this will really help my students understand how government works!
December 9, 2012
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thank you very, very much! I hope your kids really enjoy it!
Jan
Jan
December 12, 2012
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for your rating and comment, it is greatly appreciated!
Jan
Jan
December 1, 2012
tracyosutton
Thank you! Great resource! :)
November 27, 2012
BeckyStroh
Excellent resource! Thanks
November 25, 2012
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
It's amazing how good just one word can make a person feel. Thanks for making me feel really great today!
Thanks so much!
Jan
Thanks so much!
Jan
November 6, 2012
omvalverde
Easy to follow. Great for 3rd grade
November 5, 2012
kightsl
Great surprise at how easy it was to purchase! The material is wonderful, and I know my students are going to love it!!
November 5, 2012
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thank you so very much! Teachers Pay Teachers makes everything as easy as possible, and if you ever do have a problem go to "contact us" and they will give you all the help you need!!
Thanks again,
Jan
Thanks again,
Jan
November 5, 2012
pattygaw
This is awesome...can't wait to start with it in class tomorrow.
November 4, 2012
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I hope your students really enjoy it!!
Jan
Jan
November 5, 2012
Deana33
We are using this now and my students are having a ball with it...thank you!!
November 4, 2012
bethhoehner
So helpful!
October 30, 2012
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
I so glad it is going to be helpful for you! I hope your students really enjoy it!!
Jan
Jan
October 30, 2012
mcshrum
This is absolutely perfect for my unit on levels and branches of government. I love how literacy and social studies are incorporated into this!
October 29, 2012
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I like doing all my lessons with a little story...it makes it more fun!
Jan
Jan
October 29, 2012
sgarver
Awesome!!
October 25, 2012
Jenshomeschool
Great information to help my 2nd grader learn about government in a creative way!
October 24, 2012
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I hope your 2nd grader really enjoys it!!
Jan
Jan
October 24, 2012
erin719
Great! Thanks!
October 13, 2012
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I hope you and your students really enjoy using it!
Jan
Jan
October 13, 2012
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much! I like to integrate literature into everything I can. I hope you and your students really enjoy it!!
Thanks again,
Jan
Thanks again,
Jan
October 11, 2012
Sue Dembski
Great unit!
October 10, 2012
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thanks so very much! I hope your students really enjoy it!!
Jan
Jan
October 10, 2012
bstrawcutter
Loved the story that begins the unit, contained many valuable lessons and ideas.
October 9, 2012
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much!! I hope you and your students enjoy using it!!
Thanks again,
Jan
Thanks again,
Jan
October 9, 2012
missvicki77
LOVE this addition to our government unit! Being an IB school, this played to all of the skills the students are able to do!
October 5, 2012
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much! I hope you and your kids have a great time with the unit!!!
Thanks again!
Jan
Thanks again!
Jan
October 6, 2012
Christy France
Great Product!
October 4, 2012
Love2TeachNJ
My kids love the whimsical take on Government! Makes something boring become fun!
October 2, 2012
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thank you so very much! I'm thrilled that your kids like it! You put a big smile on my face today!!
Thanks again,
Jan
Thanks again,
Jan
October 2, 2012
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
You made my day! I'm so glad it worked out well for you!!
Jan
Jan
September 28, 2012
eyackel
I love the detail and can't wait to use it with my 3rd graders!
September 27, 2012
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
Thank you so very much!! I hope it makes learning about government just a little bit more fun for your students, and more fun to teach too!
Jan
Jan
September 27, 2012
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lentija
Would you use this as your federal governement unit? or is this just an introduction?
February 25, 2013
Dragons Den (TpT Seller)
It was my total federal, state and local government lessons for third grade. It covers the three branches of government found on federal and state levels, as well as how local government works. I would say it all depends on what your state standards are. I hope that is helpful.
February 25, 2013
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