Ultimate U.S. Government Homeschool Unit Study for Curious Kids
I’m so excited to share this new US government homeschool unit study with you! It’s perfect for learning about the different branches of government and exploring important events like the Declaration of Independence.
Sometimes learning about our government can feel boring and dry. Government lesson plans and curricula can seem disconnected from what’s actually happening in the world. So how can we make government engaging and fun for curious kids?
This flexible learning government homeschool bundle is perfect for teaching kids about how government works, how they can get involved in local government, and why it matters. Keep reading to get the scoop on all the fun government games, books, videos, and lessons included in this unit study bundle.
Learning US Government Doesn’t Have to Be Boring
Except for a few teachers who made great storytellers, history and government courses were quite boring when I was in school. Learning about the US Government often felt disconnected from what was happening in the world, and classes mostly consisted of memorizing facts.
However, learning about US Government doesn’t have to be boring. There are so many engaging ways to teach curious kids about the branches of government and how they work together.
Learning About Our Government
Learning about our government and how it works is important. Regardless of party affiliation, US government lessons teach kids about our system of government, how to participate in government, and give them opportunities to flex their critical thinking muscles.
Learning about the U.S. government helps kids become knowledgeable, reflective, and active participants in their community, which is essential for the health and continuity of democracy. Here are some more great reasons for curious kids to learn about our government:
- Learning about government teaches kids how to participate in our democracy by voting, staying informed about issues, and understanding the impact of different policies or laws.
- Studying government encourages kids to think critically about laws, decisions, and the role of each government branch. It helps them to evaluate information and form their own opinions.
- Learning about government gives kids a foundation for understanding American history. It helps us to appreciate historic events such as the Civil Rights Movement and the American Revolution.
- Studying US government is also a great way for kids to learn about their legal rights and the laws that govern our nation.
- Teaching kids about our government is also a great way to teach kids about concepts like equality and justice, and how our government works to protect these principles.
US Government Homeschool Unit Study For Curious Kids
During an election year, government is bound to be a topic in your home. Kids are learning a lot from conversations and they might be curious about how our government functions and what it all means.
Encouraging a natural curiosity about government is an excellent way to help kids practice critical thinking skills and increase engagement in history lessons. We’ve put together a US Government Homeschool Unit Study for Curious Kids so you can explore government together in a way that’s fun and engaging with books, games, and hands-on activities for learners of all ages.
In our US Government Unit Study, we introduce kids to the United States Government, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution. Then, we talk about The White House, Congress, The Supreme Court, and how the president gets elected. These topics are divided into 6 exciting mini-units you can explore at your own pace throughout the year.
It wouldn’t be a Waldock Way Unit Study without games, so I’ve included a US Government Game Pack too. The game pack includes a memory card game and a “Race to The White House” presidential election board game. There’s also a Mock Election Activity including a ballot box, voter registration cards, and voting ballots for role-playing elections with curious kids!
Each unit in this US Government Bundle also includes:
- Book Lists
- YouTube Playlists
- Pinterest Boards
- Show/Video Lists
- Game Lists
- Coloring Pages
- Copy Work in 3 Levels (Tracing, Print, Cursive)
- Historic Event Notebooking Pages
- Map Work (US or World)
- Word Search Activities
- Crossword Puzzles
- Timeline Worksheets
- Trivia Card Games
- Timeline Match Games
Plus, you’ll get sample lesson plans to make your interest-led learning adventure flexible. These lesson plans are designed to work with learning schedules for 2, 3, 4, and 5 days a week.
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What are some of your favorite history and geography learning resources? How are you learning about the US government as a family this year? Share your favorite ideas in the comments for everyone to explore together.
Hi Jessica…i know you’re units for all ages and i am wondering if you can tell me if the Government unit, plus all of the units that go with books are used, would this be enough for a high schooler? If so, how much of a credit would you suggest and what would you name the course? For example U.S. History? Government? Thank you so much.
Our unit study is the equivalent of one semester of learning and would be best categorized as a US Government Course. Although it is intended for all ages, it covers all the basics included in a high school level course.
We believe that you know your child best! After looking at the course, you may find that your learner is ready for additional information. The course is flexible enough to allow for this (for example, one mom we know used Crash Course US Government YouTube videos as supplements for her high schooler as they worked through the books and learning in the unit study).