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This Khan Academy video is very detailed about the purposes of government that are listed in the Preamble of our Constitution. It is helpful for students to visually see the words of the Preamble throughout the video.

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The Preamble to the Constitution (video) | Khan Academy

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The Preamble is the introduction to the US Constitution, but it's so much more than that. In this video, Sal discusses the Preamble with Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center. To read more, visit the National Constitution Center's Interactive Constitution.

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This article is a great read for students to learn about Checks and Balances. Images, words, and audio videos are included. There is also a vocabulary activity included that is helpful to students.

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Improve your students' reading comprehension with ReadWorks. Access thousands of high-quality, free K-12 articles, and create online assignments with them for your students.

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In this Youtube video, this teacher explains the 1st Amendment and each individual right listed in this amendment. In just 4 minutes, students learn a lot about their own personal rights.

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This is a PDF to a wonderful resource called "Seven Principles of the Constitution." In one article, students can learn everything that is mentioned in the entire standard. The visuals that are included are very beneficial.

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This Youtube video titled "Crash Course Government and Politics." This video emphasizes Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers that are included in the US Constitution.

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Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government and Politics #3

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This is a PDF for a copy of the constitution. 4th graders should visually see the Constitution. Students should highlight the important parts that they are learning about.

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The Constitution of the United States-PDF

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States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States; To borrow Money on the credit of the United States;

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This is a great anchor chart to display in an elementary classroom. The chart uses a tree to visually represent the Branches of Government. This link also provides resources for Powerpoints, government games, and a study guide.

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Third Grade students will focus mostly on the South Carolina government structure, although we will look at the similarties and differences between our state government and the United States federal governement.

Students will need to know the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. We will learn about the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Supreme Court.

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ABES At-Home Learning Support / Third Grade Social Studies Resources - Branches of Governement

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Third Grade students will focus mostly on the South Carolina government structure, although we will look at the similarties and differences between our state government and the United States federal governement. Students will need to know the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. We will learn about the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Supreme Court.

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This is an online resource that teaches the branches of government. Students can read about each branch of the government, play interactive government games, and take a quiz.

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Legislative Branch for Kids and Teachers, US Government - FREE Lesson Plans & Games for Kids

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The legislative branch is referred to as Congress. Congress is composed of two large groups - the House and the Senate. Both the House and the Senate have elected representatives from all 50 states.

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This handout/worksheet is great for students to break down the Constitution to learn the purpose of government. The students must use keywords found in the Constitution to support their answer.

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This Scholastics Magazine is very appropriate for 4th graders. It explains the First Amendment in a kid-friendly way. The individual rights that are mentioned in the 1st Amendment are broken down in a way that students can learn the rights individually.

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"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

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"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

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This is an incredible activity that allows students to get a deep understanding about the separation of powers. Students actively role play to make the discovery about "Who's Got the Power." This activity relates to everyday life and is perfect to use in the classroom.

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This is a Youtube Link to the classic School House Rock song about the Constitution. This catchy songs allows kids to memorize parts of the Preamble. The purposes of government is emphasized through this song.