Product Overview
- No Lamination Required.
- Printed on Premium Thick Plastic and Cut.
- This material is ready to start using. No other prep work is needed.
Bring civics to life in the Montessori classroom with a clear, student-friendly study of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches—designed for grades 4–6 with natural extensions into middle school (7–8).
This resource moves students beyond memorizing definitions and into meaningful inquiry, using real U.S. cases and events from the last 20 years (through 2025) to explore how government decisions shape everyday life.
What’s included:
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Simplified, accurate definitions of each branch and how it functions
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A clear explanation of checks and balances between branches
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Essential nomenclature/vocabulary in 3-part card format for concept mastery
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24 higher-order research questions (8 per branch) written in paragraph form
- 138 nomenclature cards including labels, control and definitions
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Teacher evaluation key points available for download from this site
Montessori-ready and cross-disciplinary:
Students strengthen ELA skills (reading, writing, discussion, evidence) while connecting civics to history, economics, science/technology, and ethics—ideal for independent research, small-group collaboration, seminars, and presentations.
A complete, practical civics resource for schools seeking depth, clarity, and purposeful student work.
RESOURCES
Look at our History Flow Chart for Upper Elementary to see how this work fits in with the traditional Montessori history curriculum.
STANDARDS
View the Standards that are met through this material.
Download the Teacher Evaluation Key for student answers.
SUGGESTED CONTAINERS
1 ETC Large Slotted Container
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1 Acrylic Sorter with 3 Clear Snap Envelopes - Small
