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Social Studies Vocabulary and Government Word Wall Cards for Bulletin Boards

Bring your social studies classroom to life with social studies vocabulary cards designed specifically for Grades 3-5! Perfect for bulletin boards or word walls, these government, citizenship, and civics word wall cards help reinforce key concepts and terms your students need to know.

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Bring your social studies classroom to life with social studies vocabulary cards designed specifically for Grades 3-5! Perfect for bulletin boards or word walls, these government, citizenship, and civics word wall cards help reinforce key concepts and terms your students need to know.

 

Designed specifically for upper elementary students, this product helps reinforce key social studies terms with clear definitions and visuals to support students learning.

 

Whether you use these cards for your word wall, vocabulary stations, or review games, they are perfect for improving your students’ understanding of essential social studies concepts.

 

These vocabulary cards are aligned to the 3rd Grade Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum for the following units:

 

What’s Included:

  • 92 Vocabulary Cards: The colorful vocabulary cards are arranged with 2 cards per page – just print, cut, laminate, and display! Features both photographs and illustrations with easy-to-read terms and definitions.
  • 3 Vocabulary Quizzes: The unit vocabulary quizzes include vocabulary matching, multiple choice, and short answer questions based on the terms in this resource.
  • Answer Keys: An answer key for each of the vocabulary quizzes is included for easy grading.
  • 3 Unit Word Wall Headers: Unit posters for a classroom word wall bulletin board are included to make it easy to display!
  • Suggestions for Use: This page includes a variety of lesson activity ideas you can use to set up and incorporate vocabulary cards with your students.

 

Vocabulary Terms in this Resource

Declaration of Independence

document

grievances

Thomas Jefferson

independent

rights

government

U.S. Constitution

framework

freedom

three branches

James Madison

Bill of Rights

amendment

citizen

accountable

voting

election

public meeting

protest

government

local

state

national

federal

local government

mayor

city council

city department

city service

election

state government

branches

executive branch

legislative branch

judicial branch

legislators

national government

Congress

Supreme Court

government official

city council members

city commissioners

school board members

sheriff

governor

State Treasurer

Secretary of State

candidate

President

Senators

House of Representatives

Supreme Court Justices

appointed

community

services

library

parks and recreation

education

military

immigration

healthcare

postal services

citizen

good citizenship

truthfulness

justice

equality

respect

responsibility

participating

informed

promise

voting

candidates

Helen Keller

achievement

advocate

Ruby Bridges

bravery

Clara Barton

volunteer

civic responsibility

obey

community

jury

civic organization

environmental

youth

community service

nonprofit organizations

common good

 

Important Note (N.B.): Some vocabulary words may repeat or be similar across different units, as they are specifically aligned with the guided curriculum.

 

Why use the Smart & Simple Social Studies Vocabulary Cards?

✅ Definitions & Visuals: Each card includes a simple definition and an engaging picture to help students make connections.

✅ Flexible Use: Ideal for vocabulary practice, games, or creating interactive word walls.

✅ Aligned with Standards: Supports TEKS standards and complements the Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum – but can be used with any social studies curriculum.

 

How to Use:

  • Word Walls: Create a classroom display to reinforce daily vocabulary.
  • Review Stations: Use the cards for independent or partner review activities.
  • Games: Incorporate vocabulary games like matching or memory for a fun review.

 

This resource will help your students grasp the foundational social studies concepts they need to succeed while making learning interactive and engaging. Perfect for teachers seeking an easy-to-prep, flexible resource that saves time and boosts learning!

 

This resource is not editable.

This is a printable resource only. A digital version is not included.

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