U.S Citizenship and Culture 5th Grade Vocabulary Word Wall Cards Bulletin Boards

Description

Bring your U.S. history classroom to life with U.S. citizenship and culture vocabulary cards designed specifically for Grades 3-5! Perfect for bulletin boards or word walls, these citizenship in the U.S, celebrations, symbols, and customs in the U.S., and contributions to the U.S. 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 5th Grade U.S. History Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum for the following units:

1. Unit 12: Citizenship and Civics in the U.S.
2. Unit 13: Customs, Symbols, and Celebrations in the U.S.
3. Unit 14: Contributions to the United States

What’s Included:

• 96 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 quiz includes 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

civic participation

civic affairs

voting

decision making

responsibility

rights

values

community

government leader

elected

appointed

representative

national government

President

Congress

political party

Abraham Lincoln

Franklin D. Roosevelt

George W. Bush

Joe Biden

Daniel Webster

Mitch McConnell

Shirley Chisholm

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

leadership qualities

integrity

communication

resilience

vision

empathy

custom

symbol

celebration

Pledge of Allegiance

National Anthem

American flag

bald eagle

Uncle Sam

donkey and elephant

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Memorial Day

Francis Scott Key

War of 1812

patriotism

pledge

allegiance

republic

indivisible

justice

liberty

landmark

Alamo

Statue of Liberty

Mount Rushmore

Golden Gate Bridge

Grand Canyon

White House

Mount Vernon

Gateway Arch

Lincoln Memorial

contribution

art

music

literature

American Progress

Manifest Destiny

Yankee Doodle

Paul Revere’s Ride

customs

traditions

Lunar New Year

Diwali

Hanukkah

Día de Los Muertos

Ramadan

Juneteenth

powwows

innovator

Benjamin Franklin

Eli Whitney

John Deere

Thomas Edison

Alexander Graham Bell

George Washington Carver

Wright Brothers

Neil Armstrong

science

technology

transcontinental railroad

United States space program

innovation

medicine

communication

transportation of 2008

Great Recession

artificial intelligence

social justice

streaming revolution

healthcare

COVID-19

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!

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