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Crash Course Government Episode Worksheet | 1 - Introduction

Fifteen introductory government prompts span a two-page viewing worksheet, accompanied by two completed reference pages for reviewing thorough sentence responses.
Grades
Grades 7–10, Middle School, High School
File type
Microsoft Word
Editable
Yes

Updated Feb 19, 2024

Subject
Social Studies, Government
Topic
Crash Course, Government Video
Resource types
Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Editable
Yes

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Understanding American Government Episode 1 Worksheet for Middle and High School Students It can be challenging for students to connect with government and politics in a meaningful way. This 2-page worksheet accompanies the 6-minute Crash Course Government Introductory video to help students understand the fundamentals. The worksheet contains 15 short answer questions that prompt students to pull out key concepts from the energetic and engaging animated video. An answer key is included to allow students to check their own work. This worksheet can be used individually or in small groups with access to the video. It is also an effective pre- and post-video assessment. The video and worksheet introduce key vocabulary and concepts related to American government and politics that middle and high school students need to know to become active, informed citizens.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Identify central concepts from an introductory government episode

  • Record accurate notes while viewing informational media

  • Develop complete-sentence responses from spoken information

Teaching tips

  • Pause at planned intervals so learners can finish a response without missing the next concept.

  • Review responses by returning to the relevant video segment rather than distributing the completed pages immediately.

Skills covered

  • Civic vocabulary — learners identify foundational government concepts.

  • Media listening — answers are gathered from an informational episode.

  • Explanatory response — complete sentences communicate understanding.

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