How a Bill Becomes a Law LINKtivity® (Legislative Branch Activity for Civics)
Ditch the textbook and give your students a unique and interactive multimedia experience for learning how a United States bill becomes a law. The simple teacher prep and the easy-to-navigate digital LINKtivity learning guide are perfect for any upper elementary classroom (even great for substitute days)!
Tired of depending on uninspiring and outdated textbooks and worksheets to teach your upper elementary students? I get it. I’ve been there. However, let's be honest—planning captivating and interactive lessons requires hours of effort, not to mention the energy drain! You deserve to feel like the exceptional teacher you already are without sacrificing your nights and weekends!
Introducing: LINKtivities - your solution to easy engagement and learning that feels more like exploring! Through LINKtivities, students are put in the driver’s seat. They learn at their own pace as they click their way through a kid-friendly digital learning guide showcasing images, videos, and kid-friendly websites - a multimedia EDU-venture!
Our How a Bill Becomes a Law digital LINKtivity® is designed with diverse learners in mind, featuring user-friendly navigation and audio support that reads text to students, making it perfect for struggling readers and English language learners. Get ready for a fun and interactive learning experience!
STUDENTS WILL LEARN:
the difference between a bill and a law
an overview of the 3 branches of government to help students understand the importance of the balance of power
the step-by-step process for how a bill becomes a law in the legislative branch
important civic vocabulary (bill, law, veto, chamber, House of Representatives, Senate, sponsor, filibuster, constituents)
In addition, while using the LINKtivity, students will complete a flipbook (printable or digital) to highlight the information that they learned in the guide.
The LINKtivity® can be used as a whole class by projecting the digital guide on a SMARTBoard or white board, in small groups gathered around a single device or even as individuals by using personal tablets, iPads, chrome books...etc.
HERE'S WHAT IS INCLUDED:
A user-friendly teacher guide with all links and downloads accessible directly from the guide.
An easy-to-use LINKtivity® Interactive Learning Guide (accessible in any internet browser)
A student flipbook (printable & digital versions available!) to authentically showcase learning
An answer key
A kid-friendly rubric for student guidance and easy assessment
WHAT OTHER TEACHERS ARE SAYING:
LINKtivities are a unique 21st century learning tool that will engage your learners and leave them wanting more! But, you don’t have to take my word for it! Here’s what other teachers are saying about LINKtivities:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My students love to do the linktivity activities on the computer. It keeps them engaged and wanting to learn more. The activities fit in with the module we are working on in ELA and Social Studies. — Florence F.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is one of the coolest resources I have found for SS! It is fun and engaging and accessible for everyone! Thank you! — Meghan F.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We used a few of these linktivities for homeschool, and they were all a big hit with my student. They are visually engaging, and the activities are enjoyable. Thank you so much! — homeschool parent
THERE’S A WHOLE LOT MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM!
Did you know that for about the same price as a single LINKtivity, you can get access to our ENTIRE library of LINKtivities in an all-inclusive subscription option?
INTRODUCING: LINKtivity Learning – your all-access pass to endless engagement. Inside the LINKtivity Learning subscription library, you’ll have instant access to each and every LINKtivity we create PLUS immediate access to all future LINKtivites. We add new LINKtivities each month and our members get them ALL!
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