Who Does What? A Civics Sorting Activity for Young Learners
Understanding the different roles of the President, Governor, and Mayor can be a lot for students to grasp, especially when they’re just starting to explore government and civics. This cut-and-paste activity makes it much more approachable—and even a little fun!
Designed for 2nd to 5th grade, this worksheet helps students visually sort responsibilities by leader, using clear, age-appropriate language and a layout that’s easy to follow.
Here’s what’s inside:
- 1 worksheet + answer key
- 12 role descriptions (4 for each leader)
- Simple labels and straightforward phrasing
- Student-friendly format with clear directions
This activity fits well into: Social studies centers, Civics or government lessons, No-prep lessons and interactive notebooks (just cut, sort, and glue!)
When I used this with my class, it sparked some thoughtful conversations,like whether a mayor can make national laws or why a governor might focus on things like state parks. It really helps kids connect the big ideas of government to real-world responsibilities.
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