Our Government At Work – Spanish
Nuestro Gobierno en el Trabajo
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Historia del video: Cuando Estados Unidos era un país nuevo, sus líderes crearon un plan llamado Constitución. Nuestros líderes, legisladores y jueces siguen utilizando este plan en la actualidad.
Duración del video: 12:30 minutos.
🇺🇸 What does government really mean to a second grader? This government video for kids helps students understand the big ideas — like laws, voting, fairness, and symbols — in ways that are simple, visual, and memorable. Designed for young learners, the video breaks down how our government works and why it matters, all while sparking curiosity about being a good citizen.
🏛️ Learn About Laws, Leaders, and the Constitution in One Kid-Friendly Lesson
From the three branches of government to the basics of voting, this video explains how decisions are made, who makes the laws, and how we choose our leaders. Students learn about key U.S. symbols like the flag and bald eagle, and take a virtual visit to Washington D.C. to explore national landmarks like the White House, Capitol Building, and Lincoln Memorial.
🎥 This government video for kids (Grade 2) also introduces young learners to important historical figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Susan B. Anthony. Students see how these individuals helped change unfair laws and expand rights for all Americans — helping them connect the past with present-day ideas of fairness, justice, and participation.
🏆 Ideal for your Grade 2 civics or social studies unit, this video supports lessons on government, citizenship, American symbols, and historical figures. Whether you’re kicking off a unit or wrapping up a discussion about fairness, rules, or leaders, this resource is ready-made for thoughtful classroom engagement.
Curriculum Standards for this Video
State Standards
Worksheets
Quizzes – PDF & Online
State Symbol Search
Finish the Sentence Government Worksheet
Our Government At Work – Blooket Quiz
Draw A Scene – Our Government At Work
Universal Resources
Video Curriculum Standards
Worksheets – Thumbnails
Temas Abarcados
Los gobiernos hacen leyes
El primer conjunto de leyes elaborado por el nuevo gobierno de EE. UU. fue la Constitución
Dos importantes conjuntos de leyes dicen que los ciudadanos tienen libertad de expresión y libertad de religión
La Constitución dice que el gobierno se compone de 3 partes
La 1ª parte está dirigida por el presidente, que ayuda a guiar a los legisladores de EE. UU. Vive en la Casa Blanca
La 2ª parte son los legisladores, que se conocen como el Congreso, y trabajan desde el edificio del Capitolio
La tercera parte son los jueces del Tribunal Supremo, que deciden si alguien ha infringido una ley
Estos tres grupos tienen su sede en la capital de la nación, Washington DC
Otros edificios famosos de Washington son el Monumento a Washington, el Monumento a Lincoln y el Monumento a Jefferson
Todos estos líderes tienen que ganar suficientes votos en unas elecciones para conseguir sus puestos
También votamos para elegir a los líderes de nuestros Estados, e incluso de nuestras ciudades
Símbolos nacionales y estatales
La Estatua de la Libertad era un símbolo importante para los nuevos inmigrantes que llegaban a EE. UU.
Muchas leyes han cambiado con el tiempo para hacer del país un lugar mejor para todos los que viven aquí
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Classroom Ideas
Independence Day around the World
Compare/contrast celebrations such as Independence Day in the U.S., Bastille Day (France) and National Revolution Day (Cuba). Explore the similarities and differences between these celebrations.
Explore Vocabulary
Identify key vocabulary terms while previewing each video. Prompt students to find the meaning of each word as they watch the video.
Visual Learning
Offer videos to struggling learners as another means of creating knowledge and accessing information.
Cloze Practice
A cloze piece has full sentences used in the virtual field trip with blanks where students can write in the information that is missing. This task requires close listening to the trip in order to complete it.
Coral reefs are the _______ type of ecosystem in the world. They’ve been around for over _____ million years.
Answers: oldest; 240
Alternatively, you could have students create 5-10 cloze statements and they could share those with the class.
A third alternative is to distribute the cloze worksheets before watching the video. Students can fill them in as they watch.
Art and Social Studies
Draw a scene from the video you just watched.
Classroom Ideas for ALL Videos
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