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American Psychological Association

Developing Adolescents

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Why to young people act the way they do? Scholars investigate the stages of adolescent development incorporating high school psychology techniques. Using research from the American Psychological Association, they uncover the five areas...
Activity
Other

Sweet Liberty: Roots of Cooperative Federalism

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth article on the roots of cooperative federalism, written by Dan Meador.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: National Versus State Government Federalism

For Students 3rd - 5th
Gives the difference between the two different types of federalism in the United States government.
Primary
American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Abraham Lincoln: "Cooper Union Address"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text of Abraham Lincoln's "Cooper Union Address" which was delivered on February 27, 1860, in New York, NY. He addresses the question of federal control of slavery in the states.
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Other

Firstgov.gov: u.s. State and Local Employees

For Students 9th - 10th
This page allows the visitor to search by topic or type of issues affecting the government. This site also has many links to federal programs.
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Other

Bundesministerium Fur Wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage of the German Federal Ministry forEconomic Cooperation and Development. Discusses the principles, aims, issues, priorities and more.
Lesson Plan
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 42: The Bill of Rights Is a Rockin

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students are aware of most their personal rights and freedoms. However, many have not critically evaluated the significance of the Bill of Rights and are unaware that the Bill of Rights only applied to the federal government from 1791...
Article
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: White House Accused of Hindering Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Members of the committee that is investigating the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina are accusing the White House of refusing to provide documents, officials for questioning, etc. The White House contends that their...