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The Nevada Index

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This online "Reference Desk" provides links to libraries, newspapers, people, grants, maps, magazines, and a wealth of other state and national resources.
Website
Other

Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand

For Students 9th - 10th
This is Dr. Leonard Peikoff's website for his book "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand."
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Plato's Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Intensive look at "The Republic," by Plato. Incorporates a brief biography of Plato along with a condensed version of "The Republic". Truly gives the essence of Plato's philosophy.
Website
Other

Maryse Conde: African Literature by Women French Version

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Maryse Conde. Features a bibliography and a summary of the novel "Segou".
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Democratic Party Platform, 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
The page reproduces the text of the Democratic Party Platform of 1864.
eBook
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Folketinget: The Danish Parliamentary Electorial System

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the electorial system in Denmark.
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Diffen

Diffen: Democrat vs. Republican

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth article describing the two political parties in the United States. Read the side-by-side comparison followed by the article which contains an excerpt from an interview and some visuals to reinforce the learning.
Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Propaganda Techniques in Literature: Ads

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this online lesson, students are introduced to various propaganda techniques that have been used by the media and political candidates. Students explore the propaganda and the effect it has on contemporary society.
Primary
Other

Texas Democratic Party: The Rules of the Texas Democratic Party [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
From the fiscal year 2013-14, the Texas State Democratic Executive Committee wrote and published this set of rules for the Texas Democratic Party.
Unit Plan
C-SPAN

American Writers: Ayn Rand

For Students 9th - 10th
A good informational site on Ayn Rand. Includes general information about her life, works, and writings, including The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. Also includes links to other sites.
Website
Oregon State University

Oregon State University: David Hume

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Hume with notes on his major ideas and philosophy. Includes a timeline for quick reference.
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The Economist

The Economist: Australia: World News

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online world news site from Australia featuring world news, politics, economics, and business and finance.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Geostory: The 80s: The Decade That Made Us

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive Geostory module to relive the political, environmental, and pop cultural moments that made the 1980s an important time in U.S. history.
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Other

Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media: Napoleon's Rise

For Students 9th - 10th
Short piece about Napoleon's rise. Movie clip is included.
Primary
Wyzant

Wyzant: History and Politics Outloud: Famous Speeches

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Featured is a searchable archive of politically significant audio materials for scholars, teachers, and students. All audio is relevant to American history and politics and is searchable by title, speaker, date, or subject.
Website
Other

Place Publique (French)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A web magazine for all citizens of the world, Place Publique wants to recreate the traditional French "place du village" on the web for discussions and debates.
Primary
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Obama's 100 Days Press Conference

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides the text and audio of President Barrack Obama's press conference delivered on his 100th day in office.
Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Library of Congress Blog

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore, read, and discuss provocative topics in history, culture, politics, technology, society, and so much more.
Activity
Other

Make Beliefs Comix: Printables Category: Elections and Political

For Students 4th - 8th
A collection of printable comics where students complete an activity, such as design a campaign bumper sticker, imagine a conversation between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, or make a list of ideas that would promote the rights of women.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: Afghanistan's Day of Reckoning

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look into the Afghanistan 2009 elections - challenges to be faced, possible fraud, questionable security, foreign influences, and more. The following quote holds great truth ... "This election is just one more step in building...
Handout
BBC

Bbc News: Karzai Edges Ahead in Afghan Poll

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the initail results of the Afghan 2009 elections in which past leader, Hamid Karzai was the early leader.Violence erupted as the people awaited the final results not due for several more weeks. (August 25, 2009)
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Politics and Media 3: Selling the Prez

For Students 9th - 10th
Using electronic and print resources, this tutorial explores media bias and how political candidates are portrayed in the news. [2:42]
Website
BBC

Bbc: Profile: Mamadou Tandja

For Students 9th - 10th
This biographical sketch of President Mamadou Tandja provides a picture of a leader who built his reputation on providing political and economic stability while the very poor cannot afford to buy enough food.
Primary
Other

Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The Declaration of Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the original, A Declaration of Rights of the Inhabitants of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including Articles I through XXX, complete with all parts of the adopted constitution and its amendments for governing colonial...