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ProCon

President Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
At 69 years old, Ronald Reagan was the oldest man ever to be elected president in the United States. After reviewing a thorough history of Reagan's presidency, pupils read the main pro and con arguments to determine if he was a good...
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Canva

50 Powerful Examples of Visual Propaganda and the Meanings Behind Them

For Students 7th - 12th
Propagandists have many tools at their disposal to influence thinking and behavior. Among the most powerful are the visual tools, posters designed to grab the attention and stir the emotions of viewers. Check out this collection of...
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ProCon

Vaccines for Kids

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
All 50 US states require vaccinations for children entering public schools. Pupils set out to determine whether these requirements are fair with a thought-provoking resource. They read an interesting history of vaccines, watch pro and...
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ProCon

Gay Marriage

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The first legal gay marriage in the United States occurred in Massachusetts in 2004. Since then, countless others have tied the knot. Scholars decide whether gay marriage should be legal by reading a history of the issue, analyzing the...
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ProCon

Drinking Age

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Eighteen is the age of adulthood in the United States, but 21 is the legal drinking age. Pupils use the provided website to determine whether the age to legally purchase and consume alcohol should be lowered. They weigh the pros and...
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Curated OER

Churches and Taxes

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Churches have been tax-exempt since the founding of America, but should they be? Pupils ponder the question as they browse the website in preparation for a class debate or discussion. They research the history of tax-exemption for...
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Curated OER

Concealed Handguns

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should adults be allowed to carry concealed handguns? Pupils use the website to research the topic thoroughly and weigh the pros and cons. They read background information on gun control and learn about the main arguments surrounding the...
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ProCon

Standardized Tests

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Does the use of standardized testing improve American education? Scholars dive into the issue as they prepare to discuss the debate topic with their classmates. After reviewing the pros and cons, they watch videos to help them arrive at...
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ProCon

Police Body Cameras

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should police officers wear body cameras? Scholars consider the question as they use the resource to conduct independent research about the debate topic. They read a brief background and peruse the main pros and cons about the issue....
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Curated OER

Bottled Water Ban

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Convenience, taste, portability ... what's not to love about bottled water? Apparently, a lot. Scholars analyze the four main arguments supporting and opposing the sale of bottled water. They explore the health, environmental, and...
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ProCon

Video Games and Violence

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Is screen time dangerous time? Scholars take a close look at the facts surrounding video games and violence. Pros give evidence connecting violence to video games while cons suggest there is no relationship.
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Spark Notes

The Interwar Years (1919-1938): Study Questions

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about years between World Wars I and II.
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Teachnology

Teachnology: Teacher Guide to 50 States of America

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Are you looking for some great resources to enhance teaching the United States? Teachnology provides an ambitious collection of worksheets, lesson plans, activities and more to help.
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University of Kentucky

Uk: Teacher Certification Requirements for 50 States

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teaching certification requirements vary based on state requirements. The University of Kentucky has created a resource to allow individuals to check out the requirements for all 50 states.
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US Mint

United States Mint: 50 State Quarters Program

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website for the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters. Click on a state to learn about the commemorative coins.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Quick Facts: Learn About Your State

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents links to all 50 states with basic information about them. Links to related sites are available.
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A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
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Indiana University

Indiana University: Jerome Library: State Constitutions

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on researching state constitutions and their history. Includes a 50-State A to Z list of resources for finding the full text of state constitutions, information on amendment process, pending and historical amendments,...
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Other

State and Local Government on the Net

For Students 9th - 10th
Index of links to specific state governments, national organizations, federal resources, and multi-state sites.
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50 States

50 States: United States Newspapers

For Students 4th - 8th
All fifty states are linked here to lists of newspapers in each of them. Each item is linked to a web page. (Some links may need have gone dead.)
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50 States

50 States: u.s. State Sports Teams

For Students 3rd - 8th
All fifty states are linked here to lists of sports teams, organizations, and venues for each of them. Each item is linked to a web page. (Some links may need updating.)
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50 States

50 States: Famous People by State

For Students 3rd - 8th
All fifty states are linked here to lists of famous people from each of them.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography Games: Capital Cities of the United States

For Students 1st - 9th
Play this fun geography map game to learn about the capitals of the 50 states of the United States.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Usa Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives current weather information by state.

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