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Read Works

Read Works: The Middle Ages Feudalism in the Middle Ages

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about feudalism and how it provided stability during the Middle Ages. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Flood Risk of New Orleans

For Students 9th - 10th
The federal government announced their terms for rebuilding New Orleans, including the raising of structures three feet. Three government officials are interviewed in this April, 2006, report. Video, audio, and a transcript of this...
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Other

Govspot: Judicial Branch

For Students 9th - 10th
GovSpot surveys the structure and purpose of the Judicial Branch of U.S. government, which comprises the Supreme Court and the Federal Court System.
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BBC

Bbc Religions: Featured Religions and Beliefs: Church of England

For Students 9th - 10th
Compiled resources from the BBC about Anglicanism in England, with information on the history of Anglicanism, structure and governance, beliefs, worship practices, and similar topics.
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The American Judicial System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network has an interactive & printable crossword puzzle on The American Judicial System.
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: u.s. Congress

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network has developed many interactive & printable crossword puzzles. This one is on the U.S. Congress.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Washington d.c., 1921

For Students 9th - 10th
A city plan from 1921 of Washington D.C., "the capital of the United States of America, named for the first President of the republic, and located on a site chosen by him." - Foster, 1921. This map also shows the location of city's...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Mexico: Palace of the Governors

For Students 9th - 10th
Adobe structure; construction began in 1610; served as the seat of government in New Mexico for centuries; oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States.