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ProCon

Right to Health Care

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Is health care a right or a privilege? Scholars review pro and con arguments to decide if all Americans should have the right to health care. They also watch informative videos and review information on the United States and...
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ProCon

Obamacare

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Former President Barack Obama reformed the United States' health care system with Obamacare, but is the new legislation good for America? Scholars read a historical timeline about the passage of health care reform laws and compare United...
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Health Insurance Data

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Census Bureau has given detailed information on Health Insurance. Each category is provided via a link. Definitions are included within these categories.
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Other

U.s. Department of Health & Human Services: Health Care

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about how to find and apply for health insurance. Includes news, video, and state-by-state information about health care access and coverage.
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The Balance

The Balance: Personal Insurance: Basics to Help Understand How Insurance Works

For Students 9th - 10th
This website focuses on personal insurance basics such as home, car, health,and life insurance. It also provides information about insurance companies and offers tools and calculators.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Diabetes

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses diabetes as a serious public health problem. Very comprehensive site with information on diagnosing and living with the disease, health insurance issues, prevention, and more.
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Government of Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
A department of the Canadian federal government, this website is home to many government programs aimed at increasing Canadian economic productivity, including skills, training and employment insurance programs. There are two federal...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: School Readiness

For Students Pre-K - K
Use these resources to turn everyday moments into brain-building adventures. Children's lives are packed with first-time experiences. As a caring, supportive adult who talks with them, asks them questions, offers comfort, and shares...
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The Washington Post

The Washington Post: Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
The Washington Post provides the latest news, issues, and events surrounding U.S. politics today. The wealth of information found here includes top stories, transcripts, party perspectives, poll watchers, video, audio, and more. PLEASE...
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Blue Cross Dental Plans

For Students 9th - 10th
Blue Cross Health Ins. Co. website summarizes their various dental plans: PPO, Saver Select HMO, Select HMO, Premier Select HMO, Senior Dental PPO, Senior Select HMO, and SmileNet Dental.
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Visiting Nurse Associations of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page of association of professional nurses working in the home-care setting. This site includes reference to current publications and also contains information for families and caregivers regarding home healthcare issues.
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Other

Streetlaw: Family Law

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, check out an introduction to family law and several relevant online resources for further reading and research. Topics include: "Law and the American Family," "Marriage," "Legal Rights of Single People Who Live...
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BBC

Bbc: The Welfare State 1945 2002

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the welfare state in Britain from 1945-2002. Highlights key events. Detailed and thorough resource.
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BBC

Bbc: History: The Welfare State Never Ending Reform

For Students 9th - 10th
An article by a British Member of Parliament that traces the history of the welfare state in Britain. It examines its beginning in the early 1900s through its overreaching problems at the end of the twentieth century. Archived.

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