Curated OER
Science Under Control
Pupils investigate and assess scientific issues for which government regulation has been or might be enacted. Using their research, students write letters to lawmakers supporting or contesting related legislative efforts.
Curated OER
What are the Qualifications to be President of the United States?
Learners research the qualifications necessary to be the president of the United States. They create a want-ad for this position using what they have learned about the qualifications.
Curated OER
The Development of Antitrust Enforcement
Students analyze antitrust enforcement. In this American economics lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the free market system and antitrust laws. Students respond to discussion...
C-SPAN
C Span Classroom: Lesson Plan: Examples of Regulatory Agencies
In this lesson, students learn about the costs and benefits of regulations and regulatory agencies. It includes nine video clips.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: United States Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a regulatory agency of the U.S. government. This homepage provides excellent information concerning the EPA.
Other
Independent Agencies and Government Corporations
A list of independent agencies and Government Corporations with links to their sites.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: United States Environmental Protection Agency
The homepage for the U.S government's Environmental Protection Agency has many links to additional topics. The links are located on the left side of the page.
Other
U.s. Mine Safety and Health Adm: Mine Safety and Health Administration
As a regulatory agency, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) provides safety information to coal miners.
Other
United States Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
This homepage for the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), a government regulatory agency, is an excellent source of information on issues concerning workers health and safety.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Regulators Watchdog Agencies
Overview of the many government "watchdog" agencies and regulatory commissions created to regulate or oversee business activity in order to protect public interest.
Other
U.s. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Much information can be found on this independent government agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, on this homepage.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Learning and Teaching About the Environment
The United States Environmental Protection Agency provides activities, tips, and lessons for students of all ages regarding the environment.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Extramural Research Science Topics
This EPA website has links to many science topics about which the Environmental Protection Agency has concerns.
Other
Hg Worldwide Legal Directories: Administrative Law
Concise definition of administrative law, along with annotated links to international and national (U.S.) regulatory agencies, regulatory associations, and articles related to administrative law.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The Iron Horse: The Interstate Commerce Act
From a lengthy essay on the history of the railroad in the United States. This section describes The Interstate Commerce Act that passed in 1887. Its purpose was to regulate railroad rates across states, and it mandated the formation of...
Other
Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, "an independent Federal regulatory agency, helps keep American families safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer products."
Other
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: The Energy Report: Crude Oil [Pdf]
Chapter 4 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at crude oil as an energy source, its history, and its many uses and products. The economic impact of the petroleum industry in Texas is described, the scale and scope of...
Other
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: The Energy Report: Natural Gas [Pdf]
Chapter 5 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at natural gas, its history, and its uses. The economic impact of the natural gas industry in Texas is described, consumption, production, distribution through pipelines,...
Other
Sec: The Securities and Exchange Commission Website's About Page
The Securities and Exchange Commission site provides information about the regulatory agency that oversees the securities industry.
US Government Publishing Office
U.s. Government Publishing Office: Code of Federal Regulations
A searchable and browsable database of U.S. federal regulations and rules issued by U.S. federal agencies.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Climate Change
Comprehensive site on climate change includes basic information on greenhouse gas emissions, health and environmental effects, regulatory initiatives and what people can do at home, on the road, at the office and at school to reduce...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Clean Air Markets Program
Market-based regulatory programs designed by the EPA, with information for consumers and industry cap-and-trade policies, Clean Air Act, and other government-sponsored efforts to reduce air pollution.
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Web site of the Federal Trade Commission which serves to protect consumers.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Binding the Nation by Rail
Read about the explosive growth of railroad track across the United States after the Civil War. Find out about the building of the Transcontinental Railroad, the men who made fortunes from the railroads, and the first American regulatory...