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The What and Who of Elections
As citizens living in the United States, it is our civil duty to vote. But how does the voting process work? After reading a five-paragraph passage on the basics of elections and voting, young constituents respond to 10 questions...
iCivics
I Civics: The Great State
In this overview lesson, students learn about state government structure, functions, lawmaking, and relationship with local government.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Former Secretaries of State
Follow this index to find illustrated profiles of all former U.S. Secretaries of State.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: Surveying State of the Union Addresses
Learning module with multi-media resources helps students understand the constitutional basis and history of the State of the Union Address, identifying important historic themes and significant topics. Includes video, graphic...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Georgia State Capitol Virtual Tour
Explore Georgia's State Capitol building located in Atlanta, Georgia. Tour the grounds outside, explore the inside of the Capitol, and learn about its rich history and the important work that takes place inside this state government...
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Absolute Zero: States of Matter
This interactive allows you to explore the effect that temperature and pressure have on the changes in the states of matter. You can test these variables on carbon dioxide, hydrogen and water.
eSchool Today
E School Today: The Changing State of Matter
Learn about the changing states of matter.
50 States
50 States: Official Us State Birds
A list of the official birds of each state. Presented in two formats: one lists state then bird, the other lists bird then state. Each bird links to a page of detailed information and an image of it.
Other
Massachusetts State Symbols
A thorough collection of the symbols of the state of Massachusetts including a picture, information about the symbol, and date of adoption.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: State by State Ratification Table
A chart illustrating the order of states as they ratified the new constitution. Find the delegates from the states, vote, population, and outcomes.
Other
Montana Kids: Montana State Symbols
Index page lists each Montana State symbol with some basic information. Click on the symbol word to be taken to a page with even more detailed information and a picture.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Foreign and Domestic Policy
Learn about United States domestic and foreign policy and see how the State Department administers American foreign policy in other countries. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: States of Matter
Watch different types of molecules form a solid, liquid, or gas. Add or remove heat and watch the phase change. Change the temperature or volume of a container and see a pressure-temperature diagram respond in real time. Relate the...
Other
Eco Usa: Index of State Superfund Sites
Choose a state and get information on all of the toxic waste sites within that state individually. External links on each state's page may no longer work but the list of sites is there and can be found through a Google search.
This Nation
This nation.com: George H. W. Bush's 1992 State of the Union Address
The full text of George H. W. Bush's 1992 State of the Union Address on January 28, 1992 is provided here.
Social Studies Help Center
Social Studies Help: Why Did the United States Enter World War One?
A set of lecture notes on the events leading to WWI and their impact on the United States. Although this site covers WWI, its main focus is the war in relation to America, and why they joined the war.
University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma College of Law: State of the Union Address Obama, 2011
Provides complete text of President Barack Obama's 2011 State of the Union Address given January 24, 2012.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: Presidents of the United States
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the presidents of the United States. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
Other
The Igen Blog: Ultimate Excise Tax Guide Definition, Examples, State vs. Federal
This is a fairly detailed explanation of state and federal excise taxes designed for the layperson, not for tax experts.
Other
Delaware Department of Education: State Board of Education
This resource provides the goals of the state board, as well as the names and biographies of the board members, meeting agendas and highlights, and information on actions taken by the board.
US National Archives
Nara: President Clinton's 1996 State of the Union Address
President Clinton's State of the Union Address after his 1996 presidential victory, from the National Archives and Records Administration.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: International Conflicts: 1914 1975
This tutorial discusses four wars between 1914 and 1975 that the United States participated in. These include: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
Other
Idaho State Historical Society
The Idaho State Historical Society's site provides some great information about Idaho. View online exhibitions, research documents, a timeline of Idaho history, information about historic sites in Idaho, and much more.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Water Resources of the United States
Visit the U.S. Geological Survey's website for a wide variety of information on water. Content includes data on water quality, water use, acid rain, among others; publications; information on water resource programs; maps; information on...
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