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Curated OER

Presidential Election in the House of Representatives by States, 1825

For Students 9th - 10th
The results of the election of 1825 in the House of Representatives. The 1825 election is unusual in that all of the candidates were from the same Democratic-Republican party, and being the only time since the passage of the Twelfth...
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Curated OER

Presidential Election in the House of Representatives by States, 1825

For Students 9th - 10th
The results of the election of 1825 in the House of Representatives. The 1825 election is unusual in that all of the candidates were from the same Democratic-Republican party, and being the only time since the passage of the Twelfth...
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Other

Committee on House Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is on the Committee on House Administration. The chairman of this committee is Robert W. Ney. You can read about the latest press releases and House publications at this site.
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Other

House Committee on Science: Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this detailed outline to learn more about the House Committee on Science. "The Committee on Science has its roots in the intense reaction to the Soviet launch of Sputnik on October 4, 1957." The chairman is Sherwood L.Boehlert.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How Do You Become a District Representative for a State Senator?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this resource from Khan Academy, students will learn about steps to take if they would like to enter the world of politics as a district representative for a state senator.
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Other

House Armed Services Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
Delve into the latest news of the House Armed Services Committee with this site. Hear more from the Chairman, Duncan Hunter, about the purpose of this committee. Read up on recent press releases, too.
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Other

U.s. House Committee on Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
This website focuses on the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture. The site discusses the members and the agenda of this committee. You can view the schedule of this committee on-line too.
Activity
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: The Great Compromise

For Students 3rd - 5th
The Great Compromise, which resulted in the formation of two houses in the legislature of the United States government - the Senate and the House of Representatives - is explained in kid-friendly terms. Suggestions for research projects,...
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University of Washington

University of Washington: Immigrant Rights Protests Spring 2006

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the 2006 immigrant rights protests in response to a draconian immigration restriction bill that had passed the House of Representatives.
eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: George Clymer

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of this delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Pennsylvania. He later served in the House of Representatives.
Handout
Harp Week

The Presidential Elections 1860 1912: James A. Garfield

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of James A. Garfield covers his participation in the Civil War, terms in the House of Representatives, and tumultous time in the presidency, serving only four months before he was shot by a would-be assassin.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams: Key Events in the Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
See a concise summary of the events in the presidency of John Quincy Adams, beginning with his selection by the House of Representatives.
eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Abraham Baldwin

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice biography of Abraham Baldwin, one of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention from Georgia who later served both in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Primary
Yale University

Avalon Project: Declarations of a State of War With Japan, Germany, and Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcript of many of the proceedings in the House of Representatives in 1941 leading the U.S. into World War II. Also includes declarations of war by the Axis powers.
Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: A Century of Lawmaking: Congressional, 1774 1875

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the actual statements from the Library of Congress as recorded during the Federal Convention, of the debates on representation in the House of Representatives and of the struggle between small and large states. The responses to this...
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Resolution to Annex Hawaii (1898)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a copy of the original Resolution for Annexation of Hawaii. There is also a copy of Queen Liliuokalani's official protest to the House of Representatives. Links to larger copies, a typed transcript and PDF download are also...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Haniwa in the Form of a Warrior

For Students 9th - 10th
This object is a haniwa (lit. "clay ring"), a type of funerary article made during the Kofun era (300-552). Many kinds of haniwa have been found, including both simple clay cylinders and more elaborate forms, such as human figures,...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a link to 13,000+ members who have served in the United States Congress, 1774 - present. Accompanying biographies and pictures, when available, are very informative. This site is well-designed and easy to navigate.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The u.s. Congress (Grades 3 5)

For Students 3rd - 5th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief description of the U.S. Congress Links to related sites are available.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The u.s. Congress (Grades 6 8)

For Students 6th - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a description of the U.S. Congress. Links to related sites are available.
Activity
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The u.s. Congress (Grades 9 12)

For Students 9th - 10th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a description of the U.S. Congress. Links to related sites are available.
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The Texas Senate

The Texas Senate: Texas Senate Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
A fantastic site available in both English and Spanish where students can learn about the Texas State Government. Divided in three categories: for kids up to 3rd grade, for 4th grade kids and up, for parents and teachers. Kids can take a...
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The Texas Senate

The Texas Senate: Texas Senate Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A fantastic site available in both English and Spanish where students can learn about the Texas State Government. Divided in three categories: for kids up to 3rd grade, for 4th grade kids and up, for parents and teachers. Kids can take a...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Themepark: Liberty: Three Branches of Government

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the three branches of government. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.