The National Atlas of the United States provides comprehensive information collected by the Federal Government and delivered through interactive maps. Select from a variety of scientific, societal, and historical information to be...

World Geography learning module on the United States and Canada explores similarities and differences in the population, climate, resources and evolution of the two countries.

Study the United States Government on this webpage. Learn about the balance of powers, the three branches, and the Constitution.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage focuses on the election process in the United States of America including the federal offices, the laws on voting, and the registration to vote. It is followed by a comprehension question set.

Learn how a state government is organized and functions. This example is for India and can be used for comparison to the United States.

A short biography of William Henry Harrison from the official White House government site. Provides a portrait and information about the 9th President of the United States.

The United States government has formally accused Chinese officials of hacking. Learn what kind of information these government officials are being charged with accessing.

Kids learn about the Bill of Rights of the United States government. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.

History for Kids provides an overview geared toward elementary age students of the history of the United States Constitution. Includes links to resources for teachers.

Kids learn about the Executive Branch of the United States Government. The President, cabinet, and Office.

This page gives background information on what a citizen is, and how people living in the United States become citizens.

[Free Registration/Login Required] The Dust Bowl of the 1930's in the United States is often a topic of great debate. What caused the phenomenon of storms? Was it the government or Mother Nature or a combination of the two? This lesson...

This resource provides history of and current facts about the most powerful legislative position in the United States government.

This is an online study guide/notes for the memoir Farewell To Manzanar by Jeanne and James D. Houston including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis. The memoir...

Congressional committee transcripts are compiled into the Congressional Reports section of the Government Printing office website. Most of the information included within the Congressional Reports include the gathering of expert...

Read about the history of the United States Constitution, then try the multiple-choice quiz. Includes an audio narration of the text and a link to a biography of James Madison, as well as links to other resources.

Lesson helps students trace attributes of the United States government to those of ancient Greek democracy.

Wind energy is becoming a viable alternative to more traditional forms of energy generation. In this lesson, students will determine the feasibility of wind generation in different areas of the United States. Finally, students will...

This module examines America's efforts to form a new government after the War for Independence and to draft the Constitution. Includes an interactive activity comparing Thomas Jefferson's and Alexander Hamilton's visions for America, a...

Kids learn about state and local governments in the United States. State, counties, and cities help run the local services.

Find out why the bald eagle was chosen as a national symbol of the United States.

The New York Times Learning Network presents an online & printable crossword puzzle on the American Presidents.

Kids learn about the Cabinet of the United States government. The president's advisors and head of the 15 state departments.

Kids learn about voting in the United States government. An important right and privilege.