Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Is Power Divided in the United States Government?

For Students 4th - 8th
Video accompanied by questions for students that looks at how the concept of separation of powers embedded in the Constitution is applied in the United States government. [3:50]
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US Olympic Committee

United States Olympic Committee: Usa Diving

For Students 9th - 10th
National Olympic governing body for the sport of diving in the United States. Features events, results, and resources for diving.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Americans and Great War 1914 1919: The United States Prepares for War

For Students 11th - 12th
Details what America did to prepare and execute its entry into World War I, and how the government used propaganda to win public support for the war effort.
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Other

Department of Commerce United States of Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the United States Department of Commerce through this site in English and Spanish. This is a comprehensive site providing information about the US Department of Commerce.
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Other

United States of America Snowboard Association

For Students 9th - 10th
USASA is the first governing body exclusively for competitive amateur snowboarding. This resource offers history, USASA rulebook, event schedule, and the latest news.
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Other

United States International Trade Commission

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. International Trade Commission administers U.S. trade law and informs U.S. international trade policies, for the U.S. government and the American people.
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US Olympic Committee

United States Olympic Committee: Usa Volleyball

For Students 9th - 10th
The national office of this association is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. USA Volleyball is the national governing body for the sport of volleyball. It also lists national teams, educational sources officiating and merchandise.
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Korematsu v. United States (1944)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that determined the government acted constitutionally when it detained people of Japanese ancestry inside internment camps during World War II. Students learn what...
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US Department of State

Foreign Relations of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive amount of information on presidential foreign policy for both the past and present administrations. This government site offers a great deal of high level information.
Handout
US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Dual Nationality

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State provides a brief summary of the concept of dual nationality as defined by the United States government.
Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With France

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and France. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Mauritania

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Mauritania. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Us Relations With Jamaica

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Jamaica. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Handout
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Saudi Arabia

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down on this site to read about the relationship between the Saudi and American governments. This site also has information on Saudi Arabia's history, government, politics, and economy.
Activity
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President's Cabinet (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 President's Cabinet. Links to related sites are available.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President's Cabinet (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 President's Cabinet. Links to related sites are available.
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Library of Congress

Loc: George Washington to the United States Senate, 1789

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A summary of Washington's task to appoint Supreme Court and other federal judicial officials, appointments which he based on relevant experience, their support for the constitution, and on where they lived. Includes images of a...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Primary Election

For Students 6th - 8th
Details the process for electing the President and Vice President of the United States.
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PBS

Pbs Newshour: u.s. Puts Up Real Barriers to "Virtual Fence" Along Mexican Border

For Students 9th - 10th
The U. S. government had plans to build a "virtual fence" along the U. S.-Mexico border. Costs and other factors led to led to its replacement. This article highlights the financial and technical problems associated with the project and...
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Other

United States Figure Skating Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Governing body of figure skating in the US features results, rankings, a listing of skating clubs, athlete biographies, and press releases.
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US Department of State

Embassy of the United States: Zagreb, Croatia

For Students 9th - 10th
The homepage of the US Embassy in Croatia. Provides links to news articles about current affairs between the US and Croatia. Includes information about US Embassy personnel and programs.
Handout
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the relationship between the United States and Italy.
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Other

Reform Party National Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
The official homepage of the Reform Party of the United States provides its platform as well as current news. The Reform Party is a diverse populist party with a moderate platform.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How Do Citizens Make Government Work?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This five-session unit will provide hands-on opportunities for students to explore local, state and national governments. In the process, students will use technology and print media to learn about the leaders of each level of government...