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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President of the United States (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 5th
Describes the job and duties of the President of the United States as head of the executive branch. Also discusses how the President is elected and the length of terms of office.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: The Confederation of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the Confederation of the United States, or Confederacy, during the Civil War on this website. Learn about the Confederate leaders and generals.
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US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Congressional Record

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. Successful navigation of the site take knowledge of the GPO's navigation code. An important hint for when looking up a specific...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Word Search: United States Government

For Students 1st - 9th
A fun word search game with history terms about the United States Government. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President of the u.s

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a fairly detailed explanation of the role of the President as leader of the United States.
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Other

Embassy of Honduras in Washington, d.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of the Embassy of Honduras in the United States. Has an abundance of information on tourist destinations and general facts on country-specific topics including art, geography, climate, government, history,...
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iCivics

I Civics: Tribal Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As sovereign nations, American Indian and Alaska Native tribes develop and manage their own governments. This lesson examines the varied structures and functions of tribal government as well as the relationship these nations have with...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President's Cabinet

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is a fun way to teach elementary students about the Presidential Cabinet, which includes the Vice President, 14 secretaries from executive departments and the Attorney General of the United States. Learn about this group's role in...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: President of the u.s. Requirements & Term

For Students 9th - 10th
A short paragraph on the requirements for holding the president or vice-president position. There is also a paragraph on the number of terms they can serve.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: Uncle Sam (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read historical background on the origins of Uncle Sam, the figure that symbolizes the United States.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: Legislative Branch Congress

For Students 1st - 9th Standards
Kids learn about the Legislative Branch of the United States Government. It's also called the Congress and is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Theodore Roosevelt

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the presidential career of Theodore Roosevelt. Learners will evaluate the reforms the 26th President of the United States activated, consider the issues then, and compare the issues with today and decide whether the reforms from...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Oveta Culp Hobby 1905 1995

For Students 3rd - 8th
Elected to both the Texas and National Women's Hall of Fame, Oveta Culp Hobby led an accomplished life in politics, in the military, and government. here you can learn about her journey.
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US National Archives

Docsteach: Apollo Soyuz: Space Age Detente

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In July 1975, the first joint Soviet-American spacecraft docking took place. In this activity, students will analyze the way that government officials in both the United States and the Soviet Union valued space exploration for more than...