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National Atlas of the United States
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...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: World Geog: North America: The United States and Canada
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: United States Government for Kids
Study the United States Government on this webpage. Learn about the balance of powers, the three branches, and the Constitution.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: How Does the State Government Work?
Learn how a state government is organized and functions. This example is for India and can be used for comparison to the United States.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 7: Facing Challenges at Home and Abroad
This extensive learning module examines the role of economic fluctuations in creating new demands on the government to design reforms and how the United States became a dominant military, political, cultural, and economic force in the...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: United States Bill of Rights
Kids learn about the Bill of Rights of the United States government. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
US Government Publishing Office
U.s. Government Publishing Office: Congressional Reports
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...
BBC
Bbc: Week of 5 19 14: u.s. Justice Department Charges Chinese With Hacking
The United States government has formally accused Chinese officials of hacking. Learn what kind of information these government officials are being charged with accessing.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: A Biography of America: A New System of Government 1776 1826
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...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: United States 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.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election of the President
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a description of the election of the President of the United States.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Citizenship
This page gives background information on what a citizen is, and how people living in the United States become citizens.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: Executive Branch President
Kids learn about the Executive Branch of the United States Government. The President, cabinet, and Office.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Emperor or President?
Lesson helps students trace attributes of the United States government to those of ancient Greek democracy.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: State and Local Governments
Kids learn about state and local governments in the United States. State, counties, and cities help run the local services.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Branches of Government: Executive Branch (9 12)
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government provides a description of the executive branch and what it is responsible for. Includes links to related information.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids
Take a tour of the federal government with Uncle Sam and learn the story of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the three branches of government, and elections. Along the way learn how laws are made, about the Bill of...
iCivics
I Civics: Curriculum Units
A large collection of Social Studies units, WebQuests, and games that focuses on teaching students how government works and the importance of being responsible, informed American citizens. Units are linked to state standards. A teacher...
Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Virginia Becomes a State [Pdf]
Virginia played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War and the creation of our new government. This slideshow uses pictures, graphs, and a detailed timeline showing the major events in Virginia from 1760-1800.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: Constitution
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.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Bald Eagle (Grades 3 5)
Find out why the bald eagle was chosen as a national symbol of the United States.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: The Cabinet
Kids learn about the Cabinet of the United States government. The president's advisors and head of the 15 state departments.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: How Voting Works
Kids learn about voting in the United States government. An important right and privilege.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: William Henry Harrison
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.