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Curated OER

Holiday Homework: Global Studies

For Students 9th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted 8 chapters in their textbooks and then respond to 34 short answer questions about the French Revolution and Imperialism.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cruising the Caribbean

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create four postcards that illustrate an island on the Caribbean.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cariboo Gold Rush Adventure

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students play the online game Cariboo Gold Rush, in which students make decisions like the original gold miners did.
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C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Leadership and Government

For Teachers 3rd
A comprehensive learning module on government and how countries get their leaders that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered...
Website
Other

Stutz Family: World Affairs: Types of Governments

For Students 9th - 10th
A chart of influences that lead to what type of government is established. At least two of these: economy, politics and authority, are present in all systems.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Introduction to Ap Government and Politics Comparative

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learning module introduction to AP Government and Politics is a comparative course study on trends, research and types of political sytems throughout the world. Includes all necessary materials for comprehensive study and enrichment.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Government & Politics: Sovereignty, Authority, and Power

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module explores the concpets of Authority, Power and Sovereignty in various political systems. Comprehensive materials and assignments.
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Other

Percentage of the World's Population Under Various Political Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
Time-line graphs and maps give visual representations of countries and populations under various kinds of political systems: autocracy, monarchy, communist state, etc.
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Columbia University

The Climate System: Atmospheric Forces, Balances, and Weather Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
The large scale horizontal flow of air in the atmosphere is driven by the imbalance of net radiation over the globe. This resource introduces us to the physical laws governing the horizontal motion of air. It also describes types of...
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Justification for the State

For Students 9th - 10th
From Wikipedia, this article outlines the purpose of government and explains how disagreement over purpose can splinter into various movements such as socialism, fascism, and communism. Includes links to further explanations of different...
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Mali: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Mali, which has a multi-party democracy. There is also an easy to read chart which names the government officials, and describes the type of government. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Russia: Government and Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
This 1Up Info page provides several paragraphs of information on the politics and government of Russia. Includes information on the type of government and political parties of the country, plus the divisions of the government, foreign...
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Article Iii: Categories of Contempt

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the different types of contempt of court, in the United States legal system.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Government: Criminal Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual learning unit on the U.S. Criminal Justice system. Students explore informational text on topics about crime, victims, the accused and effects of crime on society. Complete and comprehensive multi-source content includes...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Liberal Democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site defines liberal democracy and gives a detailed examination of the pros and cons of its tenants and practices.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Constitutional Monarchy

For Students 9th - 10th
A definition of what a constitutional monarchy is. Gives some historical background to the development of a constitutional monarchy and current examples from around the world.
Article
Other

Asia Foundation: Information and Communication Technology for Development [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A two-page overview of how this organization supports the growth of information and communication technology in Asia, what types of technology it promotes, and why it is such an important issue to the development and modernization of...
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Other

Understanding the Federal Courts

For Students 9th - 10th
A ten part publication which describes the federal court system, its structure and organization, what types of cases they hear and much more. You can also download a PDF version of the document.
Website
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Health Organization promotes physical, social, and mental well being all over the world. This site links you to all types of information and is very resourceful on a large variety of subjects.
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Other

Hsor.org: Pizza Pi: Work Force

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
High School Operations Research Math Modules - Applied Mathematics for decision making in industry and government
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Meritocracy

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Wikipedia provides details on the definition and history of the concept of meritocracy, along with real life examples from the past and the present.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Ayn Rand's Anthem

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning unit and essay writing contest based on Ayn Rand's dystopian novella, Anthem. Includes student reading guides, essay guidelines and contest link.