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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Niger

For Students 9th - 10th
This U. S. Department of State article discusses The Respect For Human Rights Constitution in Niger. Referring to various sections of the constitution, examples are given for violations in each section by government officials. (28...
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Consular Information Sheet: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information for traveling in Chile from the U.S. Department of State. Provides important information for safe travel and provides links to other sites of particular interest to U.S. tourists.
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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Aruba

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State profiles the Caribbean country of Aruba covering the topics of people, geography, economy, government, politics, and foreign relations. (May 11, 2010)
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Consular Information Sheet: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has regular updated security information for traveling in Cuba from the U.S. Department of State. Provides important information for safe travel and provides links to other sites of particular interest to U.S. tourists.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. State: Consular Information Sheet: Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information for traveling in Colombia from the U.S. Department of State. Provides important information for safe travel and provides links to other sites of particular interest to U.S. tourists.
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US Department of State

U.s. Diplomacy Center: Discover Diplomacy: Explorer

For Students 9th - 10th
Select U.S. Embassies situated around the world and understand the roles these embassies hold to further diplomacy. Find where the U.S. engages in diplomacy.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept of State: Country Reports on Terrorism

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State provides an annual report on "developments in countries in which acts of terrorism occurred, countries that are state sponsors of terrorism, and countries determined by the Secretary to be of particular...
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US Department of State

Us State Department: Archive: Paraguay

For Students 9th - 10th
Details about economy, people, government, politics, history, and foreign relations are provided for the South American country of the Republic of Paraguay by the U.S. Department of State. (March 2012)
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Other

U.s. Dept. Of Health and Human Services: Absolute Poverty Line

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, using evidence from U.S., Britain, Canada, and Australia, this paper argues that absolute poverty lines rise as the real income rises. (Published Sept. 1995)
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Other

U.s. Marshals Service

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for the United States Marshals Service. There are many helpful links on this page - history, major cases, and information on becoming a Deputy.
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US Department of Veterans Affairs

U.s. Department of Veterans Affairs: Center for Women Veterans (Cwv)

For Students 9th - 10th
A program established in 1994 provides support for the women veterans in the United States. Find what the program has to offer and its history.
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Other

U.s. Department of the Treasury: New Money

For Students 9th - 10th
Every seven to ten years, the United States redesigns and improves the security features of its currency. At the New Money website, learn about the newest redesigned banknotes. Find animated tutorials, interactive quizzes, and a full...
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US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor: Minimum Wage Laws in the States

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the minimum wage laws in the 50 states.
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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Embassy of the Republic of Paraguay

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website of the Embassy of Paraguay in the United States. Explore the site, especially the 'Links of Interest' on the right.
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Other

U.s. Department of Health & Human Services: Health Care

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about how to find and apply for health insurance. Includes news, video, and state-by-state information about health care access and coverage.
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US Department of Justice

U.s. Department of Justice: Webb v. Clyde L. Choate Mental Health Center [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Although specifically a case in which the plaintiff is seeking federal support under the ADA against Illinois, there is an excellent discussion of state v. federal powers in the section labeled "Summary of Argument." The connection to...
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US Department of Education

U.s. d.o.e.: Office of English Language Acquisition

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) identifies major issues affecting the education of English language learners and publishes research and statistical reports on those issues. It serves as a clearinghouse for information,...
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US Department of Education

U.s. d.o.e.: Office of English Language Acquisition

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) identifies major issues affecting the education of English language learners and publishes research and statistical reports on those issues. It serves as a clearinghouse for information,...
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Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariners' Museum: Birth of the u.s. Navy

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the United States Navy, from pre-Revolutionary times through the nineteenth century. Learn about the maritime commerce, wartime influence, and Congressional actions relating to the development of the Navy.
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US Department of Education

U.s. Dept. Of Education: Education News

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is from the U.S. Department of Education and contains great information. Mainly this site offers up-to-date articles on major education news. The articles are in-depth and very informative.
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Other

Nasta: State Departments of Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This interactive map of the U.S. provides access to individual state departments of education in all fifty states.
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Other

U.s. Department of State: Jordan, October 1995

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to read about U.S.- Jordanian relations. While this document is from 1995, it contains accurate and detailed information about Jordan's foreign policy, economy, history, and government from that time.
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US Senate

U.s. Senate Committee on Armed Services

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services reviews matters relating to the common defense policy of the United States.
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Other

United States Department of Defense: Pentagon Tours

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the U. S. Department of Defense provides official information on the Pentagon, the United States headquarters of the Department of Defense. Includes the Pentagon's history, a virtual tour, and information on a visit to the...