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New York State Dept. of Health

New York Department of Health

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of New York. Includes directory services, vital records, info for consumers, etc.
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North Dakota Department of Health

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource includes the state health officer, local public health units, environmental health, etc.
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Florida Department of Health

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of Florida. Includes information about AIDS, body piercing, beach water quality, etc.
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Rhode Island Department of Health

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the government health site for the state of Rhode Island. Includes disease prevention and control, family health, health care quality, etc.
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Texas Department of State Health Services

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the government health site for the state of Texas. Includes birth and death certificates, health alerts, publications, and other important information for Texas citizens.
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Wyoming Department of Health: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the government health site for the state of Wyoming. Includes links to the director's office, divisions, programs and services, etc.
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Arizona Department of Health Services

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of Arizona. Includes health news, statistics, community and family health services, press releases, county health profiles, and more.
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New Mexico Department of Agriculture Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site talks about the New Mexico department of Agriculture.
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Indiana.gov: Indiana State Division of Fish and Wildlife

For Students 9th - 10th
Home of the State of Indiana's Division of Wildlife. This resource is small, but does offer a photo gallery and some information about the animals that can be found in Indiana. It also gives information about three current restoration...
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US Department of State

U. S. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Ethiopia

For Students 9th - 10th
This report examines human rights issues in Ethiopia. The fact that government and judicial systems are weak and overburdened means that there continue to be ongoing serious problems.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Cyprus

For Students 9th - 10th
A quite extensive report on human rights issues in the Republic of Cyprus for the year 2018. Some problems include police abuse, violence against women and children, and trafficking in persons. There were also some issues noted in the...
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: u.s. Passports and International Travel

For Students 9th - 10th
This website tells you how to apply for a passport as well as providing lots of information about traveling to other countries, e.g., what to do before you leave, what to expect in different countries, and where to get help abroad if you...
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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.
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US Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture: Economic Research Service:arizona

For Students 9th - 10th
The USDA provides a state fact sheet on Arizona from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

U.s. Department of Agriculture: Agriculture in the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about agriculture and agricultural practice in America. You can explore specific states or issues that are national in scope. The "Growing a Nation" page helps you understand the role of the American farm in westward expansion.
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US Department of Justice

U.s. Department of Justice: Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete government description of Section 3789d of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, which explicitly prohibits the federal government from controlling state or local police agencies, and which explicitly...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: United States Department of Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia gives basic facts concerning the US Department of Energy and its organization and responsibilities.
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US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor: Apprenticeship Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
The Department of Labor site provides information on apprenticeships for individuals seeking careers as well as employers considering starting an apprenticeship program. Explore the benefits, eligibility requirements, and application...
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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 Department of Commerce

U.s. Department of Commerce: Economic Indicators Dashboard

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a collection of government websites with links to all the major economic indicators. There are 19 different indicators listed.
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U.s. Department of Defense: President Bush Proclaims End to Major Combat

For Students 9th - 10th
Kathleen T. Rhem analyzes President George W. Bush's announcement that the combat in Iraq has ceased. (May 1, 2003)
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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Decades of Change: 1960 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of the rise of cultural and ethnic pluralism that took place in America between 1960 -1980 causing major social change. Included were such movements as civil rights, women, Latino, Native-American, counterculture,...
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U.s. Treasury: History of u.s. Currency

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provided by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing gives the the history of paper money from the colonial notes in 1690 to the currency redesigns of 1996 and 2003.
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State profiles the Republic of Honduras. Features information on geography, people, government, economy, history, politics, foreign relations, and tourism. (September 2011)