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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Quick Facts: Learn About Your State

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents links to all 50 states with basic information about them. Links to related sites are available.
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PBS

Pbs Kids: Where's Buster?: A u.s. Geography Game About the States

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Develop map and directional skills as well as skills in following a series of clues to find which U.S. state Buster is in.
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Census in Schools

For Students 9th - 10th
Factual information to discuss in schools from the U.S. Census Bureau includes population clocks, state facts, and important information that affects the world of the student.
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ABCya

Ab Cya: u.s. States and Capitals: Penguin Hop

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Don't slip on the ice! Up to four students at a time will drill states and capitals with this engaging game of penguins hopping on icebergs. Right and wrong answers are tallied and provided at the end of the game.
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50 States

50 States: 50 Facts About Each u.s. State

For Students 3rd - 8th
All of the states are linked here to lists of fifty interesting trivia and facts about each of them.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Background notes and map of Afghanistan comprise the front page. See menu items for further information such as reports from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, US aid in Afghanistan, NATO in Afghanistan, and notes on Rebuilding Afghanistan.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Grades K 2

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Here you can learn all about the U.S. Government! Find information on our nation, how our government works, your own neighborhood, and the main government symbols. Games and other activities are also included!
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Bureau of the Census: Hispanic Population of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This web-page from the U.S. Bureau of the Census looks at the hispanic population of the United States via census data and other facts.
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CBS

Cbs News: u.s. Renews Ties With Libya

For Students 9th - 10th
U.S. ties with Libya have been restored after nearly a quarter of a century. Discussed are the process and the importance of Libya's renunciation of terrorism to this new relationship. (15 May 2006). The site also offers today's live...
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Other

First Gov: Official Portal of the u.s. Government

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A launching point for information about the U.S. government and its resources. One can search FirstGov by keyword or phrase, by browsing a topics list, or by selecting a federal branch (executive, legislative, or judicial). State and...
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US National Archives

Nara: u.s. Electoral College: u.s. Electoral College

For Students 9th - 10th
National Archives and Records Administration home page on the U.S. Electoral College. Contains details on historic voting patterns as well as technical details on procedures.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: u.s. Economy at a Glance

For Students 9th - 10th
The seven major economic indicators for the U.S. economy are listed here in an easy to read chart. The seven indicators are unemployment rate, change in hourly employment, average hourly earnings, consumer price index, producer price...
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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: u.s. Constitution Workshop

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A workshop, appropriate for elementary, middle school, and high school students, through which participants examine a variety of primary documents and their relationship to the U.S. Constitution. This resource provides workshop...
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Architect of the Capitol:history of the u.s. Capitol Building

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides information on the U.S. Capitol Complex. Find information on the buildings themselves, the upkeep, history, and conservation efforts.
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Other

Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life: u.s. Religion Landscape Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
Website summarizing the results of a survey on religion in the U.S. Contains maps and charts of information for each specific religion as well as bar graphs comparing the deomographics of the different religious groups. Two full reports...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Writing in u.s. History: Shaping the Postwar World

For Students 9th - 10th
Consider how U.S. foreign policy changed in the aftermath of WWII, and analyze the philosophical, geopolitical, and economic factors that influenced these changes. In this interactive lesson from WGBH, students develop a written argument...
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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Maps of u.s. National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
Alphabetical list of maps of United States National Parks and monuments produced by the U.S. National Park Service.
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Geography Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
Geographical information from the U.S. Census Bureau: Maps and Mapping resources, Census Tract Resources, Geographic Programs, Reference Resources, and more.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Applying for Citizenship: The Court Hearing

For Students 9th - 10th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students. This site presents a description of the court hearing step in the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen. Links to related sites are available.
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US Olympic Committee

Official Site of the u.s. Olympic Team

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the U.S. Olympic Team homepage with information about Olympic games, trials, and athletes, and the like.
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US Forest Service

U.s. Forest Service: Celebrating Wildflowers: Wildflower Viewing Areas

For Students 9th - 10th
This wildflower map links to hundreds of national forest and grasslands sites in the U.S. where the enthusiast can enjoy views of wildflowers in their natural settings. Each site has detailed information about the location, what you will...
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Other

Old State House Museum: Arkansas and the u.s. Mexican War

For Students 9th - 10th
Arkansas's involvement in the U.S. - Mexican War is the focus of this detailed exhibit. The main menu lists a series of relevant topics, each of which opens to provide additional details. Highly recommended!
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election Process

For Students 9th - 10th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a series of pages taking you through the election process, including Presidential, Senate and Representatives elections and voter...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Geological Survey reports on the latest news affecting the earth today, as well as providing a wealth of data, reports, and information.

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