PBS
Arthur’s World Neighborhood: Bibliography for Kids
Support young learners as they expand their cultural awareness with this list of children's literature on countries from around the globe. Including both fictional and non-fictional texts. This resource will help...
Curated OER
Corporal Punishment
Nineteen states legally permit school officials to physically punish children. Scholars learn more about the topic as they use the website to prepare for a class debate or discussion. Pupils read background information and discover the...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Youth and Tobacco Use
There are a number of social, emotional, and physiological reasons why teenagers start smoking, and why they continue smoking into adulthood. Help class members understand why smoking begins in youth—and how to protect themselves from...
PBS
The Elements
An attractive handout displays the periodic table of elements in full color. Each group has its own color, and each element is represented by its name, chemical symbol, atomic number, and atomic weight. What makes this periodic table...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept of State: Human Rights Practices: Peru
This resource is the U.S Department of State official report on the status of "Human Rights," in Peru. This lengthy report gives details on such areas as terrorism, women's rights, labor organizations and more. The report is dated Feb....
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Afghanistan
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.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept of State: Human Rights Practices Report: Guatemala
The U.S. State Department report on the status of human rights in Guatemala. According to the report, Guatemala has a poor record but is trying to improve.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept of State: Human Rights Report on Colombia
The U.S State Department report for human rights issues in the country of Colombia, issued February 25, 2004.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Archive: Report International Religious Freedom: Austria
This site is the U.S. Department of State Annual Report on International Religious Freedom for 1999, referring specifically to Austria. Includes information on Freedom of Religion, Societal Attitudes, and Government Policy.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: United Arab Emirates
This resource offers information on both the history of the United Arab Emirates as well as its relationship with the U.S. It gives a very complete and informative description, and focuses on respect for human rights in United Arab...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: State Websites
A great page for state reports! Find a special section for kids from each state as well as some extra sites of interest such as the Kansas State Historical Society for Kids.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: 2010 Human Rights Report: Peru
This 2010 Report from the US Department of State discusses human rights issues in Peru and questions the country's approach to dealing with human rights abuses. (April 8, 2011)
US Department of State
U.s. Dept of State: Country Reports on Terrorism
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...
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Costa Rica Reports on Human Rights Practices
This page is from the 1999 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, published by the U.S. Department of State. It talks about the country of Costa Rica, and its human rights practices.
US Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau: Poverty in the Us [Pdf]
The US census report on poverty published in 2001.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Michigan State Fact Sheet
At this site you can explore a state fact sheet on Michigan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service Massachusetts State Facts
This site provides a state fact sheet on Massachusetts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
US Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture: Economic Research Service:arizona
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.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Minnesota State Fact Sheet
This site provides a state fact sheet on Minnesota from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Virginia State Fact Sheet
Check out this state fact sheet on Virginia from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state report.
US Department of State
Congressional Research Service: Iraq War: Background and Issues Overview [Pdf]
Published April 22, 2003, this Congressional Research Service Report analyzes the causes of the War in Iraq and the reasons behind the United States' invasion of the country. Although lengthy (59 pages), it provides the most detailed...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Advertising, Promotions and Marketing Managers
This report, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor describes managerial-level jobs in advertising, marketing, and public relations. The report includes working conditions, needed training, salary, job outlook, etc.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Wyoming
Check out this ERS state fact sheet on Wyoming from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Alabama
This site provides a state fact sheet on Alabama from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.