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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Article 1 of the Us Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Presents a summary and the full text of Artice I of the US Constitution. Article 1 primarily deals with Congress explaining who may become a representative, and who may become a senator, all of the powers that Congress and the individual...
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: The Articles of the Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Each of the Articles of the Constitution are described in full detail with simplified summaries of each of the sections together with the full, original text.
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Activity
Quizlet

Quizlet: Types of Supporting Details: Definitions: Learn

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This interactive helps students learn the types of supporting details by having them type in the terms that fit the definitions.
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Activity
Quizlet

Quizlet: Types of Supporting Details: Definitions: Flashcards

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This interactive set of flashcards focuses on the definitions for types of supporting details such as statements of fact, expert testimony, first-hand accounts, personal experiences, statistics, analogies, etc.
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Handout
W. W. Norton

W.w. Norton & Company: Elements of the Essay: Structure

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Click through an overview of how to structure an essay, including the introduction, body, and conclusion. Use the list on the right side to learn all of the elements of an essay.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Secondary Source

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This brief Wikipedia encyclopedia article explains the difference between primary and secondary sources.
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Website
The White House

The White House: The Legislative Branch

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A brief summary of the the Legislative Branch of government and guidelines for membership. The powers of Congress, the legislative process, and even the oversights made by government, to prevent abuse of power, are discussed.