Curated OER
Bartering, an Early Form of Interdependence
Students explore the the benefits and problems associated with a barter system in the Colonies and trace its relationship to the development of interdependence that this system creates. An experience of bartering is created in this lesson.
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At the Governor's Mansion
Students visit Florida Governor's mansion online, and create class book about interesting facts and trivia.
Curated OER
State of Affairs
Students examine the various roles and duties of state government officials and offices to create an Informative Guide to Our State's Government. They explore the changing relationship between governor and lieutenant governor in New York.
Curated OER
The Executive Branch
Young scholars study the executive branch of the Michigan government through online research and by answering questions. They discover the difference between the legislative and executive branches through class discussion.
Legislative Reference Library of Texas
Legislative Reference Library of Texas: Governors of Texas, 1846 Present
A table showing all of the Lieutenant Governors of Texas since 1846. Lists names, party affiliation, years in office, and legislature sessions they sat in on. Linked to each name is a brief profile with a list of political offices held...
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Western Governors' Association
An organization of governors from Western states, this website identifies and addresses key policy and governance issues in the West.
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Southern Governors' Association
Provides information on the Southern Governors' Association and represents the common interests of the southern states.
Read Works
Read Works: The National Guard
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the National Guard, how it came to be, and how it protects the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Us Governors Who Were Impeached and Convicted
Of the three U.S. presidents who were impeached -- Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump -- none were ever convicted or removed from office. But when it comes to governors, the history of impeachment is quite different. There...
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Texas Bob: The Governors of Texas
A list of every Texas governor beginning in 1846 when Texas entered the union as a state, to the present governor.