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Activity
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a comprehensive tutorial on Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
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Handout
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Legal Information Institute: Joint Ventures

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides legal information about joint ventures.
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Website
Indiana University

Indiana University: Jerome Library: State Constitutions

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on researching state constitutions and their history. Includes a 50-State A to Z list of resources for finding the full text of state constitutions, information on amendment process, pending and historical amendments,...
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Unit Plan
Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Writing Explanation Part 3: Building an Argument

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this module, students will explore how claims, counterclaims, evidence and reasoning are used to write an effective argument. Students will read an article that addresses the question, "Should Congress consider comprehensive climate...
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Mini Lesson: Judicial Activism & Restraint

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson teaches the judicial philosophies of activism and restraint and also explores criteria through which young scholars can evaluate news-related opinion pieces and practice judging the value of a Supreme Court-related opinion piece...
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eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Classics Archive provides the full text of Plato's dialogue, "Laws." Translation by Benjamin Jowett.
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Graphic
PBS

Kqed: Majority Rules: California's Proposition System Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
This highly visual infographic explains how propositions get on the ballot in the state of California.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Laws of Constantine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Medieval Sourcebook of Fordham University, gives the text of five of the laws passed by Constantine regarding Catholics and the Christian Church.
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Website
University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma: Native American Constitution & Law Digitization

For Students 9th - 10th
An archive of laws, codes and constitutions set up by various Native American Tribes throughout the history of the United States.
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Anatomy of the Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson gives an article-by-article overview of the structure and function of the U.S. Constitution. Students learn about the duties and powers of the three branches, the amendment process, and the role of the Constitution as the...
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Website
Other

Akhlah: Shabbat

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about the holiest day in the Jewish week. Features include an explanation of shabbat and coloring pages for children.
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Website
Other

California Legislative Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Obtain current information regarding California's legislature. You can read about California Law, Bill Information, and Legislative Publications.
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Handout
Other

National Agricultural Law Center: Clean Water Act: A Summary of the Law [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a summary of the Clean Water Act and sections such as background, federal and state responsibilities, regulations, enforcement, and major amendments are provided.
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Primary
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: 25 Years of the Safe Drinking Water Act: History and Trends

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource from the Environmental Protection Agency that discusses the 25 years of progress, how the Safe Drinking Water Act has protected our health, standards for tap water, and the public's right to know.
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Lesson Plan
Kansas Historical Society

Kansas Historical Society: Who's the Boss: Kindergarten [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
This is a comprehensive lesson plan for early elementary learners to research and present information (PDF format). Students will learn through primary sources the chain of command that we all must live under. Learners will consider...
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Activity
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Constitutional Law Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Cornell University Law School provides an overview of constitutional law as it applies in the United States, with links to additional information.
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Website
Other

House Armed Services Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
Delve into the latest news of the House Armed Services Committee with this site. Hear more from the Chairman, Duncan Hunter, about the purpose of this committee. Read up on recent press releases, too.
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Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Federal Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Cornell University School of Law provides a great site to access Federal, State and Global Laws. Great link to constitutions and codes.
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Summary of the Clean Water Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a brief overview of the Clean Water Act. Includes links to its history and to information about compliance and enforcement.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Lesson Plan: Rules and Laws

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson that helps students understand what rules and laws are. Students discuss the books David Goes to School by David Shannon and Rules and Laws by Ann-Marie Kishel, perform skits demonstrating how to follow specific school rules, and...
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Article
Other

Bitlaw: Rights Granted Under Copyright Law

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the exclusive rights granted under the Copyright Act.
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Website
Nolo

Nolo: Common Law Marriage

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides the definition and conditions of common law marriage and notes which states recognize this type of relationship.
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Website
Other

Bitlaw: Fair Use in Copyright

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that explains the "fair Use" issues in the copyright law.
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Handout
University of Texas at Austin

Texas Politics: The Constitution: Bill of Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the current Texas Bill of Rights, which spells out individual freedoms of state residents, and reiterates those of the United States of America.