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Worksheet
Curated OER

Cartoons for the Classroom: Shine the Light on Your Government

For Students 9th - 12th
What don't we know about our government? Explore the concept of transparency and freedom of information throught this analysis handout, in which scholars examine 2 political cartoons. Background information provides context, explaining...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Cartoons for the Classroom: Drawing Attention to Government Secrecy

For Students 9th - 12th
How much do we know about our government? This engaging topic for teens is made especially interesting through analysis of 2 political cartoons. Background information on Sunshine Week makes the cartoons more accessible, and 3 talking...
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Website
US Department of State

Freedom of Information Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Full Text of the Freedom of Information Act is revealed in this U.S. Department site.
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Activity
Digital History

Digital History: Ralph Nader and the Consumer Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
This well-written article by Digital History details the activism of Ralph Nader, and includes much information about the consumer protection movement.
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Website
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Freedom of Information: Ernest Hemingway

For Students 9th - 10th
The whole FBI file on Ernest Hemingway (1898-1961 CE) as it was collected during Hemingway's lifetime, is available at this site.
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Article
Other

The November Coalition: Freedom of Information Act [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A description on FOIA and how to request a form. Gives addresses of Goverernment Agencies. This resource requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: First Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive timeline on first amendment of the United States Constitution.
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Website
Other

Article 19: Promoting Freedom of Expression

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses right to information and freedom of expression issues. Bright, colorful, nicely designed with many resources.