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US Department of State

Office of the Historian: Foreign Relations of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized by the presidential administration, students can search for the historical record of the significant diplomatic activity and major U.S. foreign policy decisions. Documents start with Kennedy Administration (1961) and end with...
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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Foreign Relations of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Want to learn about the U.S. foreign policy? This site contains the official documentary historical record of major decisions made by the U.S. in regards to foreign policy. Documents cover the years from 1861-1899 and 1900-1918.
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Other

Metrocosm: The Shape of the Us Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Using cartograms, compare the GDP's of rural and urban areas in the Unites States. View the 10 largest metro areas by GDP and see how the US compares to the United Kingdom in terms of GDP.
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US Department of Education

U.s. Dept. Of Education: Education News

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is from the U.S. Department of Education and contains great information. Mainly this site offers up-to-date articles on major education news. The articles are in-depth and very informative.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Money

For Students 9th - 10th
USA Today's Money section covers the very latest in domestic and world economic news. Coverage also includes in-depth articles and editorials.
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Other

History News Network

For Students 9th - 10th
The History News Network publishes articles written by historians on current events. This is a rich resource for both teachers and students. The site includes historians' blogs and lesson plans.
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Other

Truthout

For Students 9th - 10th
Progressive based news outlet. Here you will find links to news stories from the Washington Post, New York Times, BBC, Associated Press, and other reputable sources. You will also find editorial pieces on current events, environmental,...
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BBC

Bbc News: Business

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News reports the latest news and issues surrounding the U.S. and world economy. Contains quite a few articles on current affairs and worldwide dealings.
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Handout
Pew Research Center

Pew Research Center: Global Indicators Database

For Students 9th - 10th
About the Key Indicators Database: Pew Research Center conducts public opinion surveys around the world on a broad array of subjects ranging from people's assessments of their own lives to their views about the current state of the world...
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History Net: Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a summary of the American Civil War, including various battles and milestones.
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Unit Plan
Harp Week

Education at Harp Week: The Civil War Illustrations Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of three activities where students explore and analyze illustrations and cartoons from Harper's Weekly magazine that showed what life was like in the United States during the Civil War. The first activity looks at why the North won...
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Other

The National Law Journal: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Law Journal provides the latest news, legal information and e-law services for the legal professions and law students.
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The Washington Post

The Washington Post: Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
The Washington Post provides the latest news, issues, and events surrounding U.S. politics today. The wealth of information found here includes top stories, transcripts, party perspectives, poll watchers, video, audio, and more. PLEASE...
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The Washington Post

The Washington Post: In Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
The Washington Post provides recent, as well as archived, news surrounding the U.S. Congress. PLEASE NOTE THAT A WASHINGTON POST REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO VIEW THESE ARTICLES.
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BBC

Bbc: Us Brings in New Passport Rules

For Students 9th - 10th
Because of concern about terrorism and drug smuggling, the US tightened its travel regulations requiring a passport for people flying into the US from Canada and Mexico. 1/07
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Other

Politics1.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Billed as the "Most comprehensive online guide to American politics," this site offers an overview of the national political scene. Particularly useful are the political ideology resources which present views from across the spectrum of...
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Other

The Hill

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hill is a non-partisan, non-ideological weekly newspaper that describes the inner workings of Congress, the pressures confronting policy makers and the many ways in which decisions are made.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Washington Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides the top news in U.S. Politics in brief. Content includes a focus on the president, senate, house, state governors, legislatures, and initiatives.
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FOX News

Fox News: Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
FOX News covers the latest in United States politics. Impact is presented with television and the internet in mind.
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Other

Abc News: Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
ABC News provides hourly updates of the latest news, issues, and events occuring in U.S. politics. Content includes live and recorded video and audio; political points; and more.
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Other

American Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
American Heritage is a magazine that explores and illuminates aspects of the American past.