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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who's in Charge of This Animal?

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study wildlife management and identify the appropriate government agencies that are in charge. They examine different wildlife management techniques. They write a letter showing interest in the activities of one of the...
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PPT
Curated OER

Protective Agencies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This rare resource is a brief overview of some of our government protective agencies. There is a slide for each of the following: Bureau of Land Management, Department of Fish and Wildlife, National Parks Service, Environmental...
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Handout
US Food and Drug Administration

Fda: Milestones in Food and Drug Law History

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the United States Food and Drug Administration presents a history of the FDA, marking all the major events. The information is very in-depth and is set up in a timeline format.
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Website
US Department of Justice

Uspc:united States Parole Commission Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage of the United States Parole Commission which is part of the Department of Justice.
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Learning and Teaching About the Environment

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The United States Environmental Protection Agency provides activities, tips, and lessons for students of all ages regarding the environment.
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Website
Other

Pse Net: Government Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in finding a government job? This site provides resources on finding government jobs and tips for preparing for employment.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Moving the Mail

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit takes students through various means of delivering mail via land, sea, and air. Historic, primary materials are used throughout the exhibit.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Customers & Communities

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit tells the story of the mail service in the rural and urban areas in the 20th century. Historic, primary materials are used throughout the exhibit.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Binding the Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
A multi-part online exhibit that traces the development of the U.S. Postal System. Artifacts may be clicked on and text explains their significance. Historic, primary materials are used throughout the exhibit.
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Lesson Plan
National Institutes of Health

Nidcd Health Information: Resources for Educators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders offers classroom activities and other resources for students and teachers.
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Website
National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Back to School

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Institute on Drug Abuse offers teacher information, student information, and shared resources for drug education.
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Unit Plan
US Department of the Treasury

Department of the Treasury for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click on the U.S. Mint and Bureau of Engraving and Printing for informative and colorful pages on the Department of Treasury. Site also provides information on other government offices.
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Website
US Department of the Treasury

U.s. Department of Treasury Education

For Students 9th - 10th
"We are pleased to welcome you to Treasury's Learning Vault, where you can learn all about the history of the Treasury Department, its role in the Federal government, and its mission to serve you."
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Handout
Other

Encyclopedia.com: Social Security

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a description of the term social security and sites specific examples in different countries, including the U.S. Covers four sections: introduction, in other countries, in the United States, bibliography.
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eBook
Other

National Transport Library: Highway Safety Desk Book

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information on highway safety compiled for law enforcement leaders and supervisors.