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Curated OER

Bartering, an Early Form of Interdependence

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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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Curated OER

At the Governor's Mansion

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students visit Florida Governor's mansion online, and create class book about interesting facts and trivia.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

State of Affairs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
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.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Executive Branch

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
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.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Rome and the Provinces

For Students 9th - 10th
Rome's great strength was her brilliance in governing. Read how she organized and governed her provinces. The "law of nations", ius gentium, evolved into consistent justice throughout Roman lands.
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Handout
University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma University: William "Alfalfa Bill" Murray

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and career of Oklahoma governor William Murray.
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CNN

Cnn: The Reagan Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Bear witness to the life and presidency of Ronald Reagan with this CNN exclusive. Featured are pages devoted to Reagan's lives as a Hollywood actor, Governor of California and finally President of the United States.
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iCivics

I Civics: Who Represents Me?

For Students 3rd - 6th
Do you know who represents you in the federal, state and local government? Do you know how to get in touch with them? This web quest will guide you through a number of web resources that will give you information about your...
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University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma: Robert S. Kerr

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography summarizes the career of Oklahoma politician Robert S, Kerr, including his time as a governor and senator.
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Thomas Jefferson, Son of Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpted from the Colonial Williamsburg Journal, this essay offers details of Thomas Jefferson's life and his long and varied career.
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Other

Municipal World

For Students 9th - 10th
An online magazine for local government, which includes a local government discussion forum.
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Other

National Governor's Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides current news on the nation's governors.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Wilder, Lawrence Douglas

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of Lawrence Douglas Wilder is told in this brief encyclopedia article. He was Virginia's first black state senator since Reconstruction.
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Handout
CNN

Cnn: The Reagan Years: A Second Act in Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan years", this site follows Reagan's evolution from Hollywood movie star to governor of California.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Gipper

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical history of President Ronald Reagan.
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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

Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission

For Students 9th - 10th
The IOGCC's official website, explains its function in representing the governors of oil and natural gas producing states.