iCivics
I Civics: Municipal Government
In this lesson, students will explore the varied functions and structures of local government as well as explore the services provided in their own municipality and beyond.
iCivics
I Civics: County Government
This instructional activity covers the diversity in county government structure, duties, and services as well as the budgeting process.
iCivics
I Civics: The Great State
In this overview lesson, students learn about state government structure, functions, lawmaking, and relationship with local government.
iCivics
I Civics: State Power: Got a Reservation?
Students discover that states have their own governments and powers separate from the federal government. They learn what those powers are, how they're different from the federal government's powers, and that state governments also give...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: County Government
Overview on how county government is structured and how it functions in relation to city governments.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Town and Village Government
Overview of the function, responsibilites and structure of town and village government.
Education Place
Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Eduplace: Holds a Town Meeting
Students practice holding their own classroom town meeting and using appropriate respectful behavior. Each student participates in a vote and discusses the benefits of holding community meetings.
Other
Municipal World
An online magazine for local government, which includes a local government discussion forum.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Local Government [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they investigate the officials and organizational structures that make up local...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Chicago
[Free Registration/Login Required] Flipchart gives students information about the government of Chicago.