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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Government: State and Local Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module on the organization and functions of state and local governments. Includes multi-media learning resources.
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Website
Other

Usa.gov

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has links to all federal government agencies, federal branches, and state governments.
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Website
Other

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts features information on the state and local governments, resources, tourism, and the like.
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Website
Other

Minnesota: Official Website

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site for the State of Minnesota includes information on services, elected officials, courts, state agencies, and more.
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Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Antonio Villaraigosa

For Students 9th - 10th
Academy of Achievement biography of Antonia Villaraigosa gives readers an overview of his life struggles and success as mayor of Los Angeles.
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Website
Other

State of Montana

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the state of Montana presents facts about the state, how the state government functions, and who are its current elected officials.
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Unit Plan
iCivics

I Civics: State and Local Governments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this library of mini-lessons to teach students about the concept of federalism, from the powers held by the federal government to the powers reserved for the states. They will also learn about state government structures and...
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: City Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Overivew of city government structure, organization and responsibilities.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: County Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview on how county government is structured and how it functions in relation to city governments.
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Graphic
Other

Govspot.com State Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Govspot.com lists information for each state government's structure and elective and appointive offices.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Who's Who in Our Government?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will do Internet research to identify key government officials. Each student will create an animated character to introduce a key official to the class.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How Do Citizens Make Government Work?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This five-session unit will provide hands-on opportunities for students to explore local, state and national governments. In the process, students will use technology and print media to learn about the leaders of each level of government...
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Handout
The White House

The White House: State & Local Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains how the three branches of state governments work and the different levels and responsibilities of local governments.
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Website
Other

National Association of Counties (Naco)

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Association of Counties (NACO) site is a resource about counties around the United States. Look up the population or other important information about any U.S. country as well as other information.
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Study Guide
Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: Module 6: Ohio's State and Local Governments

For Students 9th - 10th
State test preparation material with video tutorials, interactive practice review game, and assessment for students preparing for Ohio state test in Social Studies on Ohio's state and local governments.
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eBook
Scholastic

Scholastic: Listen and Read: Mayor

For Students K - 1st Standards
What's it like to be a mayor? Early learners will discover how the job gets done as they listen and read along to a Hawaiian mayor's story.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Pennsylvania County Government Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Understand how local county government works in Pennsylvania.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: State and Local Governments

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Library of Congress provides links to sites with general information on state and local governments and specific details for individual states. Also, has links to state web pages.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: State and Local Governments

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about state and local governments in the United States. State, counties, and cities help run the local services.