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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Albania

For Students 9th - 10th
This look at Albania from the Library of Congress covers its history through the 1990's, its geography, government, social structure, economy, and national security.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Angola

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the history of Angola up to the mid- 1990's from this Library of Congress site. You can also read about the geography, economy, and Angolan society on this worthwhile site.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Austria

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Austria from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Algeria

For Students 9th - 10th
The last year this resource seems to be updated is 1993. However, there is still excellent information provided on the history, geographic regions, natural resources, ethnic groups, and other aspects of Algeria.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Final Speeches

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this segment from Independent Lens, three candidates for class monitor make a final speech to grab the win.
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Lesson Plan
Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: Advising the President: A Simulated Cabinet Meeting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This teacher resource fosters learning about the inner workings of the President's Cabinet. Find out how each agency or department must compete for money and support. As the agency chief, you must prepare a presentation for the president...
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Handout
Princeton University

Princeton: Grover Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography about Grover Cleveland's adult life.
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Website
Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: President's Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Find out about the achievements of President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln. Includes links to President's day activities and information, plus resources for each president and a list of literature relating to each.
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Website
University of Texas at Austin

Lanic: Latin American Network Information Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Vast network of information from and about Latin America is provided. Major topic headings include countries, economy, education, government, humanities, science, social sciences, society and culture, recreation, media and communication,...
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Website
US Department of Education

Us Department of Education: Esea as Amended by Iasa Guidance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided by the US Department of Education. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 (IASA) to improve our public education system.
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Primary
University of Texas at Austin

Tarlton Law Library: Constitution of the State of Texas (1876)

For Students 9th - 10th
This primary source transcript of the Constitution of the State of Texas, written in 1876, is reprinted for modern study.
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Website
iCivics

I Civics: Curriculum Units

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of Social Studies units, WebQuests, and games that focuses on teaching students how government works and the importance of being responsible, informed American citizens. Units are linked to state standards. A teacher...
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Unit Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Foundations of Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides a free curriculum for studies related to the government. Lesson plans and teacher resources are provided.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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Handout
Other

Nelson / Thomson: Intro to Legislatures

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers an extensive listing of the democratic legislatures in the world, describing their form and how they differ from other democratic legislatures. Uses popups.
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Activity
Other

The Green Papers: Glossary of Primary/caucus/convention Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides comprehensive definitions for a few terms used in primaries, caucuses, and conventions.
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Graphic
Other

Eurosur.org: Poder Legislativo

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the Legislative Body of Venezuela before the new Constitution came into effect. It describes the former bicameral legislature.
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Website
Other

Presidencia De La Republica

For Students 9th - 10th
Official page of the Mexican President, with information about the latest activities of the president.
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Website
Other

Pi: A Search Engine for Politics and Policy

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At this site you can search through thousands of political sites and news for research. Also available are news headlines and top political news. Awesome research site.
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Website
Other

Ohio General Assembly Online: Ohio Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers Ohio's state constitution along with links to related information.
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Website
Other

The Maine House of Representatives

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for the Maine House of Representatives provides information on House activities, bills, and its history. Links to House leadership as well as each representative are also provided.
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Website
iCivics

I Civics: Teachers

For Students 9th - 10th
Standards-aligned civics resources including lesosn plans, games, DBQ activities, web-based excercises, and much more.
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Article
Other

Certiorari Practice: The Supreme Court's Shrinking Docket

For Students 9th - 10th
Recent legislation has allowed the Supreme Court discretionary, rather than obligatory powers, in deciding which cases to decide. This in-depth and well-developed essay describes the process and criticizes the new system, while providing...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: How the Supreme Court Affects the Lives of Teens (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Objectives for this lesson include describing the structure and function of the Supreme Court, looking at important decisions, and discussing recent rulings and issues.