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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource site from Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish is for the country of Guatemala. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource site from Bibliotica Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish for the country of Argentina. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource site from Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish for the country of Honduras. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource site from Bibliotica Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish for the country of Chile. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size, climate,...
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Miguel De Cervantes: Republica Dominicana

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bibliotica Virtual Miguel de Cervantes site in Spanish for the Dominican Republic provides a wealth of information, including the national flag, a map, holidays, and statistical data on land size, climate, population, life...
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Website
US Census Bureau

U. S. Census Bureau: Voting and Registration

For Students 9th - 10th
This US Census Bureau site provides data on demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, voter projections and historical trends.
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Website
US House of Representatives

The Us House of Representatives: House Leadership

For Students 9th - 10th
This government-designed site from The US House of Representatives provides a clear chart of the organization of Congress, as well as links to sites of the current leadership.
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Website
Other

Governments and Human Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
This is site addresses blends of government and culture. Page is broken up into distinct sections, making it easy for the reader. A great site for research on government and culture. Has a nice description of what government is, and how...
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Unit Plan
Texas Public Broadcasting

Texas Pbs: Texas Our Texas: Mexican Rule 1821 1835

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how Mexico worked with the empresarios to bring settlers who would develop Texas for the Mexican government during the years of 1821 and 1835.
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Unit Plan
Texas Public Broadcasting

Texas Pbs: Texas Our Texas: Revolution and Republic 1836 1845

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the once independent sovereign country called the Republic of Texas in North America that existed from March 2, 1836, to February 19, 1846.
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Unit Plan
Ducksters

Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: Constitution

For Students 3rd - 5th
Read about the history of the United States Constitution, then try the multiple-choice quiz. Includes an audio narration of the text and a link to a biography of James Madison, as well as links to other resources.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Norway Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about the Norwegian government.
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PPT
Other

Rule by One, Rule by Few, Rule by Many

For Students 9th - 10th
A Prezi created to define the most popular types of government.
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Handout
Other

International Activities: Nicaragua

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a summary of the U.S. foreign relations with Nicaragua during Carter's presidency. Focuses mainly on the U.S.'s monitoring of elections.
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Website
Other

Follow the Money

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on how money is spent and received in state government. It bills itself as an "independent source of information on campaign contributions in state politics for reporters, researchers and the general public."
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Handout
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: u.s. Monetary Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource, created by the Federal Reserve, gives an excellent description of the money supply in the United States. It sets out to answer basic questions, describes how the Federal Reserve creates money, and explains economic...
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Profile: Salam Fayyad

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile on Salam Fayyad, appointed the prime minister of a temporary Palestinian government in 2007. Also provides links to related events.
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Activity
US Senate

The U. S. Senate: Senators of the 108th Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the United States Senate provides a current list of the Senators of the 108th Congress. You can sort by state, name or party, view biographical and contact information and much more.
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Website
Other

United States Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage for the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), a government regulatory agency, is an excellent source of information on issues concerning workers health and safety.
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Website
Other

Honorable Congreso Del Estado De Puebla

For Students 9th - 10th
Official page of the State Congress of Puebla. The site provides a useful explanation of the history and authority of the congress, as well as links to the elected officials and other state governments. Finally, the site includes an...
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Website
Other

Gobierno Del Estado De Zacatecas

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of the state government of Zacatecas, Mexico. It covers the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, and offers news and information about the state and the government.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Three Symbols of the United States

For Teachers K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] Three main symbols of the United States are provided in this informational text: The Liberty Bell, the American flag, and The White House. " Early readers can use the visual cues to help them comprehend...
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Read Works

Read Works: Countries Solve Problems

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support early elementary students' reading comprehension, this short story helps students understand how countries solve problems. Questions that assess multiple reading skills are provided.
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Read Works

Read Works: American Government the Branches of Government

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage discusses the three branches of government in the United States. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...