US National Archives
Nara: Presidential Facts: Clinton
This NARA short site gives the basic facts of President Clinton. Some facts include his birthdate, his favorite food, heroes, favorite books, most memorable day, etc.
US Government Publishing Office
U.s. Government Publishing Office: Congressional Bills
The government directory for making current and past bills accessible to the public. Very useful for finding bills pertinent to classes. Will require teacher direction at the elementary levels.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: The Legislative Branch: Making Laws
Discover how laws are made in the United States, and then complete the trivia questions as a follow-up activity.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "I'm Just a Bill"
Students will examine current and recently introduced Congressional legislation using the Thomas search engine. After reading legislation, students will write and post their proposed legislation for peer editing and comment. This lesson...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 8: Impact of Citizens
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine the causes and consequences of environmental issues in Louisiana, and how we as citizens can affect our government.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Government Glossary
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson Activotes are used to access student's prior knowledge of the principles of the US constitutional government. Student knows the essential principles stated in the US Constitution-...
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Billie Bird Learning About a Bird's Body
This lesson is designed to introduce young learners to the various parts of bird anatomy and to express that through creative movement, poetry, and drawings.
Curated OER
Reel Classics: Bill Bojangles Robinson
Site includes a photo of dancer Bill Robinson, a recommended biography about the famous entertainer, and links to several external websites about him.