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U.s. Office of Personnel Management

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the homepage of the Office of Personnel Management, one of the many independent government agencies.
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National Transportation Safety Board

For Students 9th - 10th
An independent agency of the government, the National Transportation Safety Board homepage offers information on aviation, highways, marine, pipeline & hazardous material, and railroads.
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National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of the National Science Foundation (NSF), an independent federal agency that promotes the progress of science. The site often features the latest information on such issues as climate research, wildlife...
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Tennessee Valley Authority

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a homepage of The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), an independent executive agency of the government.
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Other

United States Postal Service

For Students 9th - 10th
As an independent agency of the government, the United States Postal Service homepage offers information on zip codes, address change, stamps, online billing, and variety of other topics.
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NOAA

Noaa: Ncdc: Hurricane Katrina Information [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Lots of information about the causes of Hurricane Katrina from a meteorology point of view is shared, as well as the data from the Hurricane and the impact the Hurricane had on the cities and towns that were affected.
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Independent Agencies and Government Corporations

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of independent agencies and Government Corporations with links to their sites.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Us Executive Branch Web Sites

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Library of Congress you will find a list of independent executive agencies and links to their sites under "Independent Agencies".
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Other

U.s. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

For Students 9th - 10th
Much information can be found on this independent government agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, on this homepage.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation

Federal Bureau of Investigation

For Students 9th - 10th
The Federal Bureau of Investigation(F.B.I)is an independent agency of the U.S. government. This homepage contains a wide variety of information, such as: Your FBI, Contacting the FBI, Major Investigations, Employment, etc.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission

For Students 9th - 10th
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, "an independent Federal regulatory agency, helps keep American families safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer products."
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Other

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

For Students 9th - 10th
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is an independent agency of the government. This site is their homepage.
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Other

U.s. General Services Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the U.S. General Services Administration, an independent agency of the government.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Stamp Collecting for Kids: Fun Facts About Stamps

For Students 1st - 9th
Fun and interesting Facts about Stamp collecting, a great hobby for kids.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Stamp Collecting: How to Handle Your Stamps

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about stamp collecting equipment and how best to handle postage stamps.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Stamp Collecting: A Brief History of the Postage Stamp

For Students 1st - 9th
The history of postage stamps. How they were invented and where they were first used for mail.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Stamp Collecting: Getting Started on Stamp Collecting

For Students 1st - 9th
How beginners can start collecting postage stamps from around the world.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Stamp Collecting: Postage Stamp Glossary and Terms

For Students 1st - 9th Standards
Definitions of stamp terms and glossary. Learn about the words used to describe postage stamps.