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Education World: Promoting Responsible and Ethical Digital Citizens
This article discusses ways teachers can train today's generation to be responsible and ethical life-long learners in the digital age. Topics include care of technology equipment, using reputable sites for studies and research, adhering...
iCivics
I Civics: Curriculum Units
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...
University of Missouri
Exploring Constitutional Conflicts: Select Hot Constitutional Issues
Among other issues considered, Hot Constitutional Issues probes into the constitutionality of giving Washington, D.C. a vote in the House of Representatives, raised in 2009.
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Points of Light
The mission of the organization is to instill compassion and the idea of service and philanthropy in school children. Find out how to start a Care Club and what projects the children can participate in.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Hiram Rhoades Revels
Biography of Hiram Rhoades Revels, who is best remembered as not only the first African American to hold a seat in the U.S. Senate, but also for his dedication to improving the spiritual and educational needs of the African American...
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Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator rates U.S.-based nonprofits and charities on a variety of effectiveness scales so that givers can make informed decisions about how their charitable contributions are spent. Find useful insights for analyzing the role...
ProCon.org
Pro Con: Should Adults Have the Right to Carry a Concealed Handgun?
Website offers research, studies, commentary and video on the pros and cons of giving citizens the right to carry a concealed handgun.
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Propaganda Postcards of the Great War: Allies Patriotic: Warloans Russia
Brief discussion of Russian war loans with examples of propaganda postcards used to pressure citizens to donate their savings to the war cause.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: My Creative Work (K 2)
Students learn the basics - title, name, and date - for crediting creative work. They discuss the importance of citing work, as well as recognizing that they should give themselves proper credit so that others can attribute their work...