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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Arlington National Cemetery

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of Arlington National Cemetery. Links to related sites are available.
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Interactive
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Preparing for the Oath: u.s. History and Civics for Citizenship

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonian Institution, is a great site for citizens and those learning to become citizens alike. Review the fifteen themes that deal with U.S. history and civics,...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Govt.: The Liberty Bell (K 2)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you ever wonder why a large bell, known as The Liberty Bell, is so important in U.S. history? Use this site to learn about this great symbol of our country.
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Lesson Plan
National Cable Satellite Corporation

C Span Classroom: Free Resources for Teaching Civics and u.s. Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site filled with current events that make connections to the relevant historical topics. There are six clickable topics, the videos of which are updated weekly. RealPlayer is needed and registration is required to stream or...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Ways to Amend the Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to school aged children. This site presents a thorough investigation into ways to amend the Constitution. Links to related sites are available.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: A Proclamation to Panama by u.s. Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the text of a proclamation to Panama by President Roosevelt, guaranteeing the independence of Panama in exchange for rights to canal construction.
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Website
US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Albany Plan of Union, 1754

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the Albany Plan of Union from this article from the U.S. Department of State. Find out why it was proposed, what the plan would provide for, and the results.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Branches of Government

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the branches of Government. Links to related sites are available.
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Handout
US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Lebanon

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down on this page to read about the relationship between the U.S. and Lebanese governments. This resource also has extensive information on Lebanese history, government, politics, and economy. (Dec. 1, 2011)
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Website
Other

U.s. Angola Chamber of Commerce: Promoting u.s. Trade and Investment

For Students 9th - 10th
The site is intended to promote U.S. companies to invest in Angola. Provides information on the Angolan economy and Angola's history.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: Flag of the United States (Grades 3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the American flag. Links to related sites are available.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: Flag of the United States (Grades K 2)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the song American flag. Links to related sites are available.
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Unit Plan
Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: u.s. Government

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Module with numerous videos and links to living history sites on topics in American Government, including the Constitution, the three branches, federalism and an array of other topics.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Government Buildings: The Supreme Court

For Students 3rd - 5th
Offers a brief history and detailed description of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Articles of Confederation, 1781

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Gives a nice history of the Articles and also a summary of what they were and the problems that developed with their adoption. Includes links to the actual document.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Songs and Oaths: The Pledge of Allegiance (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Includes the words to the Pledge of Allegiance with accompanying facts about its history and code of rules that is appropriate for younger students.

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