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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Learning About Our Government

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan is designed to inform students about the organization of our nation's government. Students will be introduced to the three branches of American government and the responsibilities of each. They will discuss the...
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Online Course
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us Government and Civics

For Students 9th - 10th
An entire course on US government and civics - we don't seem to have any of it; many individual lessons to harvest. Should be cross-checked against embedded videos.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: United States Government

For Students 9th - 10th
El Paso Independent School District in El Paso, Texas created this US Government text for its high school course using OER, CC, and public domain content from a variety of sources curated by educators in the district. The course is...
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Judicial Branch (9 12)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides a brief overview of the judicial branch of the federal government. Discusses the origin of the judicial branch, the concept of judicial review, and functions of the judicial branch. Links to more information about the U.S....
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Executive Branch

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides a guide to the Executive Branch of Government, its connection to the US Constitution, and its role as the branch that enforces the law and is responsible for the daily administration of the government.
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Whiteboard
SMART Technologies

Smart: Branches of the Us Government

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This interactive lesson can be used to introduce or to review the three branches of the United States government: legislative, executive, and judicial.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Grades K 2

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Here you can learn all about the U.S. Government! Find information on our nation, how our government works, your own neighborhood, and the main government symbols. Games and other activities are also included!
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Official Us Executive Branch Websites

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official US executive branch site. Provides links to every department of this government branch.
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Website
Other

Department of Commerce United States of Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the United States Department of Commerce through this site in English and Spanish. This is a comprehensive site providing information about the US Department of Commerce.
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Activity
Other

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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Website
US Department of Commerce

Us Department of Commerce: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for the US Department of Commerce. This page contains many links and current information. Read the top stories on the home page or visit the newsroom for more information. You can also browse the "jobs" link.
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Interactive
Other

Federal Judicial Center: Inside the Federal Courts

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive looks at how the Federal Courts operate including what the Federal Courts do, how they are organized, how cases move through the courts, who does what, the governance and administration, the interaction between the...
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Judiciary Branch

For Students 9th - 10th
Article covers the Judiciary Branch of Government, the branch that interprets the law, and its connection to the US Constitution.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Legislative Branch

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Article covers the Legislative Branch of Government, the branch that makes the laws, and its connection to the US Constitution.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Baker v. Carr

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions over Baker v. Carr, a Supreme Court case that addresses equality in voting districts. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Roles and Powers of the President: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational practice questions the roles and powers of the president. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Checks on the Presidency: Advanced

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over the checks on the US President. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Checks on the Presidency: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the checks on the US President. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Roles and Powers of the President: Advanced

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over roles and powers of the president. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Presidential Communication: Advanced

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over types of presidential communication. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Congressional Behavior: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over Congressional behavior. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Presidential Communication: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over types of US Presidential communication. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Structures, Powers, and Functions of Congress: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the structures, powers, and functions of Congress. These practice questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Expansion of Presidential Power: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the expansion of presidential power. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...

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