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Website
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Connecticut Department of Public Health

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of Connecticut. Includes agency services, statistical information, headline news, etc.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Trade Secrets: Classroom Content: Lesson 2

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Trade Secrets reveals how the public's right to know the truth about the thousands of chemicals that surround us has been compromised. This lesson plan focuses on the roles that scientists, industries, citizens, and government agencies...
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Website
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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Handout
Other

Encyclopedia.com: Social Security

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a description of the term social security and sites specific examples in different countries, including the U.S. Covers four sections: introduction, in other countries, in the United States, bibliography.
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Website
Other

Kitt Peak National Observatory

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage of Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO) which is the one of the premier astronomical observatory used by professional astronomers in the United States. Although the site is mostly geared toward the professional, the Kitt Peak...
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Website
Other

Washington/office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Office of Superintendent "is the primary agency charged with overseeing K-12 education in Washington." The site covers areas like 'Assessment & Research," Curriculum & Instruction," "Programs & Departments," "Legislature...
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eBook
Other

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: The Energy Report: Crude Oil [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter 4 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at crude oil as an energy source, its history, and its many uses and products. The economic impact of the petroleum industry in Texas is described, the scale and scope of...
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eBook
Other

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: The Energy Report: Natural Gas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter 5 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at natural gas, its history, and its uses. The economic impact of the natural gas industry in Texas is described, consumption, production, distribution through pipelines,...
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Website
US Navy

U.s. Military History and National Security

For Students 9th - 10th
An internet guide to US military history and national security. Includes links to the history of the US armed forces and specific branches as well as information on the different federal organizations involved in national security.