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Government Sites
Becoming a U.S. Citizen - (Government Printing Office) - Learn about the process by
which people from foreign countries become U.S. citizens; it's called naturalization.
Branches of Government - Because of the colonies’ experience under the British
monarchy, the delegates wanted to avoid giving any one person or group absolute control in government, so
they created the branches of the government. Learn more about these branches.
Census in
Schools - (Census Bureau) - Take advantage of this once a decade learning opportunity. This
site offers easy-to-use, content rich, standards-based lesson plans and teaching kits tailored for all grade
levels. Access free products including maps, lesson plans and historical data. Spanish-language materials
will also be available.
CIA's Parents & Teachers Page - This section gives you additional resources,
lesson plans, and discussion points for you and your children/students to learn more about the CIA and its
history of intelligence.
Citizenship (Grades 9-12) - (Government Printing Office) - Learn about citizenship,
becoming a U.S. citizen, the Bill of Rights, and duties and responsibilities of citizens.
Constitution Day Resources - Library of Congress - In celebration of
Constitution Day, the Library of Congress has compiled a variety of materials from across its collections.
Explore these rich resources and features to learn more about one of America’s most important
documents.
Constitution of the United States - (National Archives and
Records Administration) - This is a great site to view high resolution scans of the original, signed Constitution;
read an essay about the Constitutional Convention; learn dozens of fascinating facts about the Constitution;
and learn about each of the signers at this site from the National Archives and Records Administration.
CryptoKids - (National
Security Agency/Central Security Service) - Peer into the secret world of cryptology: making and breaking codes.
Play lots of games and activities at this site too!
CryptoKids For Parents and Teachers - Find several interactive links that might be
useful in your efforts to educate the next generation of mathematicians, linguists, engineers and analysts.
Election Process (Grades 9-12) - (Government Printing Office) - These pages explain the
election process for Federal officials including the President, Senators, and Representatives. Also learn about
the voter registration process.
Federal Reserve Kids Page - The Federal Reserve System, also known as "The Fed," is
the central bank of the United States. It was created to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more
stable monetary and financial system. Learn more about this agency and take a fun quiz!
Free for
Teachers - (Federal Citizen Information Center) - has free publications, colorful posters, practical
lesson plans, and you can get online newsletters and e-mail updates of your favorite pages on USA.gov and
Pueblo.gsa.gov.
How Laws Are Made - Laws may be initiated in either chamber of Congress, the House of
Representatives or the Senate. Learn how the process works.
Join the Signers! - At this site, you have the opportunity
to explore the legacy of our Founding Fathers through special features, exhibits, classroom activities, and
more.
Kids in the
House - (Office of the Clerk) - Learn about the U.S. government the fun way with this site. There's
games, puzzles, and activities that teach you about your government.
Kids in the House - For Teachers - Get lesson plans, resources, and study aids to
help teach kids about the legislative process. And there's even a helpful guide for planning a field trip to the
U.S. Capitol.
Legislative Resources For Teachers - Classroom resources and general information
for educators at all levels.
Military History - (Smithsonian) - This site has an impressive list of military
history resources. Learn about the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Cold
War.
National versus State Government - (Government Printing Office) - Following
the Revolutionary War, the 13 colonies basically governed themselves. It was soon discovered that this weak
form of state government could not survive and so the Constitution was drafted. Learn more.
NGA Kids - Geospatial Intelligence - (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency) -
Collecting information above or below the earth's surface can answer questions about a particular place. That
information can be used for all kinds of stuff. See how it is done.
Observing Constitution Day - National Archives - The
National Archives and Records Administration celebrates this important day in our nation's history by
presenting activities, lesson plans, and information.
Otto Otter Water Safety Program - Otto Otter teaches kids to be safe around canals
and other water sources. He may be available to visit your school or special event.
Political History - Smithsonian Institution - Learn
about the history of politics. This site has resources on such topics as Presidents and First Ladies and Reform
and Civil Rights.
Primary Election: Election of the President & Vice President
(Grades 9-12) - (Government Printing Office) - Learn about the process to elect a President and
Vice President.
Rights of Citizens: The Bill of Rights - When the Constitution was ratified, many
people were concerned that it did not protect certain freedoms. They thought that the Constitution should be
changed or amended to protect these freedoms. So ten amendments were added to guarantee certain
freedoms and rights. Learn more about the Bill of Rights.
Special Needs - Military
Homefront - Resources for special needs children from military families -- newsletter
subscription, mentoring groups, Webinars, resources, checklists, advocates, support programs and more.
Students
Abroad - (Department of State) - A one-stop reference for international travel. Students can
download flyers called go! Guides, as well as a Tips to Go Wallet Card. The website also provides
Country Specific Information, tips for safe travel, and other important information about traveling and living
overseas.
Taking the Mystery Out of Copyright - This site has an animated music video following
Cop E. Wright as she relates copyright law to some teen potential copyright applicants, a time line of historical
copyright milestones, frequently asked questions and a rundown of the steps necessary to get a work
copyrighted.
Talk, Listen,
Connect - Bilingual kits for young children who are experiencing the effects of having parents on
long and back to back deployments to war zones.
Teaching With Historic Places - (National Park Service) - Uses properties listed on the
National Register of Historic Places to enliven history, social studies, geography, civics, and other subjects.
The American Presidency - Teacher Materials - The American
presidency is an important and fascinating part of the curriculum in a broad range of grade levels.
Whether you are teaching advanced placement United States history to eleventh graders, or social studies to
fifth graders, we hope that this website will bring the study of presidential history alive in your classroom.
U.S. Electoral College Teaching Resources - The
Electoral College was established by the founding fathers as a compromise between election of the president
by Congress and election by popular vote. This page links to various lesson plans and teaching guides.
U.S. House of Representatives - Great site for Government homework
projects. Contains lots of documents related to the legislative process.
USA Freedom Corps
Kids - (White House) - Like working with animals at an animal shelter, helping your neighbors or
keeping our environment clean? Learn about different volunteer opportunities at this site.
VA Kids
Teachers' Page - This site is designed to provide you resources and reference links for teaching
children about what it means to be a veteran and how we can honor veterans.
Veteran's History Project-Youth Resources - Learn how your students can be
involved in the Veteran's History Project.
Voter Registration - Any citizen of the United States over the age of 18, and who
meets certain state requirements, may vote in Federal elections. This has not always been the case. Learn
more about the history of voting.
War and Military - Library of Congress - Explore
these collections of documents and photos pertaining to the military and wars that America was involved
in.
White House 101 - Fun Facts - Learn some interesting stuff about past presidents
and the White House.
Other Resources
Celebrate the Constitution - Teacher
Tips - These activities will help you teach about the creation, content, and ongoing interpretation
of the Constitution - and help you find connections to your students' everyday lives.
Military Services and Educational Partnerships - Military K-
12 Partners - DoDEA received authority in the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act to
work collaboratively with the Department of Education in efforts to ease the transition of military dependent
students from attendance in DoDEA schools to attendance in schools local education agencies who educate
military students. The Educational Partnership promotes quality education, seamless transitions and
deployment support for military students through outreach and partnership development.
Our Courts - 21st Century Civics - For Teachers - Our Courts is the vision of Justice
Sandra Day O'Connor, who is concerned that students are not getting the information and tools they need for
civic participation, and that civics teachers need better materials and support. On this site, you will find
information and useful teaching resources for an engaging civics curriculum.
Public Service Recognition
Week - 2010 Teacher's Guide - This Teacher’s Guide provides resource materials about public
servants and the important work they do on behalf of Americans everyday.
School District and Educator Partnering
Opportunities - Military K-12 Partners - The Educational Partnership Program promotes quality
education, seamless transitions and deployment support for military students through outreach and
partnership development. The Partnership works with the Office of Economic Adjustment, the military services,
and the U.S. Department of Education to facilitate DoD’s plan to provide assistance to LEAs that experience
growth or loss as a result of force structure changes.
Wisconsin - Engage! State - Tribal - Local Government - A video series designed
to show you how the three different types of government work together and separately to satisfy the will of their
constituency. By drawing on 6 real-life examples and 3 personal profiles, ENGAGE transforms the workings of
government into real world.
Page Revised - 7/9/2010
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