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Biology Geology Hydrology Geography can help us understand our changing world. Land and People: Finding a Balance is an environmental study project that engages high school students in studying ecosystems resource issues. Full Review »
akflag.gif A Brief History of Alaska Statehood (1867-1959) Author: Eric Gislason Introduction The one hundred years between Seward's Folly (1867) and statehood (1959) comprise an intriguing though often ignored narrative about the importance of the great Full Review »
These life histories were written by the staff of the Folklore Project of the Federal Writers' Project for the U.S. Works Progress (later Work Projects) Administration (WPA) from 1936-1940. The Library of Congress collection includes 2,900 documents rep Full Review »
A guide to the water programs of the United States Geological Survey and additional water information available on the Internet: Water Data, Publications, Technical Resources, Programs, Local Information, Connections, in addition to News and Feature Art Full Review »
get the scoop on the U.S. Census, learn facts about any state, or take a quiz! The U. S. Census Bureau developed the American FactFinder Kids' Site in collaboration with Allison Druin from the Human-Computer Interaction Lab (HCIL) at the University of Mar Full Review »
This lesson plan focuses on Thomas Jefferson's belief about the role of education in a democratic society, and the relationship between learning and educational setting. The lesson could be used in U.S. history, social studies, and geography courses in un Full Review »
The U.S.Department of State is led by the Secretary of State. Although headquartered in Washington, DC, the Department's embassies span the world in more than 190 countries. The diplomats who work in these embassies come from all over the United States an Full Review »
The offices of U.S. Marshal and Deputy Marshals were created more than 200 years ago by the first Congress in the Judiciary Act of 1789, the same legislation that established the federal judicial system. The Marshals were given extensive authority to supp Full Review »
F-18s are now the go-to jet for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The reason? They're plenty fast, they can carry a dizzying array of bombs and missiles, they have amazing onboard electronics and they can be reconfigured to accomplish a range of missions. Full Review »
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Students explore the role of school board's in the educational reform efforft. They discuss the way school boards operate, and the importance of a effective system. Full Review »

